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Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA) is an educational, problem-solving organization that provides leadership for Park Village Apartments and its surrounding residents by collaborating with larger communities to provide a safe and positive environment that promotes economic development and small business.
APSARA offers many services which include:
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Black Urban Farmers Association (BUFA) was established for an efficient and sustainable small crop, pesticide-free farm.
BUFA offers locally grown, pesticide free fruits and vegetables that honor the heritage and legacy of African American agriculture, prioritizing fruits, veggies, and roots with culinary ties to BIPOC food in America.
Please call to inquire about our Corporate Volunteer, Senior Produce, and Youth Education programs.
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Bread of Life is a non-profit outreach in northern San Joaquin County which provides supplemental groceries to people in need. Bread of Life has now expanded its outreach to the greater Stockton community and the cities of Lodi, Tracy and Manteca. Bread of Life partners with other community-based organizations to bring the food to one central location in each city and distributes the food on the third Saturday of each month to thousands of needy families.
Locations:
Lodi: Ebenezer Congregational Church, 825 South Central Avenue. on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For first-time participants, please go to the registration table.
Tracy: City on a Hill Mission Church, 489 West Mount Diablo Avenue. on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For first-time participants, please go to the registration table.
Manteca: Transformed Through Hope Ministries, 201 West Alameda Street. on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For first-time participants, please go to the registration table.
Stockton: LifeSong Church, 3034 Michigan Avenue. on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For first-time participants, please go to the registration table.
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Calvary Community Church provides a bag of groceries to those in need on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Individuals or families can receive assistance once a month.
Once a month, Calvary sponsors a clothes giveaway and supports San Joaquin Commodities, as well as Mobile Fresh food giveaways on the third week of the month.
Calvary also provides food assistance every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. to those in need.
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Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton has provided social services to people in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, and Mono counties, for over 80 years; and it has served as a sign of hope in local communities for people of all ages, religions, and races.
Today Catholic Charities provides over twenty-four vital programs and services to the most vulnerable within our communities.
San Joaquin County residents in need of food.
Nutrition Assistance Services provides the following programs:
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City of Lathrop Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services offers the following services:
Aged 3 and up
Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.
The Center provides:
Programs for seniors include:
Brown Bag for seniors 60 years and older is the first and third Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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Stribley Community Center provides youth with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, art contests, teen concerts, arts and crafts, basketball, dances and many others. There is also a Teen Advisory Board, a weight room and the After School Express Program.
Senior program available for adults ages 50 and over. Programs offered include painting, crafts, bingo and cards. Seniors are provided with hot lunches daily from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for those 60 and older. Cost for lunch is a $2 donation for seniors and $6 for non-seniors.
Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) participants receive money on a reusable California WIC Card to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets. The foods provided for are high in one or more of the following nutrients: protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. These are the nutrients frequently lacking in the diets of the program’s target participants. Foods include milk (or soy), fruits and vegetables, beans or peanut butter, whole-grain foods, eggs, infant foods, cereals, etc.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Lodi Clinic is a special supplemental nutrition program that helps families get healthy food.
WIC provides:
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Tracy participants receive money on a reusable California WIC Card to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets. The foods provided for are high in one or more of the following nutrients: protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. These are the nutrients frequently lacking in the diets of the program’s target participants. Foods include milk (or soy), fruits and vegetables, beans or peanut butter, whole-grain foods, eggs, infant foods, cereals, etc.
Cornerstone Community Church Helping Hands provides supplemental groceries for those in need. Distribution is the third Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
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Delta Health Care is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing health, nutrition, wellness, breastfeeding, and health education outreach services to underserved families, women, adolescents, children and individuals in San Joaquin County, of the following:
Bring current identification with proof of address in San Joaquin County. If ID is not current, bring additional proof of current San Joaquin County address (gas, electric, cable TV, or telephone bill).
Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin County, founded in 1968, is the largest direct provider of packaged emergency food in San Joaquin County. The mission of the Emergency Food Bank is to build a stronger community by providing a safety net of food, nutrition and health education, job training, and hope to residents of San Joaquin County who find themselves in an emergency situation.
Emergency Food Bank emphasizes health, nutrition, food economics, and education; and provides classes in nutrition education, and healthy economical meal planning and preparation. Food is distributed through the main pantry, 14 satellite pantries, and 61 Mobile Farmer’s Market locations throughout San Joaquin County. CalFresh application assistance is also available. Emergency food assistance is available twice per calendar month.
Main Pantry hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. For more information, please call (209) 464-7369, or visit http://www.stocktonfoodbank.org.
Connect with them:
Low-income residents of Escalon, Farmington and Collegeville. Must show proof of residency at each visit.
Community Action Resources of Escalon (C.A.R.E.) provides weekly supplemental food for low-income residents of Escalon, Farmington, and Collegeville. A bag of food is given for each household on Wednesdays between 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Senior Brown Bag Program offers people over 60 years of age on fixed incomes one bag of food every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $12 yearly. C.A.R.E also distributes government commodities to low-income households on the third Thursday of each month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
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.
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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:
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Harvester Farmss mission is to help families in need from going without fresh fruit, nuts, and vegetables. There are far too many oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peaches, plums, figs, apricots, persimmons, walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc. going to waste in peoples yards.
Harvester Farms will help pick surplus fruit and nuts from trees in peoples front or back yards and donate it to the local food bank, Helping Hands, or directly to those in need. Help prevent good food from going to waste. Please call for more information.
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.
Must be a resident of Lathrop or French Camp. Proof of income, photo ID and proof of address is required.
Our Lady of Guadalupe operates a food pantry and provides those in need with supplemental groceries. Distribution is twice a month, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or for emergencies during office hours. For more information and to verify distribution dates, please call (209) 858-4466.
Anyone in need of food resources. Photo ID and proof of income required.
Place of Refuge provides supplemental groceries to people in need. Please call to sign up, as an appointment is required.
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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.
Individuals interested in surplus food program must be low-income. Proof of income and residency is required.
Ripon Community Center serves as a distribution center for the surplus food program for low-income individuals. For specific distribution days and times, please contact Ray Garcia at (209) 450-7082. The Center may also be rented for community events or private gatherings. Please call for more details.
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.
Residents living in Lodi, Galt, Acampo, Woodbridge, Clements, Lockeford, Isleton, and Jackson.
The Salvation Army of Lodi typically serves weekly food boxes Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call to verify dates, times, and documentation needed for registration, as well as to learn more about about additional year-round and seasonal assistance programs.
Free "walk-in" hot meals are also served daily at 5:00 p.m. at Hope Harbor Shelter, located at 622 North Sacramento Street in Lodi.
Low-income San Joaquin County residents.
Food For You Commodity Program provides free USDA food to income eligible individuals at the eight county community centers and various volunteer sites throughout the county. Individuals must meet residence requirements for pick up locations. The distribution sites are determined by zip code. Eligibility is based on monthly income and household size. No application is necessary; individuals may self-certify or provide proof of residence (i.e. utility bill, rent receipt). Primary distribution occurs on the third Thursday of each month. Additional distributions occur at specific sites on the second Saturday and last Wednesday of each month. Please call (209) 953-3663 for more information.
Boggs Tract Community Center serves qualifying individuals living in the 95201, 95202, 95203, 95204, 95207, 95209, 95211, 95219 and 95234 zip codes.
Boggs Tract Community 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.
Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services:
Food and Nutrition Services:
Senior Program (ages 60 and older):
Youth Programs & Activities are scheduled throughout the year:
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 drop in or call (209) 468-3978 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. for information on programs and services available to the community.
Must be low-income (some programs are not income based). To qualify for emergency food, must bring in documentation. Please call to learn what documentation is needed for each family member.
Garden Acres Community Center participates in the government commodity program for individuals meeting income and residence requirements. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. to qualifying individuals living in the 95212, 95215 and 95236 zip codes. Emergency food is distributed on Tuesdays with registration from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and pick-up from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Donated food is distributed on most Mondays, some Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Please contact the Center for most updated distribution days and times.
Must live in 95206 (East of El Dorado Avenue) or 95336. To qualify for emergency food, clients must bring in documentation. Please call to learn what documentation or identification is needed for each family member.
Kennedy Community Center offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families living in San Joaquin County. Emergency food distribution is available on most Tuesdays (except the Tuesday before the third Thursday of month) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Donated Food Distribution is most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (except the Monday and Wednesday before Commodities on third Thursday of the month). Food is given at 11:00 a.m. (when food is available). Sign in starts at 8:00 a.m. and is first-come, first-served.
Kennedy Community Center also serves as a distribution site for USDAs Commodity Program. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95206 zip code (must reside East of El Dorado Street) from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Youth Programs (if funding is available):
Please call the Center for current information, as it may change without notice.
Tracy low-income residents only. To qualify for emergency food, clients must bring in documentation. Please call to learn what documentation or identification is needed for each family member.
Larch Clover Community Center provides low-income individuals and families living in zip codes 95304, 95376, 95377, 95385, and 95391 with emergency food on most Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. for the first twenty families. Commodities are distributed on the third Thursday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. USDA food is also distributed on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or while supplies last.
Clients must reside in specific zip code areas. Please call for more information.
Lodi Community Service Center provides families with emergency food on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serving up to thirty families. To qualify, families must be low-income residents living in San Joaquin County (Lodi, Galt, Thornton, Clements, Victor and Woodbridge). For emergency food, clients must bring the following documentation: photo identification and proof of address, such as a PG&E, telephone bill or rent receipt. Identification is needed for each family member. The Service Center also provides the following programs:
Must live in the 95205 or 95210 zip codes
Northeast Community Center provides the following services:
Commodity Program Distribution takes place the third Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95205 zip code. Distribution starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no food the third week of the month, because of Commodity distribution on Thursday.
Weekly Food Distribution is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or while supplies last.
There are programs for seniors 60 years and older, including a Brown Bag program. Annual donation is $12 per year, delivering big bags of food twice per month. Congregate Meals are available. Suggested contribution is $2 per meal.
Free sport recreation programs for children 9 to 14 year old, and who are not in high school.
Computer lab is available for children 7 to 17 years old, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.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.
Must be 60 years of age or older and homebound.
Meals on Wheels (Home Delivered Meals) provides a nutritious meal and personal contact to homebound seniors in the San Joaquin County community. The highest priority deliveries are for the seniors that live alone and are potentially frail.
A five-pack of frozen meals are delivered to the clients home weekly, along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by two nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar.
Contact Information and Assistance: (209) 468-1104 or aginginfo@sgjov.org to submit a referral for an in-home assessment to determine eligibility.
Congregate Meals - 60 years and older
Senior Nutrition Program - Senior Lunch is for mobile (non-homebound) older adults (60 years and older) to eat delicious, nutritious hot meals while socializing at the various community centers and senior centers. Older adults need to register.
Contact the nearest community center to learn about their congregate meals schedule.
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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
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) serves infants and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and women who recently had a baby. Fathers, grandparents, foster parents of young children and working families are welcome to apply.
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, a benefit card for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services.
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Low-income and food insecure families in Tracy, Manteca and Lathrop.
Mobile Fresh is a mobile produce pantry that distributes fresh food to communities. Families receive 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce as well as other items. To receive free produce, people who are low-income or have difficulties obtaining fresh food, need to attend one of the distribution days and complete a form. The program is also designed to educate individuals, seniors and families. Please visit the website: https://www.localfoodbank.org/mobile-fresh.html for distribution days, times and locations.
All families and individuals in need.
Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties provides referrals to families and individuals in need of food assistance in their area. These referrals are given to those most at risk of going hungry, Fresh Food 4 Kids and school pantry program.
Fresh Food 4 Kids (FF4F) and school pantry is a new approach to serving children and families directly at school sites during the school year and into the summer months. Once to twice a month, the Food Bank drops off 4-6 pallets of food, with a wide assortment of shelf-stable items, meats, dairy, milk, eggs, fresh vegetables, and fruits.
Senior Brown Bag provides necessary nutritious supplemental groceries to low income seniors over the age of 60 years. Each senior receives a bag of groceries twice each month (San Joaquin County only).
Food Assistance Program supports the food pantry programs of local non-profits. The program collects and stores large donations from corporate warehouses and distribution centers and then makes these products available to the local non-profits.
Through each of these programs, Second Harvest Food Bank continues to fight hunger throughout our community.
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.
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St. Pauls Methodist Churchs Food pantry offers emergency food assistance. Please call the church office and leave a voicemail if assistance is required or to ask questions.
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.
ID with current address is required.
The Bridge at Stockton provides a food and clothing bank on the first Wednesday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. It is a casual drop-in atmosphere. Distribution is located at the northeast side of the parking lot. Please do not arrive early (public charter school operates out of their facility and parking access is needed for student drop-offs until 8:30 a.m.).
Commodity Food Distribution Program is held the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Current ID with address is required.
Note: this is not an emergency based service and the distribution schedule may change. Please visit website for calendar information.
Donations of fresh produce, non-perishable and personal care items are always welcome. Contact Judy Wise at (209) 401-4306 for drop-off times.
Manteca residents. Current photo ID, proof of income and address is required.
The Way Church offers supplemental food to those in need who reside in Manteca, CA. The food pantry is based on family size and requires an appointment.
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.
