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LA Donation Drive For Angelenos In Need
The Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment City Facilities Recycling Program is asking people to donate clothing, non-perishable foods like canned food and toiletries for those in need.
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The Los Angeles Sanitation and Environment (LASAN) City Facilities Recycling Program is asking people to donate clothing, non-perishable foods and toiletries. The items will be handed over to the St. Francis Center, the department’s Livability Services Center and Inside Safe participants to benefit residents in need.
Details: The donation drive will end on March 1. LASAN is asking people to donate men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, including socks and jackets.
Drop-offs: Items can be dropped off Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at:
- East Valley District Yard, 11050 Pendleton St., Sun Valley
- West Valley District Yard, 8840 Vanalden Ave., Northridge
- North Central District Yard, 452 San Fernando Road, Los Angeles
- West L.A. District Yard, 2027 Stoner Ave., Los Angeles
- Harbor District Yard, 1400 N. Gaffey St., San Pedro
- Public Works Building lobby, 1149 S. Broadway, Los Angeles
Why it matters: "These efforts also keep food, textiles and other materials out of the landfill in order to support L.A.'s climate and zero waste goals,'' the department said in a statement.
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