




Reopening to serve the public
and support Hope the Mission.






Since 1924, The Pantry has fed generations of Angelenos. Your support helps restore this Los Angeles historic landmark for generations to come.

The Pantry is reopening with a renewed purpose: feeding guests, supporting workers, serving neighbors in need, and carrying its legacy into a new chapter.

Every meal served helps support Hope the Mission’s work to provide food, shelter, care, and a path forward for people experiencing homelessness.

Outfitting the kitchen with the fixtures, tools, and systems needed to bring The Pantry back to life.

Creating jobs, hiring locally, and training the team that will reopen The Pantry with purpose.

Helping stock the food, supplies, and daily essentials needed for a strong reopening.

Protecting, repairing, and preserving the legacy of a Los Angeles historic landmark for generations to come.

The Original Pantry Café is reopening as a social enterprise of Hope the Mission — bringing back a beloved Los Angeles institution with a renewed purpose.
Donations help restore and reopen the restaurant, while profits after operating costs will support Hope’s work providing food, shelter, care, and a path forward for people experiencing homelessness.
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Hope the Mission provides food, shelter, care, and long-term support for people experiencing homelessness across Los Angeles. Learn more.
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Looking to make a bigger impact?
Founding partner opportunities are available through Hope the Mission, with lasting recognition inside The Pantry.