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Food programs in California

18 programs, listed by name. Hours and services change, so call or check the program’s website before you go.

  1. Barstow. CA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    25496 Cheryle St., Barstow, CA 92311
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.

  2. Berkeley Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    1600 Sacramento St, Berkeley, CA, 94702
    Phone
    510-525-2280
    Hours
    Mon 2:00pm-4:00pm, Home delivery only Wed 2:00pm-4:00 pm, Fri 2:00pm-4:00pm
    Who can get food
    Yes, Identification: Bring photo ID each time. Proof of Residence, Employment and Enrollment in school. On your first visit you will also need to bring something to confirm you Berkely or Albany address. Acceptable documentation could be: Piece of mail with your current address, rental or lease agreement, utility bill, another recent document with your current address, W-2 form, Student ID, School Transcript. Please note, that for your protection, we do not keep copies of these docuements on file at the pantry.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility. Home delievery is available however due to high demand the pantry may or may not be able to provide this service at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The vision at Berkeley Food Pantry is to provide good, nutritious groceries, household items, and opportunities for learning and self-empowerment for Berkeley and Albany households in crisis, especially those households at risk of upheaval and displacement.

    FB: @BerkeleyFoodPantry

  3. Central California Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    4010 E Amendola Dr., Fresno, CA, 93725
    Phone
    559-237-3663
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 7:30am-4:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Central California Food Bank collaborates with over 300 partner feeding sites, including food pantries, congregate meal sites, and school programs, to serve more than 300,000 individuals monthly across Fresno, Madera, Kings, Kern, and Tulare counties.

    FB: @ CentralCaliforniaFoodBank

  4. Coast Hills Community Church Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    5 Pursuit, Aliso Viejo, CA, 92656
    Phone
    949-362-0079
    Hours
    1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Coast Hills Church. 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 2nd Saturday of each month at Camp Pendleton (exclusively for military families). 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. No physical address (for security reasons) 4th Saturday of each month in Santa Ana at Lowell Elementary, 700 S. Flower St, Santa Ana, CA 92703. 9:00 a.m./9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m./11 a.m. 5th Saturday (when applicable) of each month in Santa at Madison Elementary. 9:00 a.m./9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m./11 a.m.
    Who can get food
    Unknown at this time.
    Accessibility
    All food distributions are drive through.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Coast Hills Food Pantry feeds hundreds of community members in Camp Pendleton, Santa Ana, and in the Coast Hills Parking lot.

    FB: @CoastHillsChurch, IG: @coasthills

  5. Community Action Partnership- Orange County

    Food Bank

    Address
    11870 Monarch Street, Garden Grove, CA, 92841
    Phone
    714-897-6670
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    ​The Community Action Partnership of Orange County (CAP OC) operates the OC Food Bank, which collaborates with approximately 230 local charities, soup kitchens, and community organizations to combat hunger and malnutrition in the region.

    FB: @CommunityActionPartnershipofOrangeCounty, IG: @cap_oc

  6. FIND Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    83775 Citrus Ave, Indio, CA, 92201
    Phone
    760-775-3663
    Hours
    Administrative hours: Mon-Fri 8:00am- 4:30pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    FIND Food Bank collaborates with a network of community-based partners, including homeless shelters, community feeding kitchens, and food pantries, to distribute food throughout the desert region. While the exact number of these partner organizations is not specified on their website, FIND Food Bank supports approximately 175 distribution sites, including Mobile Market distributions and agency partners.Food bank distributes food that is donated at all levels of the supply chain. 75% of this food is handed out by FIND FOOD's partner food pantries and soup kitchens.

    FB: @FINDFoodBank,IG: - @find_food_bank

  7. Food Empowerment Project

    Food Education Resource

    Address
    P.O. Box 13425, San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
    Phone
    707-779-8004
    Hours
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    Mission: "Food Empowerment Project seeks to create a more just and sustainable world by recognizing the power of one’s food choices. We encourage healthy food choices that reflect a more compassionate society by spotlighting the abuse of animals on farms, the depletion of natural resources, unfair working conditions for produce workers, and the unavailability of healthy foods in low-income areas"

    FB: @FoodEmpowermentProject

  8. Food Finders

    Food Rescue Nonprofit

    Address
    10539 Humbolt St, Los Alamitos, CA, 90720
    Phone
    562-283-1400
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Food Finders operates the Food Rescue Program which is a unique form of food banking because they reduce waste from dairy and bakery items , as well as produce, deli, meats, and prepared items, along with canned and packaged goods.

    FB: @FoodFinders

  9. H.O.P.E. House : Food Ministry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    218 Pine St, Brentwood, CA, 94513
    Phone
    925-634-3093
    Hours
    Food distribution every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to Noon and to all for clothes distribution on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 11:30am.
    Who can get food
    We do request all patrons wear a mask regardless of vaccination status
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The H.O.P.E. House is open to qualified individuals and families for food distribution every Monday and Wednesday from 9am to Noon and to all for clothes distribution on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9am to 11:30am. If you need support, please stop by. Our H.O.P.E. House team is eager to help.

    Unknown at this time.

  10. Interfaith Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    12181 Airport Rd, Jackson, CA, 95642
    Phone
    209-267-9006
    Hours
    Does not provide food directly to community members.
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Interfaith Food Bank serves as a local distribution center, with 15 satellite locations throughout Amador County, including a site in Plymouth serving the community's Spanish Speaking population."

    FB: @InterfaithFoodBank

  11. Joseph's Storehouse

    Food Pantry

    Address
    3310 Bancroft Dr, Spring Valley, CA, 91977
    Phone
    619-342-1414
    Hours
    Mon through Thurs, 9am to 12pm or until supplies run out
    Who can get food
    ID needed for food and birth certificates required for diapers
    Accessibility
    Unknown at this time.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Josephs Storehouse provides food, diapers, and feminine hygeine products to people in need.

    FB: @SpringValleyCommunityChurch

  12. Laguna Food Pantry

    Food Pantry

    Address
    20652 Laguna Canyon Rd, Laguna Beach, CA, 92651
    Phone
    949-497-7121
    Hours
    Mon - Fri: 8:00am to 10:30am
    Who can get food
    They offer free groceries to anyone in need. No proof of need is required. Some form of ID is needed. No proof of citizenship status is required. You may receive groceries once a week. You do not need to be a resident of Laguna Beach. You may pic up groceries for friends, family members and neighbors who cannot visit the Pantry themselves. Please let the greeter know how many people you are shopping for.
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    We serve our neighbors in need by providing free, nutritious groceries and connecting them to resources to improve their lives.

    FB: @LagunaFoodPantry, IG: @ lagunafoodpantry

  13. Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    1734 E 41st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90058
    Phone
    323-234-3030
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:00pm, Sat 9:00am-12:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "The Food Bank Collects food from hundreds of resources. With the help of hundreds of thousands of volunteers annually and an agency network of more than 600 partner agencies. We serve more than 90,000 people on a monthly basis."

    FB: @LosAngelesRegionalFoodBank, IG: @lafoodbank

  14. Oakland LGBTQ Community Center

    Food Pantry

    Address
    3207 Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA, 94610
    Phone
    510-882-2286
    Hours
    Mon-Fri 12:00pm-6:00pm
    Who can get food
    No requirements
    Accessibility
    Wheelchair accessible, have an elevator, and have volunteers to help if needed

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    Aims to reduce food insecurity in community and offer relief to folk living in the Bay Area

    FB: @OaklandLGBTQCommunityCenter

  15. Orange Pace by Innovative Integrated Health

    Food Delivery

    Address
    1125 N. Magnolia Ave, Anaheim, CA, 92805
    Phone
    714-798-9044
    Hours
    Wed 11:45am-12:30pm
    Who can get food
    55 years or older, live in service area, meet level of care requirenment as certified by the CA Department of Health Care Services
    Accessibility
    Follows ADA guidelines of accessibility.

    Website · Contact page · Directions

    More about this program

    Weekly senior grocery meal distibution services

    Unknown at this time.

  16. Pomona Valley Food Bank

    Food Bank

    Address
    284 E Holt Ave, Pomona, CA, 91733
    Phone
    626-200-0356
    Hours
    Mon - Sat: 8:00am to 4:00pm
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    This food bank does not provide food directly to community members. However, they recently merged with Pomona Meals on Wheels program that serves the most vulnerable members of the Pomona community.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    The Pomona Valley Food Bank collaborates with various community organizations to provide healthy food packages and support services. Their partners include social service organizations, drug and alcohol rehabilitation homes, local churches and pantries, veteran organizations, youth organizations and events, and local government agencies. They provide food for families and Social Service Organizations providing healthy food packages in support offering their clients a healthier diet of fresh fruits and vegetables. They provide access to resources and referrals to other organizations that can be of benefit to members of the community.

    FB: @GodProvidesMinistryInc.PomonaValleyFoodBank

  17. Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services

    Food Bank

    Address
    1951 Bell Avenue, Sacramento, CA, 95838
    Phone
    916-456-1980
    Hours
    Unknown at this time.
    Who can get food
    Does not provide food direclty to community members.
    Accessibility
    Does not provide food directly to community members.

    Website · Directions

    More about this program

    "We serve as the largest hunger relief organization in sacramento county and the regional food bank, supporting a network of 125 partners to provide nutritious, meaningful food to our neighbors in need."

    FB: @SacramentoFoodBank&FamilyServices, IG: @sacfoodbank

  18. Shafter, CA LFP

    Accessible Little Free Pantry

    Address
    18868 Beech Ave, Shafter, CA 93263
    Phone
    To respect the privacy of our Little Free Pantry stewards, Kelly's Kitchen will not be providing contact information for the pantries in our Little Free Pantry Program. For any questions regarding this food resource, please email Eva Houston (eva@kellys-kitchen.org).
    Hours
    The hours of our accessible Little Free Pantries are determined by our LFP stewards.
    Who can get food
    Free to anyone in need.
    Accessibility
    Accessible to those who use a wheelchair or other mobility device.

    Directions

    More about this program

    This Little Free Pantry (LFP) is a part of the Kelly's Kitchen LFP Pantry progam which was graciously funded by the American Association of People with Disabilities to ensure accessible food resources in neighborhoods accross the country.

    No social media available.