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How MEND Can Help
Client Resources
- Program Events Master Calendar for 2013 (PDF)
- Community Resource List (PDF)
- March Activities Calendar
Client Brochures:
- Brochures available shortly
MEND Center Hours
Tues. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat. Front desk 9 a.m. to 12 noon;
Food and clothing donations accepted
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Emergency Food Bank
Program Schedule
MEND Center
Meal Program:
Tuesday: (Homeless services only) Breakfast 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m. 3 p.m.
Thursday: Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Friday: Breakfast 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Food Box Distribution:
Tuesday: (Homeless Services Only) 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12 noon
Check with information desk for details. (Please bring your own shopping bags.)
Homeless Meal and Food Box Distribution:
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Our Lady of Peace Church (Satellite Pantry)
Sepulveda: Every 2nd & 4th Friday per month: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Food Donations
Gratefully accepted at the MEND Center
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.10641 N. San Fernando Road, Pacoima
Staff
Foodbank Director
Richard Weinroth
818.686.7334
Foodbank Assistant Director
Luke Ippoliti
818.686.7302
Food Packing Manager
Jesus de Santiago
818.686.7348
Donation Pick-up Driver
Tremain Baker
818.686.7300
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Clothing Center
Program Schedule
General Hours of Operation
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Clothing Registration Hours
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
Clothing Distribution Hours
Homeless Clients:
Tuesday: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Family Clients:
Tuesday: 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Please Note:
- Due to special events, distribution days may change on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please call in advance to ensure we are open on these days.
- A donation of $3.00 is requested
- Please bring a picture ID (with proof of current address if ID address is not current)
- Clients can receive assistance once every 30 days (once monthly only).
- For more information please contact Veronica Soto at 818-686-7328 or veronica@mendpoverty.org
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Medical and Eye Care Clinics
Program Schedules:
Medical Clinics
Appointments MUST be made in person at the MEND office Tuesday through Friday 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Family Medicine:
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – noon
Thursday: 3 – 7 p.m.
First & third Friday of month: 1 – 5 p.m.
Diabetes Clinic:
Second Saturday of month: 9 a.m. – noon
First & third Wednesday: 3 – 7 p.m.
Second Wednesday: 8 a.m. – noon
Hypertension/Healthy Aging:
First & third Tuesday: 1 – 5 p.m.
Women’s Clinic:
First & third Tuesday: 9 a.m. – noon
Chiropractic:
Thursday: 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Acupuncture Clinic:
Tuesday: 2 – 5 p.m.
Adult Peer Counseling:
Wednesday: 12-3 p.m.
Thursday: 12-3 p.m.
Fitness and Exercise:
Yoga:
Thursday: 9:30 a.m., Health Education Room
Zuumba:
Tuesday and Thursday: 11:00 a.m., Health Education Room
Eye Care Clinic:
Days & times vary;
Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Plus other Tuesdays and Fridays. Call for dates.
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Dental Clinic
Program Schedules:
Dental Clinic
- Clinic schedule varies. Dental registration is every Tuesday; applications are limited. Patients with pain may walk in on clinic days.
- A donation of $10.00 is requested for each clinic, each visit
- Need to Bring: proof of address, proof of income, and picture I.D.
- Restrictions: Clinic services are available ONLY for patients who do NOT have Denti-Cal or private insurance.
- Other Information: Basic services provided on a very limited basis.
Among the Dental Clinic activities MEND participates in is the California Dental Association Convention where Denise Sanchez, Dental Clinic Manager, met Lakers hall of famer James Worthy in 2013.
