Emergency Food/Clothes

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:

• A home fire has occurred or a natural disaster has taken place
• Emergency assistance is needed for a member of the military
• For class information, visit http://www.redcross.org and select “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.

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 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:

Case Management & Mentoring - Personalized reentry plans help individuals rebuild stability and move forward. Support may include:

• Employment and housing assistance
• Basic needs support
• Parole/probation compliance
• Family reunification
• Sobriety and mental health support
• Anger management
• Referrals to community programs
• Warrant reduction assistance

Employment Readiness - Free services for anyone with past incarceration, focused on job readiness and overcoming employment barriers. Support includes:

• Resumes and applications
• Job search and interview practice
• Guidance on discussing criminal history
• Workplace communication skills
• Referrals to training programs
• Skill-building workshops

Group Education & Support - Small, professionally facilitated groups (in person or online) offer education and peer support. Topics include:

• Anger and conflict management
• Parenting
• Sobriety and dual diagnosis
• Financial literacy
• Support for families affected by incarceration

Support for Children & Families - helping families stay connected during incarceration and reunification. Services may include:

• Education about the justice system
• Information and referrals
• Family and topic-specific support groups
• Inclusion in a loved one’s case plan

Love INC of Manteca helps individuals and families in Manteca, Ripon, Lathrop, Weston Ranch, and French Camp who are struggling to meet basic needs, are homeless, or at risk of losing housing. The organization aims to offer immediate, short-term aid to families in crisis while encouraging long-term stability. 

Services include:

• Support for the unsheltered (mail service, no-cost or reduced fee CA ID, connection to temporary shelters, substance abuse programs, and transition housing)

• Responses to hunger (connection to emergency food closets, pantries, and pop-ups)

• Emergency vehicle repairs (examples: replacement of a flat tire or battery, smog, etc.)

• Crisis related to outstanding utility bills and rent

• Replacement of broken major appliances

• Furnishings to make a house a home (small home goods, dining tables, chairs, beds, dressers, etc.)

• Financial education

• Wellness supports

PREVAIL (formerly Women's Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin County's 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.

The Ready To Work (RTW) program opens the doors of hope, transformation, and stability to formerly homeless and incarcerated men – rebuilding, restoring and revitalizing lives. At Ready To Work, the core of the social, economic, or addiction issues are addressed that have brought a participant to the program. With shelter, food, and basic safety issues being met, personal development and individual needs can be assessed, and students can begin the restoration process.

Ready To Work provides its clients:

• Transitional housing, three meals, and personal items in a safe environment
• Financial support for education and training programs that can lead to employment
• Paid work opportunities on community improvement crews
• Case management and other support services
• Assistance with driver and criminal records
• Links to permanent housing help at graduation

Please call or visit the website for more information. 

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. Mary's 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, women's lodge, men's 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.

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.

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

• Showers
• Laundry
• Street outreach
• 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. Our free laundry program operates Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-12 at Redemption Road Church at 72 E Grant Line Rd in Tracy.

TCCCs Navigation Center is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. by appointment. All intakes can be done over the phone at 209-940-0017 or over email at intake@tracyccc.org

Tracy Interfaith Ministries offers comprehensive food insecurity prevention in Tracy, CA, providing weekly or bi-weekly food boxes, emergency clothing, and essential items to low-income residents and the unhoused. The ministry provides food boxes (including meats, dairy, produce), emergency clothing, blankets, hygiene kits, and holiday meals (Thanksgiving/Christmas). 

Housed clients can receive food every two weeks, while homeless clients can receive food weekly. Clothing is distributed on a biweekly basis.

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.