There Are Resources Out There

When hunger strikes, it can’t wait. At A Change Is Here, we understand the urgency of needing a meal today, not tomorrow. No one should face the ache of an empty stomach alone, and help is closer than it feels. Please use the table below to connect with community-serving organizations that provide immediate food support, clothing, shelter, and wraparound care—reach out now, and let caring neighbors meet you where you are.

Here are other core Antelope Valley agencies offering food, clothing, shelter, and wraparound support, with direct contacts.

  • Lancaster Community Shelter: 44611 Yucca Ave, Lancaster, CA 93534. Phone: (661) 945-7524. Provides emergency shelter for singles, couples, and families. (Link) 
  • Rescue Mission Alliance Antelope Valley (Dream Center): 43145 Business Center Pkwy #106, Lancaster, CA 93535. Phone: 661-418-6818. Operates multiple weekly food pantry distribution sites across Lancaster, Palmdale, Lake LA, and Pearblossom. (Link)
  • Valley Oasis: P.O. Box 2980, Lancaster, CA 93539. DV Hotline: (661) 945-6736; Sexual Assault: (661) 723-7273. Comprehensive homeless and housing services, trauma support, and thrift store (clothing assistance). (Link)
  • LA County DPSS – Lancaster Office: 349-B E. Ave. K6, Lancaster, CA 93535. Participant Help Line: (626) 569-1399 or (310) 258-7400. Access CalFresh (food), CalWORKs, Medi‑Cal, and related benefits that connect to wraparound services. (Link)
  • AVPH Food Pantry Resources: Countywide curated list of local pantries serving the Antelope Valley; useful for finding nearby food distributions. (Link) 
  • Child & Family Guidance Center – Palmdale: 40005 10th St W, Suite 106, Palmdale, CA 93551. Phone: (661) 265-8627. Wraparound services, case management, behavioral health for children and families; connects to food, housing, and resources. (Link)
  • 211 LA – Clothing and Basic Needs: Dial 2‑1‑1 or use the clothing assistance directory to locate free clothing, hygiene, and related services in Antelope Valley. (Link)

Note: The local landscape is broad and changes; these are the primary, verified hubs that directly provide or connect to food, clothing, shelter, and wraparound support in Lancaster/Palmdale and surrounding AV communities.

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For years I hid my struggles because I was afraid of being judged, but staying silent kept me stuck. When I finally told the truth about what I needed, people listened and doors I didn’t know existed began to open. That honesty connected me with the right support and services that matched my real situation. Speaking up didn’t just get me help—it gave me back my voice and a path forward.
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