Social services programs

Hours of Operation: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10 am-1 pm

Address: 12000 Washington Blvd., Whittier CA 90606

Phone Number: (562) 698-8348

The Salvation Army Whittier Social Service office assists families and individuals who are in need as funds and supplies permit. The following is an explanation of the services we offer and the eligibility requirements you must meet in order to receive services from our office.

Our Mission: To support healthy family life and to assist low-income individuals and families as well as the homeless through the provision of emergency short-term assistance, along with information and or referrals for continuing or long-term help.

• Emergency Assistance Programs: We run a food pantry from Tuesday through Thursday 10 am – 1 pm. Individuals and families experiencing homelessness and housed individuals and families are welcome. Please call or walk in during our business hours to see what services you qualify for.

• Christmas Toy & Food Distribution: Takes place every year in December and is open to all low-income families who reside in the cities we serve (Whittier, Santa Fe Springs, Pico Rivera, City of Industry, Covina, West Covina) Registration takes place from mid-September through the first week of December. You can register your children ages 0-12 at the following location:

  • Salvation Army - (562) 698-8348

  • *Must have the following information on hand: ID for adult, proof of address, proof of income, and Medi-Cal card or school ID for each child.

• Christmas Assistance

  • Registration for toys and food begins in mid-September through the first week of December.

  • Registro de juguetes y comida Sept. – la primera semana de Dec. (Lunes – Viernes).

  • You can register your child(ren) ages 0-12 at the following location (Pueden registrar a sus hijos de 0-12 años en uno de los siguientes sitios. Por favor llame para una cita.)

    • Salvation Army (562) 698-8348

    • Must present ID for adult, proof of address, proof of income, and Medi-Cal card or school ID for each child. Debe presentar identificacion para el adulto, comprobante de domicilio y ingresos, y la tarjeta de Medi-Cal o identificacion de las escuela para cada niño.

The Salvation Army is dedicated to helping those in need. If you would like more info or need help in an area that you don't see listed, give us a call at: (562) 698-8348