Community Action Partnership is a wonderful company. They provide utility assistance, food, and…read moremany other services to help you get through a rough time. I value them very much. They've helped me with my Utilities as a single mother. I truly appreciate all that they have done for me. Thank you!

It's always good to give back to a community even though I've never needed their help. I've had the…read morepleasure to work with like minded people in helping out the less fortunate. It's just take a little time and effort and with a community of people you can help many more out there. Today our immediate group put together 2400 boxes to help 2400 families. It's a group effort indeed as different groups help out in different areas. We put together boxes and send them into the production assembly line where others put into the boxes nutritional items and then they are sealed shut and stacked onto pallets which are eventually transported to pantries around the area and or delivered directly to individuals. Elementary students up to adults help out. You can signup your group to take on a weekend for a great cause. You also can do it for student credit for like when colleges want to see how well rounded you are and how you impact your community. It's fun and you meet new people.

I think everybody should volunteer as much as they can. Second Harvest is a great place to…read morevolunteer! It truly makes such a difference when we come together as a community to help those in need. They make everything so easy and everyone here is always so welcoming! Stephanie and Jason are the two that are usually in the front helping you check in, so I have been able to talk to them the most. They both have such kind hearts and always make sure your experience here is great. Everything works smoothly here and the staff explain what to do perfectly. You start by watching a video that talks more about what Second Harvest is and what to expect during your volunteer shift. My personal favorite is grocery rescue, which is where you go to the cooler in the back and sort the good and the bad items that they receive from grocery stores. There are plenty of other options, depending on the day, like order pulling, crate washing, processing, bag cutting, etc. These are just some of the opportunities that they offer at the distribution center. They also have their own farm where you can spend your time picking the produce straight from the ground! Overall, this is such a great place to volunteer at. In the warehouse, they also show where all their products get distributed to. Below is a list of all the food banks in the area, if you ever need it!

This is a great place to volunteer if you want to do something good for others. The staff has…read morealways been nice and accommodating when giving me instructions. FYI You can also donate directly to the other website if you wish to contribute and can't volunteer your time. We need more places like this when so many people are dealing with food insecurity.

My neighbor asked for a ride because they moved to north long beach. Horrible management... My…read moreneighbor went for food assistance and the lady in charge was rude AF.. she asked, how can I help you when he was there for the food bank during the correct hour.. she asked who sent you? Seriously asking for help is hard enough Now you sit here judging ? Dont come here They don't deserve our cities grant money We came late with about 30 mins until they close and they had lots of bags left. No one was in line. Ladies were in the back chatting She doesnt want to give them out. Perhaps she takes whats left home.

I have been a volunteer at the AIDS Food Store for several years. It was as simple as a Facebook…read morepost looking for volunteers that brought me to AFS! I feel so fortunate to start my Saturdays there on the second and forth of the month and anytime I can get in for the Tuesday distribution.

I definitely will be returning!…read more It is true that half of the food there is turning bad, but don't let that discourage you from going. I got a bunch of food that was useable and really good here! I'm so glad I came because they gave me and my boyfriend meat that we have never had before and it was so delicious when I cooked it! Not everything there is free. The front section is stuff that you pay for. The line isn't as long as social media was trying to make it seem. They also let you take food to share with family, neighbors, and friends. That's extremely kind of them. I don't regret coming here.

Quick context- i am disabled and suffer from cognitive and physical limitations. I am low income,…read moreand didnt quite have the mandatory $50 to spend but i wanted to pay at least half of that to get fewer items... Going through a rough time today, went by several pantries and food banks. Turns out that Thursday is a popular day to not distribute any food. I was advised to come by here and that the people here are nice and accommodating. I arrived and was immediately assisted by an older woman whom was very kind and sweet, she directed me to a desk area where an annoyed looking younger woman sat, whom looked and sound like she didn't want to be bothered and was trying to get people out of her hair. When it came time to ask i attempt to ask if I can pay "half for less" and she told me its only 50 they dont offer any other help it is what it is and she couldn't direct me anywhere else. She said she can charge per item but I would end up paying more. I was stunned at the lack of dignity I recieved here....from this worker in particular. She was rude up until I didn't want to even try anymore, at that point she told me byyeeeee have a blessed day! I had brought with me paperwork and everything to show I was disabled and in need just to get by for the remainder of the week but I felt super unwelcome.

I went here once for a women's open meeting and this is my experience. The group is large, easily…read moremore than 100 people. Most of the meeting time was taken up by those taking milestone chips and telling their stories. This left about 15 minutes for open discussion. I witnessed several people in the meeting who were still clearly using, and in fact high during the meeting. I would say this can provide some kind of "fear factor," but I really found it triggering and it made me want to pick up. I never went back. I appreciate the resources they provide to the community, but for myself I had to find another meeting to feel more comfortable.

I struggled writing this review, but I feel it's important. I had two run-ins with Robin Rush, and…read moreafter the first, I wrote a complaint but didn't send it, hoping things would improve. After the second, I realized this was a pattern, and after reading other reviews, I saw it wasn't just me. To those who spoke up before: thank you. Your honesty helped me see my experience wasn't isolated. Because of your reviews and my own documentation, I was able to present the truth to the court and received another extension even after being told I had no options left. I'll take responsibility for not securing my extension properly... that was on me. But the way Robin handled it was unnecessarily harsh. What could've been resolved with simple communication turned into a cycle of criticism and disrespect. She accused me of being "lazy," "not working," and "needing to be told to keep busy," all of which are false. To clarify: once, she saw me on my phone after eight hours of work, texting my partner I'd be home soon. Another time, her son saw me talking to two volunteers on our scheduled break. Besides those two, no staff member ever implied I wasn't working. In fact, I was respected by the rest of the team and praised for my effort. Even in disagreement, I remained polite and respectful. I apologized after our initial misunderstanding, which she ignored. She once raised her voice at me in front of staff completely uncalled for. She also slammed a paper down and slid it across the counter toward me with an irritated, "What's this? This means nothing to me," before I could even explain. It wasn't a violent throw, but it was aggressive and unnecessary. I stayed calm. At that time, she even confused me with someone else, insisting I had "argued" with her over text when no such exchange existed. When I later read a reviewer's comment about Robin throwing a purse at them, I believed it instantly! I'd seen that same temperament myself. At one point, when I opened up about feeling overwhelmed, hoping for understanding, she told me to stop with my "sob story" and sent a screenshot of a helpline. No empathy, no concern, just dismissal. No one working in recovery or service should ever say that to someone struggling. People come for help, not humiliation. The last time we spoke, I mentioned her staff's early closures made me short an hour on my timesheet. Her response: "That's not my problem." Those words said everything. I've since learned others had the same experience. One reviewer said Robin told him "everyone was complaining about him," the exact thing she told me. That pattern matters. When a person in authority tells struggling people they're the problem, even when they're trying, it's not just unkind, it's damaging. For those seeking recovery or structure, that kind of treatment can push them further from healing. To be fair, what Robin does for the community, food distribution, recovery meetings, community service is good work. But compassion and communication are just as vital. She may run programs, but she lacks the empathy those in recovery truly need. Ironically, this experience became a blessing in disguise. My new site, a church, welcomed me with warmth and patience. They even told me if I'm ever short on hours, they'll work with me. That's the spirit of service that changes lives. Robin often speaks of being close to God, but my experience with her was the opposite of Christ-like compassion. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you." -- Ephesians 4:32 To anyone volunteering, completing service, or attending meetings here do so with awareness. This organization's mission is admirable, but its leadership needs reflection. A person can feed bodies and still starve spirits. I sincerely hope Robin one day understands the power her words/actions have and chooses to use them to heal rather than harm.

My overall experience is MEDIOCRE. I'm currently using the free hot meal program. I have my PROS &…read moreCONS. Here's the PROS. The serving staff are friendly, They allow us to get seconds & thirds. Here are the CONS, The building is old & decrepit. No air conditioning. So does the restrooms. Overall, the food sometimes good & sometimes mediocre. Also, the food pantry is MEDIOCRE as well. I don't always get what I wanted.

COA is a critical access point for the Long Beach community. They accommodated my teaching project…read morefor earthquake preparedness and everyone is so kind.

Yesterday I stopped by here and went into the office to see if they took food donations,…read morespecifically cake pan gifts. They did! Cake pan gifts are a 9x13 disposable cake pan from dollar tree, a box of cake mix, can of frosting, birthday card, balloons, (I added a birthday button), birthday candles and a can of sprite. You can google the recipe to make a cake with sprite instead of eggs and oil which is perfect for food banks. I will add a photo of my finished product for guidance. The gal at the front desk was very nice and instructed me to drive around to the side to the large open door. I walked in and someone asked how they could help me. She grabbed a cart and came out to m car and got my three bags that had the 12 cake pan gifts in them. She was so happy and excited to receive them and it made me feel so good!! Cant wait to make more in the future and bring them here.

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Christina from Families Forward and Michael who worked…read moredirectly with the landlord. They are truly some of the best people I have ever had the privilege of working with. Christina is incredibly kind, patient, and knowledgeable. She goes above and beyond to make sure every detail is handled with care, and she treats you like family. Michael was professional, compassionate, and committed to helping in every way possible. Together, they made a very difficult process feel smooth and stress-free. Their warmth and genuine kindness show in everything they do. Families Forward as an organization is simply outstanding!!! They are so well organized, compassionate, and effective. They are a true blessing to the community, and I am beyond grateful for all of their support. If I could give more than five stars, I would. This group of people is the gold standard of how caseworkers and organizations should operate.