Lodi Community Service Center provides families with emergency food on Tuesday and Friday 11:00 a.m.; serving 30 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 ID and proof of address other than ID such as a PG&E, telephone bill or rent receipt). Identification is needed for each family member. They also provide the following programs:
- After school program for children: Monday through Friday 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Summer programs for youth are also offered
- Bingo for Seniors is held every Thursday at 1:00 p.m. except the 3rd Thursday of the month
- Brown Bag for seniors ages 60 and older, is held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. $12 per year donation
- Catholic Charities offers prenatal, children and adult health insurance application assistance by appointment. Please call Clara at (209) 444-5907 to schedule an appointment
- Commodities (food varies each month): third Thursday of each month 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the community center
- Computer training for all ages, when staff are available
- Food stamp and medi-cal application assistance by Eligibility Worker with an appointment
- Emergency food distribution: Tuesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm or serving 30 families
- GED study guide available
- HEAP application
