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As a private nonprofit and Community Action Agency, Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action, Inc. (IMACA) is committed to serving and empowering the residents of Inyo, Mono, and Alpine counties.

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Inyo Mono Advocates for Community Action

Whether you’re struggling to find affordable child care or need emergency shelter, we’re here to support you.

Programs to Support You

Family Services

Working parents and students have peace of mind knowing that we can help cover the cost of child care. Our own preschools are safe, inclusive, and play-based!

Food

We make nutritious foods accessible to our rural communities. Now operating as a drive-thru food pantry, be sure to check our schedule!

Housing & Homeless Services

Everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. From emergency shelter to rental assistance to affordable apartments, let us help you with your next step.

Energy Assistance

Nobody should have to choose between keeping their home comfortable and buying necessities. We can help pay your energy bill AND make your home more energy-efficient.

Other Services

We offer emergency services for those affected by natural disasters, and free tax aide through the AARP Foundation.

Not sure where to go?

Upcoming
Food Distribution

Latest Drive-Thru Schedule.

In response to COVID-19, our food pantries have transformed into drive-thru distribution sites. Please complete an Intake Form at least 1 day before your distribution date. Please do not arrive any earlier than one hour before the distribution start time.

INDEPENDENCE

Independence Park – enter on W. Citrus St. and continue on to S. Washington.

NOVEMBER 15 10:00AM – 10:30AM

LONE PINE

Parking lot at the Lone Pine Sports Complex – north end of Lone Pine at the ball diamonds.

NOVEMBER 15 11:30AM – 1:00PM

BENTON

Benton Community Center, 58869 Hwy 120, Benton, CA 93512

NOVEMBER 16 10:00AM – 11:00AM

CHALFANT

Chalfant Fire Department, 215 Valley Rd., Chalfant Valley, CA 93514

NOVEMBER 16 11:30AM – 12:00PM

BIG PINE

Mendenhall Park, 327 N. School St., Big Pine, CA 93514

NOVEMBER 17 10:00AM – 11:00AM

KEELER

Keeler Volunteer Fire Station, Old State Highway, Keeler, CA 93530

NOVEMBER 18 10:30AM – 11:00AM

DARWIN

IMACA Food Shed, Behind U.S. Post Office, Darwin, CA 93522

NOVEMBER 18 12:00PM – 1:00PM

TECOPA

Tecopa Community Center, 400 Tecopa Hot Springs Rd., Tecopa, CA 92389

NOVEMBER 19 11:00AM – 11:30AM

CHARLESTON VIEW

Dumpsters on Old Spanish Trail Highway, Charleston View, CA

NOVEMBER 19 12:30PM – 1:00PM

WALKER

Walker Senior Center, 442 Mule Deer Rd., Walker, CA 96107

NOVEMBER 29 10:00AM – 10:30AM

BRIDGEPORT

Community Center, 129 Emigrant St., Bridgeport, CA 93517

NOVEMBER 29 12:00PM – 12:30PM

LEE VINING

Community Center, 296 Mattly Ave., Lee Vining, CA 93541

NOVEMBER 29 1:00PM – 1:30PM

MAMMOTH

St. Joseph’s Church, 58 Ranch Rd., Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546

NOVEMBER 30 12:00PM – 1:00PM

JUNE LAKE

Community Center, 90 W. Granite Ave., June Lake, CA 93529

NOVEMBER 30 12:30PM – 1:00PM

BISHOP

Tri-County Fair Grounds, 475 Sierra St., Bishop, CA 93514

NOVEMBER 30 3:00PM – 4:00PM

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2020 impact

IMACA’s service region spans 13,000 square miles, making it one of the largest in California. With your help, we can continue to uplift our rural communities.

104 children

prepared for kindergarten.

10784 people

avoided hunger.

75 people

maintained safe & affordable housing for at least 6 months.

431 households

avoided utility shut-offs.

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Shared by Kay

“Darren & IMACA Staff: Thank you so much for all the good work you all do and the gift of the weatherization program! Much gratefulness & appreciation to you all!”