Emergency Food/Clothes

There are 10 program(s) int the Emergency Food/Clothes Category

American Red Cross (Gold Country Region)

Eligibility:

None

Fees: Vary for health and safety classes. All disaster assistance is free.

American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Red Cross can help if:

  • You have had a home fire or have been involved in a natural disaster
  • You need emergency assistance for a member of the military
  • You would like to take a class - visit http://www.redcross.org and click "Training and Certification"

The Gold Country Region serves 24 counties in California: Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba.

For questions, please contact the regional office. Disaster and emergency services for families are provided 24-hours per day, 7 days per week.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton (Nutrition Assistance Services)

Eligibility:

San Joaquin County residents in need of food.

Fees: None

Nutrition Assistance Services provides the following programs:

  • SNAP Education: provides food and nutrition education to Cal-Fresh eligible individuals to promote healthy food preparation through demonstration and education.
  • The Food Bank Program: provides a temporary solution to hunger. With the bountiful food supplies available in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, no one should go hungry. Catholic Charities Stockton office supplies a box of nutritious food to 250 families each month.
  • CalFresh also provides for assistance with filling out the application for assistance.

Friends Outside

Eligibility:

Anyone of any age who has had contact with the adult or juvenile justice system, whether or not they have been adjudicated, and their family members. Any neighborhood or community that is struggling with social justice issues and could use some support. Service locations include local and statewide prisons (locally DVI and the California Health Care Facility), San Joaquin County Jail, and all other state prisons in California.

Fees: None

Friends Outside has provided support for individuals and families during transition in order to reduce risk and improve wellbeing, including parenting education, employment preparation and search, planning and prioritizing, mentoring, and supporting hope for those who are struggling.

Services include Behavioral Health, Community Medical, Probation, the Sheriffs Department, Stockton PD, the Office of Violence Prevention, and many other community-based organizations. Friends Outside help navigate the system, make the right decisions, prioritize needs, and access resources and supports when needed, believing in the capacity for good in all.

PREVAIL (Pioneering Restoration and Elevating Voices of Advocacy, Idealism and Leadership)

Eligibility:

Please see below.

Fees: None

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:

  • Shelters for victims of domestic violence and their children
  • Shelters for homeless and runaway youth
  • The Spot Youth Center
  • 24-hour helplines
  • 24-hour hospital response and accompaniment for sexual assault victims
  • Individual peer counseling
  • Individual and family therapy
  • Support groups for battered women and men, survivors of sexual assault, youth and teens, and adults molested as children
  • Parenting classes for teens and adults
  • Life skills training
  • Employment readiness
  • Case Management
  • Advocacy and accompaniment to law enforcement agencies, court proceedings, hospitals, and social service providers
  • Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) assistance
  • Information and referrals
  • Emergency food and clothing
  • Just for Kids children’s counseling program
  • Financial literacy program
  • After care programs
  • Legal and justice system information
  • Youth mentoring program
  • Services for minors who are victims of sex trafficking and exploitation
  • Prevention education presentations on domestic violence, sexual assault and other forms of social violence
  • Community education and outreach

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):

  • DAWN House, located in Stockton, and Serenity House, located in Tracy, are two undisclosed emergency shelters designed for individuals and families who are fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence, or human trafficking.
  • Safe House, located in Stockton, offers up to 21 days of shelter and supportive services for youth running away at risk of/or experiencing homelessness (aged 12 to 17).
  • Opportunity House, located in Stockton, provides up to 21 months of shelter and supportive services to prepare youth or young adults experiencing housing instability for independent living. The program serves youth aged 18 to 22 and emancipated youth from 16 to 17 years old. The program also offers emergency 30 day stay for youth ages 18 to 25 years old.

Salvation Army, Lodi (Hope Harbor Family Service Center)

Eligibility:

Homeless single men, single women, families or single parents with a child/children.

Fees: None

Hope Harbor Family Service Center provides emergency lodging, hot meals and clothing. Other programs and classes have been designed to assist clients in becoming more self-reliant and self-sufficient. Please call for more information.

Meal hours:

  • Meals are served daily at 5:00 p.m.
  • Breakfast served on Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
Emergency shelter hours:
  • Nightly check-in 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Salvation Army, Stockton

Eligibility:

Low income Stockton, French Camp, Lathrop, Tracy, Escalon and Manteca residents.

Fees: None

Salvation Army, Stockton assists needy families with emergency food, clothing and furnishings when their homes have been destroyed by fire or any form of disaster or calamity. Salvation Army also provides assistance with paying for a PG&E bill through its Dollar Energy program. No requirements for the Youth Center.

Stockton Salvation Army sites:

  • Adult Rehabilitation Center & Thrift Store: 1247 South Wilson Way, Stockton (209) 466-3871. There is a car lot featuring used and running cars ranging from $300 to $2,000
  • Community Center: 1305 East Weber Avenue, Stockton (209) 948-8955
  • Emergency Food Distribution: Monday and Wednesday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
  • PG&E screenings: Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

St. Marys Community Services (Dining Room, Resource Center, Dental and Medical Clinic, Men and womens clothing and shower center, Family, Mens and womens Lodge, and Recuperative Care)

Eligibility:

A person/family must be experiencing homelessness for all our programs other than the dining room for meals.

Fees: None

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.

The Bridge at Stockton (Food and Clothing Bank)

Eligibility:

ID with current address is required.

Fees: None

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.

Tracy Community Connections Center

Eligibility:

Homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless.

Fees: None

Tracy Community Connections Center (Tracy CCC) provides services and support to Tracy area homeless and those at risk of becoming homeless. Services include:

  • Showers
  • Emergency shelter placement
  • Health care application assistance
  • Document procurement assistance
  • Rental assistance
  • Rental deposit assistance
  • Family reunification
  • Case management
  • Eviction prevention

Tracy CCC’s mobile shower trailer operates Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It is stationed at New Heart Church, 1647 Bessie Avenue in Tracy.

TCCCs Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and by appointment.

Tracy Interfaith Ministries (Food Pantry and Clothes Closet)

Eligibility:

Low or no-income individuals and families (Tracy residents only). Must bring:

  • Identification for all in household
  • Proof of income
  • Proof of address in Tracy
Fees: None

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.

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