As both immigrants and U.S. citizens are being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents daily, many Long Beach and Signal Hill residents are living in fear.
At this time, it may be dangerous for some people to leave their homes, even for essentials like groceries, medication and other needs. Several Long Beach businesses and nonprofits are offering grocery delivery services or drop-offs of other essentials for these individuals, no questions asked.
Food and Other Essentials
ÓRALE’s Grocery Dropoff
Anyone fearful of leaving their home can request groceries to be dropped off at your home through ÓRALE’s Instagram page.
Alley Cat Deliveries
Anyone who is scared to leave their home due to the violent ICE raids going on in Southern California can contact Alley Cat Deliveries to request groceries, pharmacy pick-ups, or other essential items delivered to their home.
Contact Alley Cat Deliveries through Instagram @alley_cat_deliveries.
The Hood Santa
Local resident and executive director of the Local Hearts Foundation Tito Rodriguez is dropping off groceries to anyone struggling to get food due to the ongoing ICE raids.
Email: Groceryhelplhf@gmail.com for help getting groceries.
Ethikli – 352 E. Fourth St.
Ethikli is low-waste, ethically-sourced grocery store on Fourth Street, which regularly offers deliveries and pick-ups. Anyone who needs groceries, medication or other supplies can reach out to @Ethikli on Instagram to coordinate a food or other items drop-off.
Long Beach Community Table
This Long Beach nonprofit delivers food to people in the community who are homebound for any reason, as well as those who are disabled, without transportation or can’t make it to a store or their pantry. Deliveries are made by volunteer drivers once every weekend (Saturday through Monday). Fill out Long Beach Community Table’s application online to apply for grocery delivery, call 562-548-0774 or email lbcthomebound@gmail.com.
They also have an open pantry Tuesdays and Wednesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., Fridays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m.
Do you know of someone offering grocery/essentials drop-offs? Please let us know in the comments or by emailing newspaper@signaltribune.com so we can add to this list.
