Help Me Help You

Established in 2002, HMHY is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families in need by increasing access to food, public benefits, economic security, and social security benefits. HMHY provides essential services to more than 55,000 individuals annually, focusing on children, single mothers, disabled individuals, seniors, veterans, and the homeless. Services include 10 food pantries (school and community Long Beach locations); Long Beach Food Pantry Delivery (for seniors); free enrollment services for CalFresh, MediCal, Social Security, General Relief, and more. These services work to reduce hunger and poverty, improve nutrition and health, boost family economic security, as well as motivate and transition residents from lives of poverty to self-sufficiency.

Testimonials

1. "Help Me Help You changed my whole life. My benefits advocate was always there for me to go above and beyond to help me. I finally got the help and benefits I need. Thank you!" Gloria, Long Beach, CA
2. "I'm so grateful to my Benefits Access Support advocate who worked tirelessly to get my benefits claims (Social Security & CalFresh) awarded when I believed it was too difficult. Look no further, the benefits team at Help Me Help You are the best!" Forrest, Long Beach CA
3. "I would take three buses and walk over an hour to get my food pantry groceries until I became too weak to make the trip. Thank God for HMHY, who are kindly delivering my food pantry selection of groceries to my door. I don't know how I would survive without them", said Thelma, Long Beach Food Pantry Delivery client.
4. "The team at Help Me Help You mean so much to me, your cheerful faces and smiles always lift me. You have no idea how much love you give to people who need it the most. Your fresh nutritious groceries are a lifesaver to me and my family.", Grocery Grab N Go client
5. "I am forever grateful to Help Me Help You for providing a variety of fresh and packaged groceries each week and for catering to my cultural and dietary needs. I don't know what I would do without you", Long Beach Grocery Grab N Go client.