Brown Bag Food Distribution Program

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Family Food Distribution Program

The Family Food Distribution Program is available to low-income families living in Signal Hill who meet low income qualifications. Extremely low and low income Signal Hill residents are eligible for the program. 

Please complete the application and attach related documents. Once completed please submit to Community Services Department, 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Forms may also be emailed to ComServices@cityofsignalhill.org  or faxed to 562-989-7394. Applicants must provide current copies of the following information:

  • Proof of Signal Hill residency (Current Utility Bill)            
  • Income certification (W2 for 2021 or two recent paystubs within 60 days) 
  • Photo ID 

Senior Brown Bag Food Distribution Program

A supplement of groceries is available to low-income residents of Signal Hill over the age of 55 through the City’s Brown Bag Food Distribution Program. Groceries consist of a variety of meat, chicken, fresh fruit and vegetables, and canned goods.

Please complete the application and attach related documents. Once completed please submit to Community Services Department, 1800 E. Hill Street, Signal Hill, CA 90755. Forms may also be emailed to ComServices@cityofsignalhill.org or faxed to 562-989-7394.

Applicants must provide current copies of the following information with their application:

  • Proof of Signal Hill residency (Current Utility Bill) 
  • Income certification
  • Photo ID

Food distribution for registered participants occurs every other Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in front of the Signal Hill Community Center.

1780 E. Hill Street
Signal Hill, CA 90755

Individuals who are unable to pick up their food at the designated time may make an appointment with the Community Services Department to pick up their Brown Bag between 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Arrangements for late pick-up must be made no later than 8 a.m. Thursday morning. The designated person will be required to present the member’s membership card at the time of pick-up.

Questions/More Information

Please call Community Services during regular business hours at 562-989-7330.