Burbank Temporary Aid Center

BTAC strives to help create a community where the poor and working poor are able to access the resources and services they need to move from poverty to self-sufficiency, and to live free of hunger, homelessness, and despair.

BTAC is dedicated to providing the poor, working poor, and homeless of the local community with basic services they need to live with dignity, and to serve citizens of the city in times of emergency and disaster.

As a conduit between the generous donors of the community, foundations and government resources, BTAC works to provide clients with help such as food, utility assistance, transportation assistance, emergency shelter (off-site and short-term), medical assistance, referrals to other community resources, and holiday outreach.

Since its founding in 1974, BTAC has operated out of many different buildings throughout Burbank.  But in the 1990s BTAC moved to a commercial storefront on its current Burbank Blvd. site, which included a residence in the rear converted to office space.
In 2006, after an 18-month building effort, BTAC proudly unveiled its new 5,500 sq. ft. facility.  It includes a modernized food pantry, client laundry and shower facilities, private interview rooms and other features important to accomplishing our mission.

BTAC is a tax-exempt charitable group designated as a 501 c(3) non-profit, and donations are generally deductible.

BTAC’s work is made possible thanks to generous support from individuals, businesses, clubs, church groups, charitable foundations, the City of Burbank, and other government agencies throughout the Southern California area. 

BTAC is also supported by local grocery stores, restaurants, and individuals that provide food for the pantry.

BTAC is the beneficiary of “food drives” organized throughout the year by businesses, church groups, service clubs, civic groups and others who collect food, money and other resources as our needs arise.

BTAC also conducts fundraising events throughout the year, including an annual dinner gala, mail solicitations and, each November, several activities during the city of Burbank’s “BTAC Week” event.

BTAC’s finances undergo annual independent audits.  Those reports are available for public review.
To contribute or volunteer, please contact BTAC at (818) 848-2822.

BTAC cannot accept donations of used items such as furniture, clothing, and appliances.