The Midnight Mission

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The Midnight Mission

601 San Pedro St, Los Angeles, CA 90014
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Our mission

To offer a bridge to self-sufficiency for people experiencing homelessness through recovery services, counseling, education, training, workforce development and continued care services. To make available the necessities of life to people experiencing homelessness: food, shelter, clothing, personal hygiene needs and medical care.

Opportunities

Drop Off Sack Lunches for Skid Row

WHAT: Make and drop off sack lunches for people experiencing homelessness near the Midnight Mission.
VOLUNTEER RESPONSIBILITIES: In compliance with social distancing protocols, you’ll make 10+ sack lunches at home and then drop them off at the mission between 7 am and 11 am. (You can drop off later than 11 am, but meals will be given out the next day.) You won’t be in contact with anyone but can still have a powerful impact.

REQUIREMENTS: Sack lunches should consist of…

Ham, turkey, or beef sandwich with light mayo/mustard (To be cautious of nut allergies, we request no peanut butter and jelly sandwiches please)

2+ side snacks (chips, fruit, granola bars, cheese, etc)

No need to include beverages or napkins (those are covered by the Mission)

REQUIREMENTS TO VOLUNTEER DURING COVID-19: You must

not been or felt sick in the last 2 weeks

not been around anyone who has been or felt sick in the last 2 weeks

bring your own mask

if possible, bring your own hand sanitizer

SPECIAL SAFETY PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19:

All volunteers must wear masks at all times.

You must wash your hands at the beginning and end of the volunteer activity, and any time after touching your face.

Physical contact is to be avoided and 6-foot distancing will be required.

Please avoid touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. Wash your hands immediately if you do so.

Practice good coughing/sneezing etiquette.

SPECIAL NOTES: In addition to your sack lunches, any donations of the following items would be greatly appreciated.

Disposable, multi-compartment to-go food containers

Disposable lunch bags

Disposable utensils (forks, spoons, knives)

Loaves of bread

Plastic wrap

Produce bags

Re-sealable storage bags

Single serving beverages

Antibacterial disinfecting wipes

Disposable gloves

EPA approved antibacterial disinfecting cleaners

Hand sanitizer

Infrared no-touch thermometers

Surgical masks

  • Ongoing, Recurring
  • Teens, 55+, Adults
  • Individuals, Groups (2-10), Groups (10+), Corporate Teams, Families
  • Virtual, Food Packing
  • None
  • Anytime

Donate Online

We are appealing to supporters and volunteers to help us meet the urgent need during this crucial time.  You can click here or text the keyword “Meals” to 71777 on their cell phone to donate.

  • Virtual, Other
  • Anytime

Donate Prepared Meals

We serve 3 meals a day to our homeless and near-homeless community. We have converted our sit-down meal service to a “take out” meal service for our community guests in support of physical distancing.

Any prepared meals are welcome, including lunch bags with a sandwich, chips, beverage and fruit or dessert.

Donations can be made 24/7.

Drop-off Instructions:

Subterranean Parking – Daily (6:00 am – 11:00 pm)

Loading Dock – Monday – Friday (7:00 am – 3:00 pm)

Ground Floor Security – Open 24 hours

Please call our security and someone will meet you outside to pick up the food

213.624.9258 ext. 2000

    , Groups
  • Ongoing
  • Food Packing
  • Anytime
Items we need

Donate items from our Wish List

COVID-19 WISH LIST     

We thank all of our supporters who have reached out to donate, volunteer, and lend a helping hand since the onset of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.  You have inspired us to be more innovative as we maneuver with confidence through this time of uncertainty with ways to continue providing our emergency services (hot meals, showers, a safe place to sleep, etc.), 12-step recovery, family living, job training, education, and workforce development programs to our community.  Our community needs our help now more than ever.

You can help by donating the following items.

We are serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner “take-out” meals to our community every day.  The number of people we are serving is continuing to increase as other feeding programs have reduced or discontinued services.

  • Disposable lunch bags
  • Disposable multi-compartment to-go food containers
  • Disposable utensils (forks, spoons, knives)
  • Loaves of bread
  • Napkins
  • Plastic wrap
  • Produce bags
  • Ready to eat meals, including sandwiches
  • Re-sealable storage bags
  • Single serving beverages

With our increased diligence in keeping surfaces disinfected and clean, we are going through supplies much more rapidly than before, and resupplying has become problematic because of the current hoarding.

  • Antibacterial disinfecting wipes
  • Disposable gloves
  • EPA approved Antibacterial disinfecting cleaners
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Infrared  no-touch thermometers
  • Surgical masks

2020 GENERAL WISH LIST

Men & Women’s Socks & Underwear/Bras (NEW)

Adult Diapers for Men & Women (all sizes)

Art Supplies (sketch paper & coloring books)

Bath Towels & Wash Cloths

Bottled Water

Copy Paper (letter and legal, white)

Deodorant for Men & Women

Disposable Razors for Men & Women

Face Wipes

Feminine Soap & Spray

First Aid Kits

Hygiene Kits (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant & soap)

Kitchen Towels

Laundry Detergent

Non-perishable Canned Goods

Office/School Supplies (letter & legal pads, pens & staples)

Shaving Cream

Soap

Tampons/Maxi Pads/Panty Liners (all sizes)

Toilet paper

Trash Bags (40 gals)

Twin Size Bed Sheets (used or new, flat or fitted)

  • Item Collection
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About us

Founded in 1914, The Midnight Mission offers paths to self-sufficiency to men, women and children who have lost direction. Our emergency services and 12-step recovery, family living, job training, education and workforce development programs offer a compassionate bridge to achieve and maintain healthy, productive lives. We remove obstacles and provide the accountability and structure that people who are experiencing homelessness need to be productive in their communities. Our conviction and commitment to their success define us.