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Volunteers Needed

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
FOR OUR HOLIDAY SEASON!

From helping us pack to handing out food boxes and toys to families, there's a way for everyone to make an impact!
View our calendar below:

legacy giving

Be Legendary

Join the Legacy Circle Society by including us in your will, trust, or by making a major gift of appreciated assets (securities/stock, equity). Your charitable gift can provide tax savings, or future income. For those over 70.5, learn how you can transfer funds directly from your IRA to Foothill Unity Center tax-free, without it ever adding to your taxable income, through your Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) or your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD). You can also direct a tax-smart grant from your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) with a quick and easy click below. Whatever your financial goals, we are here to help you plan your impactful gift.

Fire Relief

Please Help our Eaton Fire Response Efforts

Donate now to help provide direct and immediate relief (food, water, clothing, essential supplies) and long-term support (housing services, recovery guidance) to wildfire victims. The Eaton Canyon Wildfire has devastated our community. Recovery and rebuilding can take a long time - Foothill Unity is here for the long haul to provide ongoing support. If you are In need of assistance, please call us at 626-358-3486 for details and times of our Special Weekly Wildfire Relief Distributions.

HELPFUL RESOURCES

– GET HELP –
Food Distribution Times, Registration Info, Special Distributions & Free Community Resources

– VOLUNTEERS NEEDED –
Volunteers needed for Sorting, Packing and Distributions. Please also consider reviewing our other WAYS TO HELP section.

– DONOR ADVISED FUND –
Simply click below to automatically find your Donor-Advised Fund and direct a grant to Foothill Unity.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

Foothill Unity Center helps individuals and families in need with programs that focus on: Food, Health, Crisis Case Management, Job Development, Housing and Homeless services, supported by our Volunteer Program. We envision a community where all have their basic needs met, all get the necessary support to become self-sufficient and all are treated with love and dignity.

LATEST NEWS

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Job Opportunities: Case Work Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

Job Opportunities: Case Work Manager and Volunteer Coordinator

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Join our Circle of Friends – Become a Sustaining Donor

Join our Circle of Friends – Become a Sustaining Donor

marlene2025-08-28T20:58:24+00:00August 28th, 2025|

Photo Gallery: Back to School – Over 600 hundred children served

Photo Gallery: Back to School – Over 600 hundred children served

marlene2025-08-28T20:58:33+00:00August 27th, 2025|

Photo Gallery: A Heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and donors who helped to make our “Together we Rise” fundraiser a success.

Photo Gallery: A Heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and donors who helped to make our “Together we Rise” fundraiser a success.

marlene2025-07-17T23:30:05+00:00July 8th, 2025|

The COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (YEARS 2026-2027) for Foothill Unity Center is available for public review and comment.

The COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN (YEARS 2026-2027) for Foothill Unity Center is available for public review and comment.

marlene2025-06-10T18:52:53+00:00June 9th, 2025|

Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive: Saturday, May 10th

Letter Carrier’s Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive: Saturday, May 10th

marlene2025-05-01T01:39:09+00:00April 28th, 2025|

Wildfire Relief: Foothill Unity and Beauty Bus Partner to Deliver Salon Services and Support to fire victims

Wildfire Relief: Foothill Unity and Beauty Bus Partner to Deliver Salon Services and Support to fire victims

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Impact Story: Anita and her beloved dogs find hope in hardship

Impact Story: Anita and her beloved dogs find hope in hardship

marlene2025-03-19T18:33:56+00:00March 19th, 2025|

ABC7 News Coverage on Foothill Unity Fire Relief Efforts

ABC7 News Coverage on Foothill Unity Fire Relief Efforts

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OUR IMPACT

2024 YEAR STATS

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food boxes delivered to seniors and disabled

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Thanksgiving & holiday food boxes

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Volunteer Hours by 839 Volunteers

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Case management services

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Diabetes and vital health screenings & vaccines

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Children served through back to school

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OUR PROGRAMS

Foothill Unity Center leads the fight against hunger and poverty in the San Gabriel Valley as the region’s largest distributor of nutritious food to very low-income individuals. Foothill Unity Center provides daily food distributions and ongoing health, job and support services, including: blood pressure screenings, health and wellness workshops, mobile showers for the unhoused, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), pet vet clinics and much more. See our Event Calendar or programs below for more details.

Food Program

Pet Food Bank

Health Program

Case Management

Housing & Homeless

Job Development

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Your donations are essential to our mission. Our neighbors in crisis are counting on our collective support. Donate today, learn more ways you can help, or consider leaving a lasting legacy through our Endowment Fund or our Planned Giving Program helping us to provide critical services and resources for generations to come.

Give Hope

Donate to our General Fund which supports services including Food, Health, Crisis Case Management, Job Development, and Housing and Homelessness.

Planned & Legacy Giving

Join our Legacy Circle Society. Your charitable gift can provide tax savings, or future income. Learn more how to include us in your estate plan.

Endowment Fund

Leave a lasting legacy by supporting our Building Endowment Fund. Please consider donating towards a naming opportunity or towards our donor tree

More Ways You Can Help

Learn more ways you can help, from becoming a partner, donation matching, in-kind donations, collection drives and more

SPECIAL ANNUAL EVENTS

In addition to daily food distributions and ongoing health, job and support services, Foothill Unity Center hosts Special Annual Signature Events to support our mission including: Annual Health Fair, National Letter Carriers Association’s Stamp out Hunger Food Drive, Back to School Distribution, Golden Plate Awards Gala, Pediatric Mobile Dental Clinic, Thanksgiving Distribution and Holiday Distribution. Visit our Event Calendar for Upcoming Events or select an event below to learn more details.

Annual Health Fair

Stamp out Hunger Food Drive

Back to School Distribution

Gala Fundraiser & Awards

Thanksgiving & Holiday Distribution

BE THE HEART OF HOPE

Make a positive impact today by Helping People and Changing lives.