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Have a Photo ID card and currently reside in San Joaquin County.
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.
General Food Assistance: Residents of the Escalon Unified School District who meet federal income guidelines. Senior Brown Bag Program: Seniors aged 60 and over who meet specific income requirements
C.A.R.E. Food Bank is a food assistance program in Escalon that serves residents of the Escalon Unified School District on Wednesdays from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. They also offer a separate program for seniors over 60 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month during the same hours. Eligibility for both programs is based on federal income guidelines, and those who qualify can receive a free bag of food per household.
General Food Assistance
When: Wednesdays, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Residents of the Escalon Unified School District who meet federal income guidelines
What: One free bag of food per household
Senior Brown Bag Program
When: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Who: Seniors aged 60 and over who meet specific income requirements
What: A free bag of food
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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.
Silver Harvest: For seniors (60 and over). San Joaquin County Food For You: For low-income individuals and families who meet residency requirements for zip codes 95231 and 95330.
The Lathrop Senior Center hosts food distributions on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month for the Silver Harvest program, and the third Thursday of the month for the San Joaquin County Food For You program. Both programs run from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Silver Harvest program is for seniors, while the Food For You program is for low-income residents of the specified zip codes (95231 and 95330).
You will need to provide proof of residency, such as a utility bill, though you may be able to sign a self-certification form if you cannot provide a bill.
Income guidelines: For programs that have them, like the general HSA Commodities and the broader San Joaquin County food distributions, you must meet the monthly income limits. You can find the current guidelines on the San Joaquin County Food For You website or by calling the number provided.
Self-certification: All recipients must sign a form self-certifying their income eligibility and residency in San Joaquin County.
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.
Open to anyone in need of emergency food support.
Eastside Church of God in Christ in Stockton, CA, offers food distributions on Mondays from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and Wednesdays from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. On Mondays, numbers are handed out at 2:15 PM, and on Wednesdays, they are handed out at 10:45 AM.
The church invites those who qualify as San Joaquin County residents to visit for assistance.
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 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.
Homeless and/or addicted women and women with children up to age 17. Each case is reviewed on an individual basis.
New Hope Family Shelter (NHFS) offers shelter and related services for homeless single women, women with children, and those with or without substance abuse problems.
Programs within the NHFS provide counseling and processing, coping skills, parenting skills, anger management, boundaries, relapse prevention, ACE classes, chapel, budgeting/money management, nutrition, personal hygiene and job readiness. New Hope also features an 80/20 percent savings plan to help families save money for their own home.
Please call for availability.
Individuals and families who are homeless or have very low incomes, and senior citizens.
Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church's food distribution is specifically for homeless, very low-income families, and senior citizens in the Stockton area. Groceries are provided once a month; non-food items like blankets may be available during winter months.
Food pantry is open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and on the fourth Saturday of the month from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hurricane Missionary Baptist Food Distribution Center is focused on providing assistance to low-income individuals, the elderly, people with disabilities, infants, and families facing food insecurity.
Please call for hours of the food program.
Must be a San Joaquin County resident who self-certifies they meet the income guidelines.
Lincoln Presbyterian Church hosts a "Food For You" food distribution, providing free food to eligible, low-income residents of San Joaquin County. The distribution is held on the every third Friday of each month at the Douglas Road location, with the 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM time slot for specific ZIP codes: 95204, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, and 95219.
Please provide: Proof of residency, such as a utility bill, California ID, or rental agreement.
A grocery bag or box to carry your food.
Check the official "Food For You" website for the most current schedule and eligibility requirements, as distribution times and locations can change.
Lockeford Seventh Day Adventist Church hosts a monthly food distribution event for eligible low-income individuals and families within San Joaquin County. The church participates in the San Joaquin County "Food For You" program, which distributes food to eligible residents at various locations. The distribution is typically held on the third Thursday of each month from 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Please provide your own bags or boxes to carry the food.
To be eligible:
Able to complete intake
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
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.
Prayer Valley Family Worship Church has a food bank and outreach ministry that is supported by donations, providing non-perishable food items to individuals and families. The services are offered on the second and fourth Thursday of the month from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Before going to any site, please call the phone number to confirm hours of service and eligibility requirements.
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):
Reside within San Joaquin County. Must be considered low-income.
Restoration for Life Ministries in Stockton, CA, provides free food through its food pantry and distribution program to provide free, essential food assistance to individuals and families. To receive food, residents of Stockton can access their food pantry, which distributes nutritious food to help address local hunger.
For additional information or to see if you qualify, please check the organization's resources or contact directly.
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.
Must reside in the 95204, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, and 95219 zip codes. Self-certify that your household's total monthly income does not exceed the maximum income limit for your household size.
Ruakh Church hosts a food pantry in Stockton, CA, located at 8407 Kelley Drive. It distributes food on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and serves the zip codes 95204, 95207, 95208, 95209, 95210, and 95219.
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.
Homeless single men, single women, families or single parents with a child/children.
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:
Low income Stockton, French Camp, Lathrop, Tracy, Escalon and Manteca residents.
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:
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).
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 and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.
Other services:
Please contact the Center for most updated distribution days and times.
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.
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
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. Paul's Methodist Church's 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.
Stockton Unified School District Parent/Guardian.
Family Resource Center offers parenting classes and resources to families with Stockton Unified School District students. Parents and guardians of students at SUSD can participate at the district level Parent Advisory Committee. The role of the Parent Advisory Committee (PAC) is to advise, recommend, and review matters pertaining to the Local Control Accountability Plan and Local Control Funding Formula. There are two affinity groups: Latino PAC and African American/ Black PAC (AABPAC). Please contact the office for additional information.
Open to all individuals and family in need of food within San Joaquin county. ID and verification of income may be required.
Stockton Valley Community Seventh-day Adventist Church provides a food pantry that offers bags of food to individuals and families once a month. The church also provides a mobile food distribution program.
The pantry may include milk, bread, cereal, and cheese. For seniors, emergency food delivery may be available on a case-by-case basis. You must be present in person to pick up food. You cannot pick up food for someone else. There are opportunities to volunteer on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. to help sort food and prepare bags for distribution. Also, clothing rooms and showers are available with hygiene kits.
In partnership with the Second Harvest Food Bank, the church distributes fresh fruits, vegetables, and other assorted items at a mobile distribution site. Contact (209) 915-1959 for more information. Recipients should bring their own grocery bags or boxes to carry the food.
Senior bags are available at 2290 East Market Street for groceries on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.
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.
Those in need of food assistance that reside in the 95337 area.
Transformed Through Hope Ministries' Food Pantry is offering free groceries for those in need of food assistance through the 95337 area.
Food distributions are on the third Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Services and food offered to households experiencing food insecurity throughout Stockton.
Registration is required before services are offered.
Valley Ministries MCC is a Christian Church that was founded to be a safe and affirming space for LGBTQ+ people to worship. The congregation is a blend of LGBTQ+ and straight, cisgender and transgender.
Valley Ministries offers food and hygiene supplies at the church location on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and Sundays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The Church also distributes Hygiene Bags on the first Wednesdays of the month.
An ID or a permanent address is not required, but a name, date of birth, and county of residence is needed so it can be reported to the agency that supplies the Church with food. Must be present in person in order to pick up food or hygiene supplies, and food or hygiene supplies cannot be picked up for someone else.
If you’d like to volunteer, come on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. to help sort food into to-go bags. Once the sorting is done, another group of volunteers takes food out into the community starting at around 11:00 a.m.. There are other volunteer opportunities such as packing hygiene bags or preparing pick-up bags.
To receive food, you must live in the 95258 ZIP code and self-certify that you meet the program's income guidelines.
Woodbridge Missionary Baptist Church hosts a monthly food distribution event in partnership with the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency's "Food For You" program. The program provides free USDA food to eligible households, distributing free food items, which include shelf-stable canned goods, fruit, meat, rice, and pasta.
The distribution is typically held on the third Thursday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., taking place at the church, located at 673 Woodbridge Road in Woodbridge, CA. The program is available for residents in the 95258 zip code area.
To be eligible to receive food:
To confirm the current schedule or for more information, contact the San Joaquin County Human Services Agency's "Food For You" program directly.
