Help in Compton
77 service locations · 7 recurring meetings
Family and youth
Alameda
Child care and early childhood education
600 N Alameda St, Compton · 818-980-2287
Head Start early childhood program — 48 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
CBP Trinity
Child care and early childhood education
825 S Chester Ave, Compton · 323-421-1100
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Dollarhide
Child care and early childhood education
1108 N Oleander Ave, Compton · 310-933-0702
Head Start early childhood program — 60 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Evergreen
Child care and early childhood education
321 S Oleander Ave, Compton · 323-983-0986
Head Start early childhood program — 60 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Randle
Child care and early childhood education
2209 W Compton Blvd, Compton · 310-933-0740
Head Start early childhood program — 20 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Sullivan
Child care and early childhood education
725 W Raymond St, Compton · 310-933-0763
Head Start early childhood program — 80 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Willowbrook
Child care and early childhood education
1215 N Willowbrook Ave, Compton · 310-933-0787
Head Start early childhood program — 20 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Center Wonderland
Child care and early childhood education
1224 S Willowbrook Ave, Compton · 323-421-2604
Head Start early childhood program — 20 funded slots; operated by Crystal Stairs, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Compton Corps Corps Community Center
Family support servicesFood pantryOlder adult servicesFamily and youth
736 E. Compton Boulevard, Compton · 310-639-0362
Salvation Army community center
directions · via The Salvation Army USA, verified 2026-09-05
Compton EHS/HS
Child care and early childhood education
537 W Compton Blvd, Compton · 424-403-4104
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by Children's Institute, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Discovery
Child care and early childhood education
1330 S Long Beach Blvd, Compton · 818-980-2287
Head Start early childhood program — 16 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Elm St.
Child care and early childhood education
701 N Wilmington Ave, Compton · 323-753-2401
Head Start early childhood program — 78 funded slots; operated by Children's Institute, Inc..
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Mona House
Child care and early childhood education
13124 S Mona Blvd, Compton · 818-980-2287
Head Start early childhood program — 43 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles South Los Angeles.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Roosevelt
Child care and early childhood education
700 N Bradfield Ave, Compton · 818-980-2287
Head Start early childhood program — 30 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles South Los Angeles.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Small World
Child care and early childhood education
502 N Bowen Ave, Compton · 818-980-2287
Head Start early childhood program — 28 funded slots; operated by Volunteers of America of Los Angeles South Los Angeles.
directions · via ACF (Office of Head Start), verified 2026-09-05
Food assistance
Anderson Elementary
Meal program
2210 East 130Th St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Bridges Preparatory Academy
Meal program
400 South Santa Fe Ave., Compton · (310) 293-0651
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by BRIDGES PREPARATORY ACADEMY.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Bunche Middle
Meal program
12338 Mona Blvd., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Burrell Mc Donald Park
Meal program
2516 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · (626) 203-8124
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Bursch Elementary
Meal program
2505 West 156Th St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Campanella Park
Meal program
14812 Stanford Avenue, Compton · (310) 603-3720
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 2026-09-05
Centro Palabra de Fe
Food pantry
107 W. Artesia Boulevard, Compton · 310-632-7337
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Champion of Caring Connections
Food pantry
1019 N. Harris Avenue, Compton
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Clinton, William Jefferson
Meal program
6500 Compton Blvd., Compton
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Compton Early College High
Meal program
1200 E Alondra Blvd., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Compton High
Meal program
601 S Acacia Ave, Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Compton Library
Meal program
240 W. Compton Blvd., Compton · (310) 637-0202
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 2026-09-05
Compton Yal
Meal program
700 N. Alameda Street, Compton · (310) 605-6575
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by ROYAL DREAMERS.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Compton/Woodley Airport
Meal program
901 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · (562) 706-8375
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by ROYAL DREAMERS.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Davis Middle
Meal program
621 West Poplar St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Dickison Elementary
Meal program
905 North Aranbe St., Compton · (310) 693-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Dominguez High
Meal program
15301 South San Jose Ave., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
East Rancho Dominguez
Meal program
15116 S. Atlantic Avenue, Compton · (310) 603-3724
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 2026-09-05
Emerson Elementary
Meal program
1011 East Caldwell St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Food Net – East Rancho Dominguez
Food pantry
15116 S. Atlantic Avenue, Compton · 310-603-7401
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Foundation for Compton Community College District
Food pantry
1111 E. Artesia Boulevard, Compton
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Gonzales Park
Meal program
1101 West Cressey St, Compton · (310) 972-1862
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Jefferson Elementary
Meal program
2508 East 133Rd St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Kelly Elementary
Meal program
2320 East Alondra Blvd., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Kelly Park
Meal program
2319 E Caldwell St, Compton · (562) 965-3411
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Kipp Compton
Meal program
1650 W. 134Th St., Compton · (323) 395-7873
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by OUR LITTLE HELPERS INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Kipp Compton Upper
Meal program
12501 Wilmington Avenue, Compton · (323) 240-6312
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by OUR LITTLE HELPERS INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Laurel Street Elementary
Meal program
1321 West Laurel St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Longfellow Elementary
Meal program
1101 South Dwight St., Compton · (310) 693-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Love And Unity Christian Fellowship
Meal program
1850 S. Wilmingon Avenue, Compton · (310) 604-5900
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LIGHTHOUSE 4KIDS INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Lueders Park Community Center
Meal program
1500 E Rosecrans Ave, Compton · (949) 357-8354
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Mayo Elementary
Meal program
915 North Mayo Ave., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Ministerio a la Luz de la Palabra
Food pantry
111 N. Long Beach Boulevard, Compton · 310-365-2277
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Mona Park
Meal program
2291 E. 121St Street, Compton · (310) 603-3729
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 2026-09-05
One Good Seed Inc.
Food pantry
12416 Wilmington Avenue, Compton
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Rehoboth Courage Church
Food pantry
568 W. Compton Boulevard, Compton · 310-663-0789
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary
Meal program
1305 South Oleander St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Roosevelt Elementary
Meal program
700 North Bradfield Ave., Compton · (310) 693-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Rosecrans Elementary
Meal program
1301 North Acacia Ave., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Salvation Army – Compton Corps Community Center
Food pantry
736 E. Compton Boulevard, Compton · 310-639-0362
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Sibrie Park
Meal program
1300 W El Segundo Blvd., Compton · (562) 846-5206
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by ROYAL DREAMERS.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Tamarind Avenue S.D.A. Church
Food pantry
417 S. Tamarind Avenue, Compton · 323-774-0181
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Tibby Elementary
Meal program
1400 West Poplar St., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
United Hands Multi – Purpose Center
Food pantry
1423 N. Wilmington Avenue, Compton · 562-656-9011
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Walter R. Tucker Park
Meal program
650 W Laurel St., Compton · (310) 921-0731
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
We Help Inc.
Food pantry
530 W. Alondra Boulevard, Compton · 310-650-8812
Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri 09:00–17:00
directions · via Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, verified 2026-09-05
Whaley Middle
Meal program
14401 South Gibson Ave., Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Willowbrook Middle
Meal program
1200 East Alondra Blvd. Compton, Compton · (310) 639-4321
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by COMPTON UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Wilson Park
Meal program
123 North Rose, Compton · (562) 616-3705
Free summer meals for kids and teens (2026 season) — sponsored by LEARNING ENRICHMENT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM INC.
directions · via USDA Food and Nutrition Service, verified 2026-09-05
Health care
Aghaby: Compton
Community health centersliding-scale fees
349 W Compton Blvd, Compton · 424-785-5170
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
AltaMed PACE - Compton
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2616 E Alondra Blvd, Compton · 888-499-9303
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Benevolence industries, Inc. - Compton
Community health centersliding-scale fees
920 N Long Beach Blvd STE 1, Compton · 323-732-0100
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Lestonnac Free Clinic
Free or charitable clinicHealth carefree
409 East Palmer Street, Compton · 714-633-4600
NAFC member clinic
directions · via National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics, verified 2026-07-21
ROADS Community Clinic - Compton
Community health centersliding-scale fees
121 S Long Beach Blvd, Compton · 310-627-5850
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
SJCH at Compton College
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1111 E Artesia Blvd, Compton · 323-541-1600
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
SJCH COMPTON CLINIC
Community health centersliding-scale fees
2115 N Wilmington Ave, Compton · 323-541-1411
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
SJCH East Compton Community Health Center
Community health centersliding-scale fees
15715 S Atlantic Ave, Compton · 323-541-1411
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
St. Anthony Medical Center - Compton
Community health centersliding-scale fees
1145 E Compton Blvd, Compton · 310-637-5555
directions · via HRSA, verified 2026-09-05
Housing and shelter
City Of Compton Housing Authority
Housing assistance
700 N Bullis Rd, Compton · 310-605-3080
Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8) agency
directions · via US Department of Housing and Urban Development, verified 2026-09-05
Legal aid
Compton
Legal aid services
725 W. Rosecrans Ave., Compton
LSC-funded legal aid branch office of Community Legal Aid SoCal
directions · via Legal Services Corporation, verified 2026-09-05
Mental health
Guidance Center The Compton/Lynwood Clinic
Mental health treatment facility
901 West Victoria Street, Compton · 310-669-9510
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Star View Community Services
Mental health treatment facility
1180 West Mahalo Place, Compton · 310-868-5379
Eligibility: Serves children/adolescents, young adults, adults.
directions · via SAMHSA (BHSIS), verified 2026-09-05
Recovery & support meetings
NA meetings
12vo Paso
Mon 19:30 · in-personOpenDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Tue 19:30 · in-personOpenDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Wed 19:30 · in-personDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Thu 19:30 · in-personDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Fri 19:30 · in-personDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Sat 19:30 · in-personDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
12vo Paso
Sun 19:30 · in-personOpenDiscussionSpanishWheelchair accessible
326 W Alondra Blvd, Compton · directions · via BMLT (bmltenabled.org)
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