San Pedro and Carson: Vaccinations, Food Distribution and Back To School Fair

Free COVID Vaccinations in Carson

If you have not yet gotten vaccinated against COVID-19, please take advantage of one of the free vaccination sites in your community. The best way to slow the spread and prevent transmission is to have as many people vaccinated as possible. If you have family or friends who are not yet vaccinated, please let them know it is the best way to protect themselves, their families and our neighbors from the dangerous Delta Variant that is driving the recent COVID surge.

Below are the vaccination sites that are available in Carson.

As always, the shots are safe, free, and open to everyone 12 years old and older regardless of immigration status.

Time: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 14

Venue: Dolphin Park, 21205 Water Street, Carson

Time: 4 to 7 p.m. Aug. 17

Venue: Foisia Park, 23410 Catskill Avenue, Carson

Time: 3 to 8 p.m. Aug. 18

Venue: Stevenson Park, 17400 Lysander Drive, Carson

Time: 5 to 8 p.m. Aug. 20

Venue: Veteran Park, 22400 Moneta Avenue, Carson

Free Food Distribution in Carson

The Los Angeles Regional Food Bank will provide free food to those in need at this drive-through distribution. Face coverings are required and there will be no walk-up service. No eligibility is required.

Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., Aug. 13

Venue: Carson Community Center, 801 East Carson Street, Carson

Back to School Fair in San Pedro

A free backpack and school supply giveaway event. The event will feature entertainment, games, and face-painting.

Free backpacks and school supplies will be given away. You can also receive free flu vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines, health screenings, and resources from community organizations.

Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 14

Venue: Harbor Community Health Centers, 425 S. Pacific Avenue, San Pedro