We help you and your family determine whether or not you are eligible for various public assistance programs, such as healthcare, food assistance, housing subsidies, and income support. If you are, we help you enroll to receive eligible benefits.

You can receive up to two of each item every month. You must schedule an appointment with us to pick up the items you need.

We help you prepare your taxes for free through our Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax clinic at KYCC.

If you need help paying off your SoCalGas bill, we can help you apply to the Gas Assistance Fund (GAF). If you are under the age of 55, you are eligible for up to $100. If you are over the age of 55, you are eligible for up to $200.

We can help enroll you in low income utility discount programs. Programs include EZ-Save for the LADWP bill and CARES for the SoCalGas bill.

As a FSC client, you will be notified when we host our monthly food and grocery distributions outside of our Menlo building. Pantry items are available any time for FSC clients. If you would like access to our pantry and distribution, consider enrolling.

We provide free 1:1 financial coaching to FSC clients looking to improve their financial situation. Learn more about our program by visiting our Personal Financial Coaching Page.

We help our clients build an emergency fund by matching their $400 savings with $100. Learn more about our program by visiting our Matched Savings Program Page.

We welcome aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners, including street vendors, who are seeking expert guidance for their business. Learn more about our program by visiting our Small Business Development Page.

We may be able to help clients who have a chronic illness and are currently struggling with homelessness with rental assistance. Clients also need to have children under the age of 18, complete an assessment, and be enrolled in our FSC program to be considered for rental assistance.

FSC collaborates with LAUSD Counselors who engage parents and students with resources to increase access to academic achievement. LAUSD Counselors conduct educational assessments and connect families to programs and services. We aim to support emotional and social well-being, increase attendance, improve academic achievement, and support the goal of graduation for all students.

Students enrolled with FSC have access to free arts and science education workshops by College Corner, our college prep program.

Students enrolled with FSC have access to free tutoring by College Corner, our college prep program.

Students enrolled with FSC have access to free college preparation services by College Corner. Our staff assists students with filling out their college application and studying for college entrance exams. Students also have the chance to learn about jobs and careers.