Local Food Resources

Posted on 10/28/2025

You can find turkey and food giveaways through organizations like MEND Poverty and other local groups, especially in November for Thanksgiving. The following are recent and recurring events.

Turkey Give-a-Ways in Sylmar

Sylmar Studios - November 20th - https://www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org/page/viewNews/9515/

Senator Menjivar / Mission College - https://www.sylmarneighborhoodcouncil.org/page/viewNews/9507/

Ignite the Light of Hope - https://www.ignitetlh.org/

• What they offer: MEND distributes holiday food boxes, which may include turkey or chicken, along with side dishes. They also have regular food pantry services throughout the year.
• Location: 10641 San Fernando Rd., Pacoima, CA 91331.
• How to get updates: Check the MEND Poverty website or their social media closer to the holiday season for specific dates and details for 2025. In the past, they have partnered with local assembly members for harvest festivals and food distributions. 

• What they offer: The food pantry provides fresh produce and dried goods on a weekly basis, and in past years has hosted holiday giveaways that include food, blankets, and toys.
• Location: Their pantry is located in Pacoima.
• How to get updates: Visit the Khalsa Food Pantry website or follow their social media channels for holiday event announcements. 

• What they offer: The organization plans to hold its 4th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway on November 19, 2025, offering 200+ turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Location: Las Palmas Park, San Fernando.
• How to get updates: For 2025 event details, check their website ignitetlh.org or their Instagram. 

• What they offer: A drive-thru event that has distributed hundreds of turkeys on a first-come, first-served basis in previous years.
• Location: Main Campus Turnabout on Pasha Street in Sylmar.
• How to get updates: You can monitor the LAMC website for their annual "Basic Needs Turkey Giveaway" event announcements.

• What they offer: The food bank works to feed those experiencing homelessness and low-income families in the San Fernando Valley area.
• Location: They are located at 12701 Van Nuys Blvd. in Pacoima.
• How to get updates: Contact them directly to learn about any Thanksgiving-specific food distribution plans. 

• Check websites: Visit the websites of the organizations listed above in early November.
• Follow on social media: Many organizations announce events on their Instagram and Facebook pages.
• Use 211 LA: For additional resources, you can call 211 or visit the 211 LA website for health and human services referrals. 

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