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“Assisting El Segundo Families in Need”
C.A.S.E. (Community Alliance to Support and Empower)
Established in 1992, C.A.S.E is a locally organized and operated non-profit whose mission is to help prevent homelessness in El Segundo, California.
We believe that having a secure and stable home is essential to promoting the well-being of individuals and communities.
Here’s how you can help!
C.A.S.E. believes that a secure and stable home starts with having enough food to put on the table.
Donate Food
Donate food to C.A.S.E. and make a difference! Your generosity will nourish those in need and help C.A.S.E. prevent homelessness by providing meals.
Your donations will bring direct benefits and make a real impact.
Make A Donation
Cash donations to C.A.S.E. can help prevent homelessness. Your contribution can be used to buy food, supplies, and other essentials for those in need.
Every donation matters and your support can make a difference.
Sponsor A Food Drive
Sponsoring a food drive for the food pantry at C.A.S.E. is a wonderful way to give back to the community and help those in need.
If you’re interested in sponsoring a food drive, please reach out to C.A.S.E. to learn more about how you can get involved.
How Can I Give Back?
Cash Donations
Donating to C.A.S.E. can help provide essential food and resources to those in need. Your donation can contribute to preventing homelessness in El Segundo by ensuring that vulnerable individuals and families have access to nutritious food.
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Mail a check to:
C.A.S.E.
P.O. BOX 1585
El Segundo, CA 90245
C.A.S.E is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit. EIN:95-4452178
Food Donations
Donating food to the C.A.S.E pantry can help prevent homelessness by providing individuals and families with the support they need to offset living costs.
Drop Off Location
305 Richmond Street
El Segundo, CA 90245
Hours of Operation
Dropbox is available 24 hours a day / 7 days a week.
Food Pantry Most Needed Items
- Cereal: Honey Nut and “kid friendly” Cereals
- Oatmeal: Old Fashioned or Instant Quaker Oats (pls. not steel cut)
- Meats: Canned Chicken, Canned Tuna, SPAM
- Condiments: Mayonnaise (Best Foods preferred), Ketchup, Salt
- Cooking Oil
- Sweets: Jams & Jellies (pls. not grape), Honey, Syrup, Sugar
- Drinks: Coffee (pls. not decaf), Juice
- Dessert: Cake, Brownie & Cookie Mixes, Frosting, Cookies
- Hygiene: Toothpaste, Shampoo
- Cleaning: Dish Detergent, Laundry Detergent, Multi-purpose Cleaning Solution
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if C.A.S.E. can help me?
If you have been a legal resident of El Segundo for at least six months, you can apply for assistance from C.A.S.E.
If you would benefit from the C.A.S.E. Food Pantry and meet the residency requirements you can contact C.A.S.E. by using the contact us button below and a C.A.S.E. volunteer will reach out to you.
How can I make a donation to C.A.S.E.?
You can donate online using PayPal or a credit card.
How does C.A.S.E. help?
C.A.S.E. provides access to a food pantry for those who are in need. Our food pantry provides a range of nourishing food items, from non-perishable goods to fresh produce, when available.
C.A.S.E. limits its assistance to persons who are legal residents of the city of El Segundo, CA. Potential clients are screened to assess their needs and determine how best to fulfill those needs.
How is C.A.S.E. supported?
C.A.S.E. is supported by churches, schools, large and small businesses, civic organizations, service clubs, scout troops, and generous individuals.
Additionally, C.A.S.E. is operated solely by volunteers, and none of the board members or officers of C.A.S.E. receive any compensation for their service to the community.
If someone is homeless, can C.A.S.E. help them?
At C.A.S.E., our goal is to help residents of El Segundo stay housed and prevent them from experiencing homelessness. While we want to support everyone in need, unfortunately, we don’t have the resources to assist individuals who are already homeless.
It’s important to note that C.A.S.E. is not a welfare system, but rather a program focused on prevention. We believe that by working together, we can keep our community strong and thriving.
What items does the pantry need?
The pantry always needs shelf-stable “pantry” food (canned, boxed, or dried); hygiene, and cleaning supplies. Specific “most needed” items can change frequently based on a variety of factors.
Here is our current list of Food Pantry Most Needed Items
- Cereal: Honey Nut and “kid friendly” Cereals
- Oatmeal: Old Fashioned or Instant Quaker Oats (pls. not steel cut)
- Meats: Canned Chicken, Canned Tuna, SPAM
- Condiments: Mayonnaise (Best Foods preferred), Ketchup, Salt
- Cooking Oil
- Sweets: Jams & Jellies (pls. not grape), Honey, Syrup, Sugar
- Drinks: Coffee (pls. not decaf), Juice
- Dessert: Cake, Brownie & Cookie Mixes, Frosting, Cookies
- Hygiene: Toothpaste, Shampoo
- Cleaning: Dish Detergent, Laundry Detergent, Multi-purpose Cleaning Solution
Does C.A.S.E. accept perishable food donations?
“Cool cellar” food that typically lasts a few weeks or more, such as apples, root vegetables, onions and potatoes, citrus fruit, hard squash, eggs, etc, are always welcome.
However, since C.A.S.E. has only limited access to refrigeration and freezer storage, and the pantry is open twice a month, timing is a key factor for food that could spoil in two weeks or less.
If you have questions regarding fresh perishable food such as fruits, vegetables and baked goods please use the Contact Us button and a CASE volunteer will get back to you.
Where is the pantry located?
The C.A.S.E. food pantry is located in El Segundo. For the privacy of the clients C.A.S.E. serves, the pantry location is disclosed only to key volunteers, and to clients once they are screened and accepted into the program
When is the pantry open?
The C.A.S.E. pantry is open twice a month, but we accept and store donations all the time.
Whom do I contact if I have a question or problem?
If you have a question or problem, use the contact us button below, and a C.A.S.E. volunteer will reach out to you.
How Can We Help?
Thank You!
C.A.S.E. is grateful for all the ongoing support of food and/or funds received from local churches, schools, large and small businesses, scout troops, services clubs, and individual donors.
Thank You!
C.A.S.E. is grateful for all the ongoing support of food and/or funds received from local churches, schools, large and small businesses, scout troops, services clubs, and individual donors.
