Community’s Child Back to School Drive Aims to Help 200 South Bay Kids
Local Anchor is teaming up with Community’s Child on a back to school drive that aims to help 200 South Bay children start the school year with the supplies they need. The Torrance based nonprofit has served families across the Greater South Bay and Harbor Area for years, and this year’s back to school push is one of its biggest community asks yet.
Who Is Community’s Child
Community’s Child is a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in Torrance that runs the Hope Community Center, a hub of services for local families, infants, and seniors facing poverty, hunger, or homelessness. The organization’s mission is simple: give South Bay families the resources they need to thrive.
Through the Hope Community Center, Community’s Child offers a range of ongoing programs, including:
Food Pantry
A weekly food distribution held Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon, serving families throughout the South Bay.
Infant Pantry
Diapers, formula, and other essentials for babies in local families facing financial strain.
Senior Food Program
Food support tailored to older adults in the community who need extra help stretching their grocery budget.
Annual Health Fair
A yearly event connecting South Bay residents with health resources and screenings.
Scheduled Special Classes
Ongoing education and training designed to help families build stability and break cycles of poverty.
Why the Back to School Drive Matters
Back to school season can be one of the most expensive times of year for families, especially those already stretched thin. Between backpacks, notebooks, folders, and everyday classroom essentials, the cost adds up fast. Community’s Child is stepping in to close that gap, with a goal of outfitting 200 South Bay children with the supplies they need to head back to the classroom with confidence.
Deadline to Order Supplies: July 29
Anyone hoping to support this year’s drive should know the timeline is tight. Community’s Child needs supply orders placed by July 29 to make sure every child is covered before the school year begins. That gives South Bay residents and local businesses a small window to step up and make an impact.
How South Bay Residents Can Help
Community’s Child relies on community support to keep programs like the back to school drive, food pantry, and infant pantry running. Residents interested in donating supplies, sponsoring a child, or learning more about ways to get involved can contact Community’s Child directly.
For Food Pantry and program information, call (310) 538-6831.
Local Anchor will continue sharing updates on this drive and other ways South Bay residents can support Community’s Child throughout the year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the goal of the Community’s Child back to school drive?
The goal is to provide back to school supplies for 200 children across the South Bay before the new school year begins.
When is the deadline to help with the back to school drive?
Supply orders need to be placed by July 29.
What other programs does Community’s Child run?
Community’s Child operates a weekly food pantry, an infant pantry, a senior food program, an annual health fair, and scheduled special classes through its Hope Community Center in Torrance.
How can I contact Community’s Child?
Call (310) 538-6831 for food pantry and program information.
Get Involved
South Bay residents who want to help 200 local kids start the school year off right should reach out to Community’s Child before the July 29 deadline. Every backpack and box of supplies helps a local family breathe a little easier this fall.
Stay Connected With Local Anchor
We cover the South Bay every week: the events worth showing up for, the restaurants worth the wait, and the community stories worth knowing. Here’s how to stay in the loop.
- š§ Weekly Newsletter: The week’s best South Bay events and things to do ā Subscribe
- š¬ WhatsApp Channel: Last-minute picks and weekend alerts ā Join
- šø Instagram: @WeAreLocalAnchor
- šµ TikTok: @WeAreLocalAnchor
- ā¶ļø YouTube: Local Anchor on YouTube
- š„ Facebook Groups: What’s Happening in the South Bay | South Bay Local
