I've been going to the Downey location for awhile now and after my visit today, I finally had to leave a review because the service is truly that good. As a busy mom, I usually don't make time to write reviews, but I'm genuinely grateful for the customer service I received today and wanted to take the time to recognize it. Carlos and Vanessa were both incredibly kind, quick, and efficient throughout the whole process. Carlos was especially friendly and made sure I fully understood my benefits and how to properly use them, which I really appreciated. Vanessa was also very helpful and patient. They both made the visit smooth and stress-free. Thank you both for the amazing customer service! read more

Honestly, this made it so easy to shop. Either curbside pick up or a quick in store. Carlos was so knowledgeable and helpful! Whether you shop inside or online, they will still help you to your car. And they have a lot of great deals and good produce options. read more

Been a WIC member for a couple months now and absolutely LOVEEEE this location and their staff! Always so clean, well stocked, and the produce is ALWAYSSSSSS FRESH! They have the best smiles in there! Carlos, Jesus, Maylin & Vanessa are always super helpful and ALWAYS smiles and attentive!! I'm from the Downey Area, but recently moved to La Mirada/Whittier area, and I have a Mother's location right next to me but I would rather not go there unless I really have to for something last minute! My mom still lives here in Downey so when I come over here I do my WIC run. But, I cannot stand the people at the Whittier location, they always look like they hate their jobs or it bothers them to be there. I rather come to Downey! Thank you Mothers in Downey! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the great food available. Great assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables. Dairy products are also available. I specifically want to thank Jesus for his professionalism and patience. This was my first time shopping there, his help with the registration process made pleasurable. I highly encourage EBT recipients take advantage of this perk... Thanks again to Jesus, he made my day! read more

they were very courteous and food was well displayed. Easy to get in and out fast. Prices are really good

10/10 experience ! this was my first time coming here and now this will be my home store ! Ashley and all the girls were so freindly and helpful it was truly a relief coming here! Great customer service and the best produce :) thank you again Ashley! read more

I came to this location for the first time yesterday 12/16 and could not believe how kind and helpful the staff here is! The young lady that helped me was very thorough about how I'm able to use my WIC benefits and gave me a walkthrough of the store and how it works! They were all extremely patient and at the end of my visit, she even helped me load my groceries into my car! Will definitely be returning to this location whenever I'm in the area! read more

I absolutely love this mother's nutritional store. Everything is so clean and organized, the produce is so fresh. They have so many options and they even have a lot of other really good snacks, like those little fruit Korean Ice creams and many more things! The staff are so friendly, Andres helped me today. Very kind and professional kid :) I recommend this place to all the mommies getting WIC :) read more

Love the work they do specially thanks to Carlos who explains me everything and brought my groceries to my car even put them in the car love the service. read more

I go very often and I am never disappointed. The staff is amazing! Always very clean and welcoming. Everyone is so helpful ! Candy , Stephanie, Carlos , Andres and the rest of the staff are always so polite and ready to help in every way that they can. read more

Maylin provides excellent service and is always so sweet and friendly. She is incredibly helpful and truly makes it a pleasure to come into this location. This location also has fresh produce all the time ! read more

Always have great service! Vanessa is great. Fruits are fresh! This place is clean and accommodating. Thank you see you soon!

This was actually my first time attending mother's at this location. Usually go to the one in so gate but recently moved to Downey - so this location is a lot closer to home. I love how organized, clean, and attentive the staff are. As soon as I walked in, there was an associate - middle aged woman wearing a badge lanyard- could be the manager, greeted me right away with a good morning and smile. I think thats good customer service. finally, the young lady cashier who helped, Maylin. she is so sweet and very helpful. she assisted me putting my groceries in the truck for me seeing I'm 9 mo pregnant. will def come back to this location. read more

My experience was amazing as always! Ashley provided exceptional service. She greeted me with a smile and also asked about my day which was very appreciated! The whole staff is always so positive and kind. The fruits and veggies look so good, I know my family is being given the best ! Thank you for creating a great experience. read more

The customer service here is fantastic! Very friendly staff and they helped me so much, plus they took our items to the car for us. The location is very clean and the fruits and veggies are fresh! We will definitely be coming back again. :) read more

Carlos is a great team member at MNC. He is very helpful, patient and knowledgeable of the services available. He also helped me put my groceries in the car. Thank you again Carlos you are a superstar read more

Mother's Nutritional Center is a tiny grocery store in Downey, CA, that caters primarily to Women, Infants and Children (WIC). While this store has been in Downey for quite some time, it wasn't until recently (3/18/22) that I decided to pop in and check it out. This place accepts "cash, SNAP, EBT, Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT), Credit and Debit cards." They stress when you walk in that they are open to the public. It's a bit odd. My neighbor talked this place up during the COVID-19 pandemic. Then she mentioned it again when she rushed to pick up groceries before her elderly parents came over a couple of months ago. Their motto according to their website is "just keeping it simple!" I'll say! Exceedingly limited is another adjective. This place is super tiny. You and a group of toddlers could join in "Ring Around the Rosie" and pass by all of the displays in one verse. Lol. I paid $.75 for a cucumber, $2.25 for a bag of pre-washed broccoli, and $1.50 for a bag of jalapeños. I asked if they had thyme or radishes. None. Other items like milk ($2.99 for a gallon of 2%) and eggs are behind the registers. An employee has to get these items for you. The main reasons I give this place 3 stars is because: 1) I like to check my own items for expiration dates. I get easily distracted by an attendant who has to grab them for me, talks my ear off, and then I forget to check the date. 2) They have a very limited assortment of fruits and vegetables - not at all like their website and Yelp business owner-provided photos perceives them to be. 3) This is store #444 that used to be on Lakewood Blvd (now on Paramount Blvd) and they are still printing that on their receipts as of March 2022. Very friendly employee, Josie, assisted me that day. Even offered to carry my items out to my vehicle. Pregnant mothers and parents with infants and very young children, I'd recommend this place for you. My visit was simply stated, disappointing. TIPS + Visit their website to place an order for curbside pickup. + Closed Sunday. read more

This is my go to mother's location. The parking super easy to get off with babies. The staff super nice!Thanks to Carlos who has helped me a few times. Always so nice and helpful goes above and beyond to help. Loads all of the things very clean in the car and even help with my stroller! The produce is fresh however I'll keep coming because the service that the staff provide. Thank you Carlos read more

This Mothers location is my GO TO! I most recently tried out the pick up option on the app and all the produce I selected was so fresh! All the employees at this location are amazing but Carlos always brings the energy and gives 110% and for that I will always choose Mothers! read more

I recommend coming to this location. All the employees are always very friendly and helpful. I've never had bad experience. 10/10

The best place to have breakfast , fresh, good customer service and good quality food and prices read more

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Greatest customer service Carlos love his service., after long day a nice smile and customer service make ur day easier highly recommended this place read more

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I was pleasantly surprised by the 5 star service that I received here. Thank you to Candy who helped me out . Curbside pickup service was fast and easy. read more

Great service, staff is friendly and helpful. They always offer to load groceries in my car!

Never shopping at a Mother's store again , I went on Saturday July 6th , my son drinks whole milk now so i came in to redeem my vouchers and needed milk . Tell me why these shady people decide to give me milk that expires in 2 days ???? Are you serious how shady can you be ??? They always have almost rotten produce as well . Thank God I checked the exp date !! There goes me wasting money and time . read more

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Never have I seen the store this packed, employees took it like champs! Claudia was my cashier and did amazing under pressure with a full store and rude ladies next to us! read more

The employees here and very nice and helpful but I do agree with the other reviews,a lot of their product goes bad pretty fast.

Mother's you are the best! Came here and staff is awesome! They helped me out very fast and the manager told me about the APP for faster service. I said cool. So I tried it and it was easy to use. I set Up a time for pick up, scanned the checks and showed up and they had everything ready! You Rock! read more

I think I have just found my new Mother nutritional center location; a bit of a drive because I don't live in Downey but worth the drive. This store is very friendly and the customer service is outstanding. My cashier which I wasn't able to get her name was very helpful along with ashley. This store is very different than others they have the baby section where you actually get to choose your baby food without having to circle anything with an erase marker. Overall my experience was awesome at this store. Will be coming again Thank you store:#444 read more

Always very welcoming, very fast service.. curbside pick up works very well when I have my baby with me. I went in last week and got helped by a lady named "josy" or "Josephine" she was so nice, explained my benefits to me & help me to my car. Will definitely go back here, super convenient read more

Josey and all the staff members were super helpful! So nice and answered every question we had. Definitely recommend for first time goers and mothers. This will be my new go-to mothers. Thank you ladies! Great work and customer service. :) read more

Really unhappy wiith this location. My mother went in to redeem WIC vouchers with my almost 4 year old daughter. My daughter had to pee really badly, and was told no, she could not use their restrooms because they didn't have any restrooms. Really!? For shame. read more

I would like to start by the Downey store was my favorite up until recently. My last trip was very unpleasant to say least. The cashier I had was very rude and dry. Her name badge read Kassandra, Not great customer service from what I usually get at this place. She give attitude when I asked to get gallon insted of the small ones. Even rolled eye. Not type to write review but felt this was necessary today. read more

Great service here at the -444 center location in lake wood! came in with my husband and Arcelia the girl at the front was so helpful loved the fact that she offered us everything we didnt know we can get!! So many options and a lot of food for cheap and me being pregnant is a great deal , you have to eat the fruits and vegetables fast because they go bad fast ! And that's only because it's the best quality! Its organic and no hormones or chemicals added thats what people donr understand! U get the freshest purest food here!! Loved this place I recommend it also you're able to get food with EBT!! Wich is even better for me ! read more

I love this location everyone is always customer first. All of the women are warm, welcoming and love there job. This location is always stocked, clean and ready to shop. The manager has a great team, this store has leaders ready to improve any of the other locations. I love the fact they do there job and build relationships with you. They remind you to use the app for convenience. Great store I brag about this location to friends and family all the time. read more

Love mothers but this location always lacks on their fruit and veggie produce they never have enough fruits

Front desk is always very nice. I like that they are fast and helpful. They now have an app for even faster service that's awesome!! Can't wait to use it! read more

First timer to my new journey to becoming a Mother. Came to get my groceries and the staff here couldn't have been more kind, helpful and courteous. Especially staff member Nancy explained the entire process and the exceptional service they provide she was great. Thanks guys you will be my primary store I visit. read more

Such a welcoming and helpful location! Made me feel really comfortable on my first visit. Cynthia's great attitude definitely assured me I made a great choice coming to this location! read more

I recently went in to the store to and Cynthia, the cashier who helped me was super helpful and friendly