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NOLP Food Pantries & Nutrition

We can help you with food and other essentials so that you can focus on getting healthy and staying healthy.

APLA Health’s Vance North Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) is the nation’s largest network of food pantries for people with HIV.
Clients at our NOLP food pantries receive pre-bagged groceries that include fresh dairy, frozen meats, fresh produce, and an assortment of canned and dry goods that cover 100% of weekly meals as well as hygiene items and cleaning supplies.

NOLP clients also receive bilingual, one-on-one nutritional counseling and nutrition classes. Fact sheets about a range of nutrition topics and recipes for use with NOLP products are available in all NOLP locations.

For more information, please contact us at nolp1@apla.org.

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Resources of the Month:
Santa Monica Symphony: Annual MLK Concert

Join the Santa Monica Symphony & the ICYOLA for our Annual MLK concert with guest conductors, Gary Pratt and Charles Dickerson.

When:
Saturday, January 18, 2025 · 3 - 5pm PST

Where:
Barnum Hall
600 Olympic Boulevard Santa Monica, CA 90405

Reserve a Spot:
RSVP

About:
Santa Monica Symphony
Gary Pratt, guest conductor
Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles
Charles Dickerson, founder and conductor
Earl Ofari Hutchinson, narrator
Tonoccus McClain, operator

Resources of the Month:
LA Voices: Black History Celebration with Inner-City Youth Orchestra of LA

Celebrate Black History Month with a special concert by the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles!

When:
Sunday, February 9, 2025 · 4 - 7pm PST

Where:
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th Street Los Angeles, CA 90005

Reserve a Spot:
RSVP

About:
ICYOLA, the largest predominantly Black orchestra in the U.S., is dedicated to enriching young lives through exceptional music education. In collaboration with African Americans for LA Opera, this event will spotlight esteemed compositions by Black composers.

Featured works include the iconic “Black National Anthem,” “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” by ICYOLA Music Director Charles Dickerson. Also, enjoy “Festival Overture” by Kenechi Fortune and “Trial and Triumph” by Kenichi and Kevon Fortune, paying tribute to the first female African American U.S. Supreme Court Justice, Ketanji Brown Jackson. Margaret Bonds’ “Montgomery Variations,” inspired by pivotal moments in the civil rights movement, adds to the evening’s powerful program.

All LA Voices events are free of charge and will include docent-led tours of The Ebell of LA’s historic campus.

Los Angeles Job Fair - Los Angeles Career Fair

Meet Live and In-person and Interview with Local and Nationally Known Employers at The Los Angeles Job Fair & Career Fair

When:
Thursday, February 13, 2025, 11:30am - 1:30pm PST

Where:
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
5711 West Century Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90045

Reserve a Spot:
RSVP

About:
Are you looking for a New Career in Los Angeles? Now you can Meet & Conduct Face-to-Face Interviews with Local and Nationally Known Employers at The Los Angeles Job Fair - LIVE and In-person Career Fair (All Positions).

PrEPárate y VIHve: Current Topics Facing the LGBTQ+ Latinx Community

When:
Friday, February 7 · 10am - 3pm PST

Where:
8601 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90003

Reserve a spot:
RSVP

About:
Led by moderator Joaquín Gutierrez, our panel of community members and industry experts will discuss HIV stigma, mental health, and immigration in the LGBTQ+ Latinx community.

Our free program includes translation services in Spanish and English, lunch, entertainment, Q&A, and a Zoom option for online attendees.

Mom's Day of Wellness

Come join us at The Plant Chica for a day dedicated to pampering and self-care for all the moms out there! Mom's Day of Wellness is your chance to focus on YOU with a day of movement, relaxation, and meaningful connection alongside fellow moms.

When:
Saturday, January 18, 2025 · 9 - 11:30am PST

Where:
The Plant Chica
4311 Degnan Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90008

Reserve a spot:
RSVP

About:
Join us for:
Mindful Movement
Self-Care Services
Listening Circles
Wellness Talks
Light Refreshments

Who is this for?
Moms of all stages—expecting, new, or seasoned—who need a day to move, breathe, and connect with a supportive community.

What to Bring:
A yoga mat
Comfortable workout clothes
Water bottle
An open heart and mind!

Why Attend?
Because you deserve a day to care for yourself, feel good in your body, and build connections with other moms who get it.
Reserve your spot today!
Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this day of movement, relaxation, and sisterhood.
We can't wait to nurture YOU!
NOLP Events and Recipes

NOLP Recipes and Fact Sheets

HAVE A SPECIAL DIET?

Vegan?
Vegetarian?
Gluten-Free?
Substitutions may be available!
Call or text Gina at 213.201.1478.

CALL GINA

¿TIENES UNA DIETA ESPECIAL?

Vegan?
Vegetarian?
Gluten-Free?
Substitutions may be available!
Call or text Gina at 213.201.1478.

LLAMAR GINA

HEALTHY RECIPES

Asparagus recipes (pdf)
Broccoli recipes (pdf)
Chicken recipes (pdf)

RECETAS SALUDABLES

Recetas de brócoli (pdf)
Recetas de espárragos (pdf)
Recetas de pollo (pdf)

APLA Wrap Demo

NUTRITION FACT SHEETS

Bloating and Gas (pdf)
Bone Health (pdf)
Diarrhea (pdf)
Heartburn (pdf)
Loss of Appetite (pdf)
Nausea (pdf)
Oral Health (pdf)

TRATAMIENTOS NUTRICIÓN

Las Agruras (pdf)
Diarrea (pdf)
El Gas y la Hinchazón (pdf)
Hablemos de Pavo (pdf)
Huesos Sanos (pdf)
Náuseas (pdf)
Pérdida de Apetito (pdf)
Salud Oral (pdf)

Enrollment Forms

Enrolling in NOLP is easy. Provide a copy of your photo ID and proof of HIV diagnosis, and complete our enrollment form.

NOLP Fact Sheet

Kitchenless Meal Bags

The Vance North Necessities of Life Program is now offering kits with ready to eat items for clients who are unhoused or cannot properly store or refrigerate their pantry groceries. For more information on how to receive your meal bag, please call or text 213.201.1433 or 213.201.1477.

NOLP Food Pantry
Locations

Enrollment for NOLP is easy. Provide a copy of your photo ID and proof of HIV diagnosis, and complete our enrollment form.

As hours may change due to holidays or unforeseen circumstances, please contact us at 213.201.1433 before visiting your local pantry site.

West Hollywood

Michael Gottlieb Health Center, West Hollywood

7531 Santa Monica BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90046 

1st and 3rd Saturday of the month: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.

East Hollywood

Wesley Health Centers – Vermont

954 N. Vermont Ave.Los Angeles, CA 90029 

Wednesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Venice

Venice Family Clinic/Common Ground

622 Rose Ave.Venice, CA 90291 

1st Wednesday of the month: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Pasadena

Wesley Health Centers – Andrew Escajeda Clinic

1845 N. Fair Oaks Ave.Pasadena, CA 91103 

Friday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Antelope Valley

Wesley Health Centers – Health and Wellness Center

45104 10th St. WestLancaster, CA 93534 

Thursday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

North Hollywood

Vance North Necessities of Life Program, North Hollywood

7336 Bellaire Ave.North Hollywood, CA 91605 

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Long Beach

AFS/APLA Health

590 E. Willow St.Long Beach, CA 90806 

Tuesday: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Claremont

Foothill AIDS Project

678 S. Indian Hill Blvd. Suite 220 Claremont, CA 91711 

2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Koreatown

David Geffen Health Center, Koreatown

611 S. Kingsley Dr.Los Angeles, CA 90005 

Wednesday / Friday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

1st Friday of the month: Closed

South Los Angeles

APLA Health Center, CDU/MLK Medical Campus

1679 E. 120th St.Los Angeles, CA 90059 

Thursday: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. / 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.

3rd Thursday of the month: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Closes at 3 p.m. on 3rd Thursday of the month

Special Events

For more information, please contact us at nolp1@apla.org.

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