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Assistance League of Stockton is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to serving the community through philanthropic programs such as Operation School Bell®, which annually clothes over 1,200 school children in need. Other programs include:
Programs are largely funded through the proceeds from the thrift shop. The Assistance League of Stockton maintains a thrift shop with clothing and other household items at 1319 East Harding Way in Stockton.
Low-income resident of San Joaquin County. Must bring photo identification for head of household and Social Security Cards for each member of household.
Good Samaritan Service Center provides food and clothing for low-income individuals in need. Referrals to shelters, low-income housing, other food banks, employment listings and free medical care is also offered. The goal is to provide the basic needs for today and the necessary training for tomorrow.
Those with barriers to employment
Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley, Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides employment and training opportunities to assist people with employment barriers to become self-sufficient, working members of our community. Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley, Inc. offers:
Goodwill Industries of San Joaquin Valley, Inc. has 14 retail thrift stores throughout the San Joaquin Valley, an outlet in Stockton, CA and an online store at shopgoodwill.com.
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Gospel Center Rescue Mission Clothing Room allows individuals to get shoes and clothing free of charge. The clothing room is open to the public Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Due to COVID-19, the number of clients and amount of time spent in the Clothing Room is limited. Limit of 6 items per person and clothing type varies from week to week. Families can also be assisted with furniture on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Gospel Center Rescue Mission provides dinner for any person in need. Meals are served at 5:30 p.m. Please call for other services offered by GCRM.
For men and women (with children) with any addiction, domestic violence or human trafficking and other traumas along with life skills issues. A six month residence on campus is required. Successful completion of the first six months or first phase of New Life Program (NLP) may lead to another six month or second phase or more.
New Life Program provides three daily meals, housing, clothing, chapel services plus addiction counseling. A supportive environment is maintained to assist in the restoration and rebuilding of lives. The following topics are offered:
Referrals from social services.
Second Time Around is a thrift store that helps support the expenses involved in running the McHenry House Family Shelter. Free clothes and supplies are available to individuals with referrals from social service organizations.
Homeless low-income families, men or women with children.
Family Crisis Intervention Program provides services to homeless families. A case manager will meet with clients on a daily basis to set goals, problem solve, make referrals, monitor progress, and provide support and encouragement. A thrift shop provides clients with clean clothing. Assistance in finding child care is also provided.
McHenry House is able to refer to Central Valley Low Income Housing.
Children grade K-6 whose family lives in a shelter within San Joaquin County and are without permanent housing or are in transition.
one.Charter Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade charter school. The school also serves children in transition or homeless children. The schools goal is to satisfy the physical, emotional and educational needs of children in San Joaquin County, using a strong academic program that includes standards-based education with a strong emphasis on literacy and math skills. Children are provided with breakfast, lunch, school supplies, clothing, and other necessities.
Counselors, interns and a school clinician are available to assist children through traumas associated with neglect, abandonment, physical, emotional, and sexual abuse as well as homelessness, hunger, physical and educational issues. The school also serves as a resource center for all homeless youth in San Joaquin County.
Please see below.
PREVAIL (formerly Womens Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin Countys primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through these programs and services, victims can heal, restore hope, strengthen families, and build a safer community.
Services offered by PREVAIL include:
Shelter Programs (Crisis Specialists are available 24/7 to complete an assessment over the phone to determine if an individual is eligible for these programs):
Homeless single mothers with custody of at least one child. Must have birth certificate for children and social security cards for all family members entering program. No drugs or alcohol, must pass a drug test.
Raymus House provides shelter for single mothers with their children. Each family has a fully furnished bedroom and shares the living areas and essential chores. Food is provided at no charge. Counseling is available for all residents, including addictive behavior, adult and children’s psychological counseling, and case management.
Raymus House is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling, residents are equipped with tools that help them become proactive in restoring their spiritual, emotional, occupational, legal, financial, medical, and recovery health. Individual treatment plans cultivate self-respect, self-reliance and spiritual direction in order to strengthen families and empower success.
Low-income resident of Ripon. Must provide proof of need and address.
Ripon Interfaith Ministries provides emergency assistance with food to low-income families in crisis. Groceries are provided for about four days, once or twice per month. Clothing is provided once per month (five articles of clothing per person). Holiday food boxes are distributed at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Low-income Stockton residents living in the 95206, 95231 and 95330 zip codes. Residents must provide picture identification and proof of residency (utility bill or a current bill).
Taft Community Center offers a wide range of services:
Food and Nutrition Services:
Senior Program:
Additional Programs:
The Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services. Community members are encouraged to visit the Center each day from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for more information.
Vary; please call for more information.
Thornton Community Center provides assistance to families primarily living in the Thornton/North San Joaquin County area. The following services are offered:
Youth Program
Senior Program
A person/family must be experiencing homelessness for all our programs other than the dining room for meals.
St. Marys Community Services exits to create pathways out of homelessness and poverty by offering essential daily services and supportive programs provided with respect and dignity.
St. Mary Community Services serves 3 meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year to members of the community in need of nourishing meals. People experiencing homelessness are able to access hot showers, clean clothing, social services, medical and dental care, recuperative care, womens lodge, mens lodge, and family lodge.
San Joaquin Homeless court is held on the last Friday of each month at 3:00 p.m. on the campus It allows individuals to clear up old traffic tickets, minor criminal charges and fines. Call the Resource Center for more information.
Residents of Manteca, Lathrop or French Camp. Must bring photo ID, proof of address and proof of income for family.
St. Vincent de Paul provides supplemental groceries for individuals and families living in Manteca, Lathrop, or French Camp. Distribution for food is Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Individuals and families can receive assistance once every 30 days. Holiday Food Baskets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-ups are at the beginning of November for Thanksgiving and beginning of December for Christmas.
Families in need of food, clothing and shelter.
Stockton 209 Cares help those in poverty, including the homeless. Food, clothing and other assistance are provided for low-income families in need. Stockton 209 Cares partner with various local community organizations to better assist each individual cause, from feeding the homeless to cleaning up neighborhoods.
Low or no-income individuals and families (Tracy residents only). Must bring:
Tracy Interfaith Ministries provides emergency food which is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emergency clothing is also provided for residents in need.
Tracy Interfaith Ministries offers a Families-At-Risk program, designed to assist a family through a one-time financial emergency. It provides emergency funds to help a family meet household costs when the family is faced with a temporary job loss, a medical emergency or other financial crisis.
