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NOLP Food Pantries & Nutrition

We can help you with food and other essentials so that you can focus on getting healthy and staying healthy.

APLA Health’s Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) is the nation’s largest network of food pantries for people with HIV.
Clients at our NOLP food pantries receive pre-bagged groceries that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods that cover 100% of weekly meals as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies.

NOLP clients also receive bilingual, one-on-one nutritional counseling and nutrition classes. Fact sheets about a range of nutrition topics and recipes for use with NOLP products are available in all NOLP locations.

For more information, please contact us at nolp1@aplahealth.org.

Food Pantry Items

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Resource of the Month:
Smorgasburg Los Angeles

Smorgasburg is the largest open-air food market in the country and provides nearly 100 small businesses the opportunity to share their foods in the next wave of SoCal’s food!

Smorgasburg es el mercado de alimentos al aire libre más grande del país y brinda a casi 100 pequeñas empresas la oportunidad de compartir sus alimentos en la próxima ola de comida del sur de California.

Free entry!
Spend time with family, friends, and anyone interested in buying some delicious new foods.

Some small businesses found at Smorgasburg include:

  • Buttery Popcorn
  • Donut Friend (Vegan)
  • Black Sugar Rib Co.
  • Lula’s Goodies
  • Sweetgrass
  • URBN Pizza
  • And much more!

Open every Sunday from 10am to 4pm
Located at 777 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

¡Entrada Gratis!
Pase tiempo con familiares, amigos y cualquier persona interesada en comprar nuevos alimentos deliciosos.

Algunas pequeñas empresas que se encuentran en Smorgasburg incluyen:

  • Buttery Popcorn
  • Donut Friend (Vegan)
  • Black Sugar Rib Co.
  • Lula’s Goodies
  • Sweetgrass
  • URBN Pizza
  • ¡Y mucho más!

Abierto todos los domingos de 10am a 4pm
Situado en 777 S. Alameda St. Los Angeles, CA 90021

NOLP Events, Recipes, and Fact Sheets

Download the Schedule of Nutrition Classes and Events

ENGLISHESPAÑOL
NOLP Events and Recipes

HAVE A SPECIAL DIET?

Vegan?
Vegetarian?
Gluten-Free?
Substitutions may be available!
Call or text Gina at 213.201.1478.

CALL RENE

¿TIENES UNA DIETA ESPECIAL?

Vegan?
Vegetarian?
Gluten-Free?
Substitutions may be available!
Call or text Gina at 213.201.1478.

LLAMAR RENE

HEALTHY RECIPES

Asparagus recipes (pdf)
Broccoli recipes (pdf)
Chicken recipes (pdf)

¿TIENES UNA DIETA ESPECIAL?

Recetas de brócoli (pdf)
Recetas de espárragos (pdf)
Recetas de pollo (pdf)

APLA Wrap Demo

NUTRITION FACT SHEETS

Bloating and Gas (pdf)
Bone Health (pdf)
Diarrhea (pdf)
Heartburn (pdf)
Loss of Appetite (pdf)
Nausea (pdf)
Oral Health (pdf)

TRATAMIENTOS NUTRICIÓN

Las Agruras (pdf)
Diarrea (pdf)
El Gas y la Hinchazón (pdf)
Hablemos de Pavo (pdf)
Huesos Sanos (pdf)
Náuseas (pdf)
Pérdida de Apetito (pdf)
Salud Oral (pdf)

Enrollment Forms

Enrolling in NOLP is easy. Provide a copy of your photo ID and proof of HIV diagnosis, and complete our enrollment form.

NOLP Fact Sheet

Kitchenless Meal Bags

The Vance North Necessities of Life Program is now offering kits with ready to eat items for clients who are unhoused or cannot properly store or refrigerate their pantry groceries. For more information on how to receive your meal bag, please call or text 213.201.1433 or 213.201.1477.

NOLP Food Pantry
Locations

Enrollment for NOLP is easy. Provide a copy of your photo ID and proof of HIV diagnosis, and complete our enrollment form.

As hours may change due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances, please contact us at 213.201.1433 before visiting your local pantry site.

East Hollywood

Wesley Health Centers – Vermont

954 N. Vermont Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90029 

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Venice

Venice Family Clinic/Common Ground

622 Rose Ave.Venice, CA 90291 

3rd Wednesday of the month: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Pasadena

Wesley Health Centers – Andrew Escajeda Clinic

1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave.Pasadena, CA 91103 

Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Antelope Valley

Wesley Health Centers – Health and Wellness Center

45104 10th St. WestLancaster, CA 93534 

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Hollywood

Project Angel Food

922 Vine St.Los Angeles, CA 90038 

Saturday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

North Hollywood

Vance North Necessities of Life Program, North Hollywood

7336 Bellaire Ave.North Hollywood, CA 91605 

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. / 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Long Beach

AFS/APLA Health

590 E. Willow St.Long Beach, CA 90806 

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Claremont

Foothill AIDS Project

678 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite 220 Claremont, CA 91711 

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month: 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Koreatown

David Geffen Health Center, Koreatown

611 S. Kingsley Dr.Los Angeles, CA 90005 

Wednesday / Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.

1st Friday of the month: Closed

South Los Angeles

APLA Health Center, CDU/MLK Medical Campus

1679 E. 120th St.Los Angeles, CA 90059 

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month: 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Closes at 3 p.m. on 3rd Thursday of the month

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