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Help in Altadena

8 service locations

Family and youth

Arroyo

Child care and early childhood education

836 W Woodbury Rd, Altadena · 626-398-1674

Head Start early childhood program — 19 funded slots; operated by Options for Learning.

directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-07-19

Food assistance

Altadena S.D.A. Church

Food pantry

2609 N. Lincoln Avenue, Altadena · 626-794-3953

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00

directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21

First Church of the Nazarene – Altadena

Food pantry

9 W. Mendocino Street, Altadena · 626-798-2361

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00

directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21

Jackson Elementary

Meal program

593 West Woodbury Rd., Altadena · (626) 396-5850

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by PASADENA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Lifeline Community Services & Economic Development

Food pantry

2556 N. Lake Avenue, Altadena · 626-797-3585

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00

directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21

Loma Alta Park

Meal program

3330 Lincoln Ave, Altadena · (626) 398-5451

Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION.

directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-07-19

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

Food pantry

600 W. Mariposa Street, Altadena

Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00

directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-07-21

Substance use and recovery

Altadena Recovery Center

Substance use treatment facilityMental health treatment facilitysliding-scale fees

3025 Lincoln Avenue, Altadena · 626-765-6905

Eligibility: Serves young adults, adults, seniors.

directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-07-19

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