Sherman Oaks Resources

What do you need?

Youth | Education | Housing | Food Pantries | Parks and Libraries | Seniors | Medical | Farmers Markets | Immigration | Local Governance | Arts + Culture

Our team is consistently updating this list of resources. We hope that you find them helpful. They are not, however, associated with the campaign.

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The Village Family Services Drop-In Center for Homeless Youth

The Village's drop-in center is open 7 days a week to at-risk, foster, LGBTQ and homeless youth ages 14-25. In the midst of COVID-19, they are only doing housing intake for single adults aged 18-24, other services are on pause. Case management services are provided over the phone.

If you are a young person in-need of help, email drop-in@thevillagefs.org.

Hours of Operation (Appointment Only):

Mon–Fri: 9:30am-3:30 pm
Mon–Fri: 3:30pm–5:30pm
Sat–Sun: 9:00am–3:00 pm

6801 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 738-7327

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Get Involved

Purchase supplies for the Drop-in Center through their Amazon Wishlist HERE.

Donate to The Village Family Services HERE.

Join TVFS’s mailing list HERE.

LAUSD School Board Member Scott Schmerelson

The School Board member offers resources on his Facebook page, including information for parents and numbers to reach LAUSD with any COVID-related questions and updates. 

333 S. Beaudry Ave. 24 Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017 
(213) 241-8333
Scott.Schmerelson@lausd.net

The Help Group Sherman Oaks Campus

This school for children with special needs offers virtual classes for Children, Adolescents, Young Adults, Parents and the LGBTQ+ Community during COVID-19. A full list of class offerings is available HERE.

13130 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 781-0360

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Get Involved

If you’d like information on how to join The Help Group’s volunteer team and become one of our Help Mates, please contact Gabrielle Cohen, Volunteer Coordinator, at (818) 779-5305, or fill out the form HERE.

NOHO Home Alliance

NoHo Home Alliance has developed a highly-effective community-based response to homelessness in the area: a pop-up drop-in access center for persons experiencing homelessness.  They provide showers, clothing, toiletries, two hot meals, electronics charging, movies, bag lunch, medical care through Northeast Valley Medical Center, housing referrals through LA Family Housing, document support, mail services, case management and more. All served up with dignity.

Drop-in program hours:
Mon: 8:30am-12:30pm (no showers)
Wed: 8:30am-12:30pm (shower truck)

St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
11031 Camarillo Street
North Hollywood, CA 91602
info@nohohome.org  
(818) 762-2909

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Get Involved

Donate much-needed in-kind donations listed HERE. To arrange to drop-off your donations, please call or text Leon Steynsburg at (818) 308-0463 or Stephanie Jaeger at (310) 968-7038. 

Volunteer with NoHo Home Alliance by staffing meal prep or drop-in programs by filling out a registration form HERE.

Lead in advocacy by joining one of NoHo Home Alliance’s leadership “tables”. Find more information HERE.

HOPE of the Valley- Navigation CENTER North Hollywood

Hope of the Valley’s mission is to prevent, reduce and eliminate poverty, hunger and homelessness. They do this by offering immediate assistance and long-term solutions. 

HOTV’s Navigation Center offers 60-gallon containers of storage to people experiencing homelessness. Clients must complete intake during the week (Monday-Friday) to access storage on Saturdays from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm. Showers are offered daily from 8:00am - 3:30pm. 

The center also offers case management services, including intake into the CES, referrals to clothing, food banks, and obtaining ID cards.

Showers & Intake:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am-3:30pm

Storage program:
Sat: 8:00am-1:00pm

11839 Sherman Way
North Hollywood, CA
(818) 301-7988

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Get Involved

The Navigation Center needs hygiene supplies, toothbrushes, toothpaste, Depends, feminine hygiene products, and more. They are open during COVID. Call (818) 301-7988 to arrange drop-off or delivery of supplies. 

Apply to volunteer with Hope of the Valley by filling out their online volunteer application HERE and the Volunteer Policies and Release of Liability HERE.

Make a donation to Hope of the Valley HERE.

Los Angeles Family Housing

Through outreach and engagement, LAFH connects participants with housing placement combined with supportive services to help people transition out of homelessness and retain long-term housing stability.  

7843 Lankershim Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 982-4091

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Get Involved

Individuals can volunteer with LAFH in a number of areas, including Kitchen Service, Homeless Connect Days, Special Events, Community Cleanup, and Donation Sorting. Sign up HERE. Or you can make a donation HERE.

SOVA Valley Food Pantry/ Resource Center

This food pantry offers low-income families a 5-day supply of free groceries and personal hygiene products (when needed) for each family member. They also provide referrals for shelter, free medical services, free vision care, homeless services, clothing resources, senior services and child care.

Hours of Operation:
Sun 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
(Open every Sunday except holiday weekends)
Mon-Thu: 10:00am - 1:30pm

6439 Vanowen St.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
(818) 988-7682

Get Involved

The Food Pantry requires regular and occasional volunteers. Call for current volunteer opportunities. 

Valley Beth Shalom Food Bank

Anyone in need qualifies (No ID or proof of address is necessary). 
The food bank offers drive-up or walk-up pantry supplies.
They offer one bag per adult w/ 24-48 hours worth of food. If needed, the Food Bank will prepare kosher bags, but they need to know in advance. No-cook bags of food available for folks without kitchens.

Hours of Operation
Mon, Tue, Thu: 10:00am- 2:00pm

15739 Ventura Boulevard
Encino, CA 91436
(818) 530-4035
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Get Involved

Valley Beth Shalom Food Bank's Amazon Wish List is available HERE. 

In-kind non-perishable food donations are also welcome. Donations can be dropped off on foot or in a car with guards at gate.

North Hollywood Interfaith Food Pantry

Anyone in need qualifies (No ID or proof of address is necessary). This is a drive-through food pantry that offers packaged and canned food, bread and cake, and sometimes fresh produce. No cooked food is provided. Each bag provides enough food for several days. 

Hours of Operation
Mon & Fri: 7:30am - 11:00am

4390 Colfax Avenue (Entrance on the Troost Side of parking lot)
Studio City, California
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Get Involved

NHIFP has a Food and Hygiene Donation Wish List HERE. You can also sign up to volunteer for its food distribution, packing, and transportation teams HERE.

The Peace Warrior: Nutritious Meals on Demand

Offering plant based meals to anyone in need. Currently operating two days a week, Tuesday and Thursday. Please fill out the google form below to sign up.

Hours of Operation
Tue & Thu: 6pm - 7pm pickups

Intersection Califa Street & Bevis Ave
Sign up here
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Sherman Oaks Martin Pollard Branch Library

The library offers Zoom Toddler Story Time Tuesdays at 11:00am, Teen Council meetings Tuesdays at 4:00pm, virtual book club meetings once a month, and movie club meetings. All summer long, the library will be streaming live programs on their social media channels each and every weekday. See the branch’s Instagram or Facebook for meeting times and Zoom link info. Events can be found on their Wwebsite.

14245 Moorpark Street
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
(818) 205-9716

Get Involved

To volunteer, donate books, or become a supporter of LAPL, visit HERE.

Deervale-Stone Canyon Park

Park / Hiking

14700 Deervale Pl
Los Angeles, CA 91403
(818) 788-5691

Dixie Canyon Park

Park / Hiking

Hours: Monday - Sunday 8AM-6PM
3600 Dixie Canyon Pl
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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One Generation

The senior / pre-school care center is offering help with avoiding medicare/ COVID-related scams and lowering LADWP bills for seniors via virtual webinars. It has a Drive-Thru Food Pantry that is offered on Tuesdays at 11am, as well as a Homebound Meals program that gives homebound seniors the opportunity to receive one hot meal per day, Monday through Friday. Contact ONEGen via phone or email to sign-up: (818) 705-2345, info@onegeneration.org

Drive-thru food pantry for older adults with nutritional needs Tuesdays from 10am-12:30pm at Reseda Senior Enrichment Center.
18255 Victory Blvd 
Reseda, CA 91335

ONEgeneration Adult Daycare and Childcare
Closed but offering virtual care-giving resources on website
17400 Victory Boulevard
Van Nuys, CA 91406
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Get Involved

ONEGeneration is looking for volunteers to help with its food pantry and meal delivery programs on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays. If you are interested in signing up to help, email volunteer@onegeneration.org

Donate to ONEgen HERE.

Valley Community Healthcare

Valley Community Healthcare offers appointments priced at a sliding scale depending on your income, and accepts MEDICAL, MEDICARE, Covered CA, and My Health LA. Services offered include: General medicine, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Behavioral Health, Dental, Optometry, SMART HEALTH LA (HIV, STI, Transgender & PrEP), Valley Teen Clinic Primary Care, Teen Sensitive Services Appointments, PMQ Pharmacy, Laboratory. A medical care team member is available by phone 24/7, including on holidays.

Call (818) 763-8836 for medical appointments and after hours care.

6801 Coldwater Canyon Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91605
(818) 763-8836
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Get Involved

To donate or find more information on how you can help, please contact Judi Rose: (818) 301-6321 or jrose@vchcare.org.

Sherman Oaks Farmers Market

Fresh produce available for sale.

Hours of Operation:
Tue: 3:00pm-7:00pm

14006 Riverside Dr
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
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Encino Farmers Market

Every dollar spent at this weekly farmers market supports the programs and services ONEgeneration provides seniors and at-risk youth in the community.

Hours of Operation:
Sun: 8:00am-1:00pm

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17400 Victory Blvd
Van Nuys, CA 91406

Central American Resource Center Los Angeles (CARECEN)

CARECEN focuses on organizing, policy & advocacy around immigrants' / refugee rights. 
They also provide high-quality, affordable immigration legal services, including no-charge consultations for most cases. CARECEN does not charge any fees for DACA and Naturalization consultations. Fees for further legal services are based on the type of case and are discussed during the initial consultation. The walk-in legal clinic is closed due to COVID. Call for any support required at 213-385-7800 ext. 122

CARECEN also provides education and leadership development programs for youth and adults through its Youth and Parent Center and citizenship classes. All programs are offered at no or low cost to the community and aim to support immigrant families so they can succeed in school and work. These programs address the immediate needs of immigrants both with and without status, and they help boost their confidence, their economic possibilities and their level of community engagement. 

16501 Sherman Way Suite 220
Van Nuys, CA, 91406
(213) 385-7800 ext. 122
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Get Involved

To volunteer or intern at CARECEN, fill out the Volunteer Request Form HERE. You can also apply HERE.

Sherman Oaks neighborhood Council

If you live, work, own property, own a business or belong to a non-profit organization, school or religious institution in Sherman Oaks, you are a stakeholder in Sherman Oaks. We hold monthly Board of Directors and various committee meetings which you are invited to attend to learn about and participate in your community.

Board meetings:
Second Monday of each month
View their calendar for meeting info

The Neighborhood Council is gathering names of individuals who are willing and able to help other Sherman Oaks residents who cannot or should not leave their homes during the coronavirus emergency. If you need help, you can email HelpSONC@gmail.com.

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Get Involved

If you can help with delivery of groceries and medicines, make wellness calls, or in other ways, please email HelpSONC@gmail.com with the following information:
> Your Name:
> Telephone Number (Cell is preferred):
> Email address:
> How you can help (e.g., grocery delivery, dog walking, wellness checks, etc.)

Attend a SONC board or committee meeting by checking their calendar HERE. Subscribe to their mailing list HERE.

San Fernando Valley Cultural Arts Center

The San Fernando Valley Arts & Cultural Center advocates art and culture through exhibitions, education, music and theater. It is committed to promoting visual and performing arts by Valley‐based artists, providing a cultural hub for our community and enriching the lives of artists and others. The SFVACC embraces all forms of arts discipline and will continue to create a rich, artistic legacy in the San Fernando Valley. Offering Zoom classes and online exhibitions during COVID.

18312 Oxnard Street
Tarzana, CA 91356
(818) 697-5525
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Get Involved

View SFVACC’s current online exhibits HERE.
Register for art courses HERE.
Donate to SFVACC HERE.