How to register for Project Shepherd

Published on October 26, 2026

The holiday season can be tough for some Lakewood households, including those who have faced unemployment or underemployment for many months.

If you are a Lakewood resident facing tough economic times, your neighbors want to help.

Make an appointment now to register to receive help from Project Shepherd for Thanksgiving and the December holiday.

How to register

1. Request an appointment time for the registration period by calling the Burns Community Center at 562-925-7512, Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

2. Project Shepherd registration appointments are available from Monday, Nov. 2 through Sunday, Nov. 15.

3. When you come for your appointment, please bring the following:

• A current utility bill (water, gas, electric) or government award letter.

• Identification for each person in the household, including children.

Eligibility requirements

Lakewood residents only.
Those who are low-income, unemployed or on public assistance.

Thank you to our sponsors

Project Shepherd would like to thank our Platinum sponsors for their generous support this holiday season.

Ryan Tax Firm

Albertsons/Vons/Pavilions

Walmart

Los Angeles County Supervisor Janice Hahn

Call to register

Call now to make an appointment for the registration period of Nov. 2-15.

Burns Community Center
5510 Clark Ave., Lakewood

Open Monday-Friday
7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

562-925-7512

Year-round food pantry

Project Shepherd also offers a year-round food pantry and utility bill assistance program to Lakewood residents in need.

Appointments to apply are needed, as this is not a drop-in program.

To make an appointment for the food pantry or utility assistance program, call the community center that serves your zip code:

For zip codes 90712 and 90713:
Burns Community Center
562-925-7512

For zip code 90715:
Palms Park
562-865-6414

Learn more about Project Shepherd.