I love this place. There are many worthy charities in LA, but this one is by far my favorite. The…read morestaff are all very welcoming and friendly, the administration is dedicated, and they all share a passion for helping those in need. They have built a community of more than just great volunteers, but also of the ones they serve. They greet them by name, know their stories and treat them with dignity and respect day in and day out, even when no one is watching. If you're looking for a great place to be a part of, I highly recommend coming here. The joy is infectious and I always leave with a smile on my face.

***This a message for those intending to volunteer with the St. Francis Center (DTLA), it's lengthy…read morebut worth the read*** This is nothing but an advisory service for those considering to volunteer with DTLA St. Francis mission. I wish not to deter or negate the intentions of the entire organization based on the actions of a few. There are genuinely good people and purpose being performed within this organization. With that said, I was recently dismissed from being able to volunteer with this mission. You might be asking yourself, how does one possibly get fired from a volunteer position that they signed up for? In my instance, it had nothing to do with my work ethic, timeliness, or understanding of the tasks at hand. (We were distributing food and clothing to the locals in need, absolutely not a complex concept whatsoever.) However, during my short stint volunteering with St. Francis I realized quickly that the management was somewhat dismissive of new volunteers which was masked as being overworked and overburdened. In most cases, running such a huge operation which can effect an entire communities functionality would be understandable. Unfortunately, I was personally met with this attitude and energy regularly. Despite that being the case, that didn't stop my enthusiasm or willingness to work diligently in order to positively impact the lives of those in need. I chose St. Francis for a reason, regardless of the circumstances of the people they serve they do so with seemingly compassionate intent. Unfortunately for me, an ill-timed joke made an organization possibly question the morality of their normalized "business" practices. Just days into my experience, I made a comment about some of the employees picking out donated items for their own personal use. In this realm of work, I'm completely aware that this is a common (and unspoken) practice amongst a plethora of donation organizations. It's shitty and in bad taste but it happens. Personally, it's not a big deal to me, it doesn't effect my well-being or sleep at night. My comments (which were in pure joking spirit and I thought were harmless) must have been overheard because I was approached by the director of the volunteer department. I was told by this person that the employees at the mission were allowed first dibs at the clothing, apparel, and miscellaneous items donated to the organization, to which I replied simply "I don't care." Said leader responded, "It sounded like you did, it would be better you not say anything at all." Shameless, nasty, rude. I completed my responsibilities, helped clean the areas I was assigned to and continued about my day proud of my participation with St. Francis Center. Sadly, later that afternoon I received an email claiming that I was 'not a good fit' at the mission and that I would no longer be allowed to volunteer with the organization. Initially confused and somewhat disappointed, I went on to laugh and laugh about the ridiculous circumstances bestowed upon me. The dismissal of my services from St. Francis Center won't hinder me from helping this particular part of town or community. (Mind you, there are a multitude of other organizations in the same area that do similar work and are seemingly more inviting, it can all be considered subjectively.) Regardless of my personal experience St. Francis' mission is genuine. Just be aware that those in positions of power in regards to their volunteer department may have some tyrannical and not so pleasant traits that rear their ugly heads from time to time. Do the work for yourself if you choose to volunteer here, in the end, righteousness will always prevail. God bless.

First place I tried when I became homeless. I was shocked to receive free food. Though most of the…read morefood was of an ethnic palate that I didn't enjoy or know how to eat/cook.

Nice selection of food admonish my health with sova very easy to get to and Carry food wiseh they…read morehad chips and dip

WSFB is a really lovely organization! They were outside of CCMS today and the people were amazing!…read moreI was able to get a produce box filled with amazing foods. So grateful for them!

Volunteers take food away and cherry pick!so unfair! so those in need suffer…read more Please have rules as to how much they can help themselves with~needs honesty here!

I love volunteering here! What they do is really amazing and I'm happy to help out my community.read more

Have been volunteering here for almost two months and I really admire the staffs commitment to the…read morecause. Everything runs smoothly and they are making a difference in the community.

3/11/2026: I am a Senior Citizen. We are raising our grandson, whose mama passed away. (my…read moredaughter). I hurt my dominant right wrist and was in a splint and sling for over a week, and cannot drive. My Wonderful Husand has been a God-send and stepped up.. But he has been called away to help his elderly mother, in Florida. I also had surgery on my right big toe the day before yesterday. I called Meals on Wheels a week ago to get set up to help us, in case I could not drive. Fortunately, the Doctor's released me, and I can drive to the store. Meals on Wheels delivered to us for two days. The food is more bland than I prefer, but my tummy is full and the food is nutritious. There was a little mix up on the first day, but that got straightened out. I thought I would need Meals on Wheels for 11 days but we only used it for two. Cancelling is easy. I can see how this is a great (and needed) service for people homebound and a great opportunity to give back and to Volunteer. Thank you Suzanne for your graciousness to us.

Thank you Mills on wheels for everything that you have done. I would like to congratulate them and…read morethe people that fund them. And so much more that you guys have to offer you have been a great addition to my livelihood. And you have helped me better the quality of my life and my wellness with all the impairments that I have I'm so grateful to you all for what you guys do my hats off too those of you who have received this gift from Meals on Wheels this is my way of giving back to you shouting it out loud thank you Meals on Wheels for being a part of my better quality of life.

Process so easy to receive free food! Love that they are helping the surrounding communities!read more

It's a very good program helps out the Comunity.they are friendly and they give really good food…read morefor families

Great place to donate items. I called beforehand and made sure that they were open and was able to…read moredonate stuff. The whole process was easy. You enter through their garage, where a friendly security guard helps guide you through the process. They also provide donation receipts if needed. They accept almost everything, including men's and women's clothing, books, shoes, and unbroken kitchenware. The only items they don't accept are children's clothing. The security guard let us know that the donations go directly to people experiencing homelessness, and there is also a women's recovery center upstairs that many of the items support. It feels much better donating here compared to street donation bins that often get tampered with. Highly recommend donating here if you're looking for a meaningful place to give back and wanting to donate your items.

Went smoothly and quick thank you!!! The guy in there was super helpful by helping me take out bags…read moreof clothes :)

What a wonderful place to volunteer. They are doing such good things to help so many people.read more

I volunteered here for my first time about 4 years ago and it was the most transformational day of…read moremy life! The amount of gratitude , love , and community I felt was indescribable. I wasn't sure what I was getting into when I first volunteered especially after learning it only takes 90 minutes to fully furnish and decorate an aged out foster youths home... but it happened and was amazing! I highly recommend volunteering to anyone who wants to help transform a strangers life!