Burbank Temporary Aid Center

Emergency Assistance In and By the Community

Burbank Temporary Aid Center
Is a Local Community Service 

  • to help meet SHORT TERM EMERGENCY needs for food, shelter, and the necessities of life that cannot be met by other established agencies. 
  • to CENTRALIZE various local resources available for emergency assistance, to avoid duplication of services, and 
  • to assure confidentiality. to provide REFERRAL to other public and private agencies for ongoing services.

  • Families

  • Children

  • Individuals

  • who are temporarily without food or shelter, stranded, without funds and/or 
  • who are caught in complex regulations or for other reasons cannot call upon the resources of the county welfare system or other agencies...

Can Receive ...

  • canned food and supplies from the pantry
  • vouchers for fresh food, shelter, and some other necessities.

HOURS

9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday

Clients should plan to arrive no later than 11:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. in order to allow us the time to provide the best assistance possible.

BURBANK TEMPORARY AID CENTER opened November 1,1974. It is staffed principally by volunteers and supported by contributions of funds and pantry supplies from churches, service clubs, organizations, senior citizen groups, PTA, individuals and businesses.

Thanks for making the holidays brighter!
In November and December, with your help, BTAC provided two holiday food baskets for more than 300 individuals and families. More than 250 families also received holiday gifts through BTAC's Santa's Room program. All this was provided, while continuing to provide assistance with transportation, utility bills and other services! It certainly was a busy few months. Thanks for your caring and support. When you help BTAC, you truly touch lives.

Most Needed Items 
Macaroni & Cheese, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned fruit and any kind of canned spaghetti or other pasta would also be greatly appreciated by the agency's hungry clients. Cans with pop-tops make it easier for our homeless clients. Right now the agency has 151 homeless clients on its roster. Some come once or twice a month, but many come daily, so a lot of this type of food is needed!

BTAC Needs Volunteers!
Are you warmhearted and caring? Then join others who have found a place at BTAC. Intake volunteers help interview clients and determine how BTAC can be of help. Pantry Volunteers help fill orders and keep the donated food well organized. Volunteers with bookkeeping and data entry experience would also be welcome. For more information about volunteering, call 818-848-2822.

BTAC Donation Policy
Due to changing community needs and health issues, BTAC can accept only monetary and food donations. However, in the Fall and Winter, gently used men's pants and jackets and new bedding or sleeping bags are needed. If you have questions, please call BTAC at 818-848-2822.

BTAC address, phone & hours 
BTAC is located at 1304 W. Burbank Blvd. The phone number is 818-848-2822. BTAC is open for services M-F 9:00 a.m. - noon and 1:30 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. If dropping off a donation during the noon hour, please ring the bell at the front door and someone will be able to assist you.

BTAC Volunteers Serve Approximately 1,100 People per Month