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Housing, Food & Human Services

Lakewood individuals and families facing unemployment, underemployment or other challenges can find support here.

Project Shepherd assists with food and utility payment assistance year round.
Project Shepherd's seasonal programs provide free backpacks and school supplies in August, and toys for children plus all the fixings for a holiday meal for the family in December.
Fair Housing helps provide answers to questions about fair housing laws and landlord/tenant issues.
Section 8 assistance is administered by the Los Angeles County Development Authority.
The Community Assistance Directory provides a listing of resources in Lakewood.

Food & Housing Resources

Discounts on internet service for eligible households

The new federally-funded Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) available through the Federal Communications Commission provides a discount of up to $75 per month towards internet service for eligible households.

Help for residents needing access to infant formula

The California Department of Health has a resource page of information and recommendations for residents on how to get infant formula during the current shortage.