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Volunteers ask council for weekly loading/parking permit to serve Skid Row; clerk says CD14 will follow up

5772362 · September 13, 2025
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Summary

Volunteers with My Friends House Foundation asked the council for a weekly parking/loading permit at 540 South San Pedro on Wednesdays so they can offload clothing, shoes and other supplies for people experiencing homelessness; the city clerk said staff would try to connect them with Council District 14.

Several volunteers with My Friends House Foundation used the public-comment period to request a regular loading and parking accommodation to support weekly humanitarian distribution on Skid Row. Speakers said the foundation has provided food, clothing and housing resources at 540 South San Pedro Street each Wednesday for 16–17 years and that volunteers face ticketing and harassment while unloading donations.

Carmela Higgins, who identified herself as speaking on behalf of…

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