Below is a list of resources that provide no-cost food options throughout the Fresno/Clovis area.
-Blue Jay Food Pantry This is our food pantry housed at Jefferson Elementary in room 19A on the corner of Shaw and Fowler. It is open each Friday from 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm while supplies last. Reach out to the CHS Transition Office at 559-327-1205 with any questions or pressing food needs earlier in the week.
-Community Food Bank: Community Food Bank works with partner agencies to distribute food throughout the area and to address the immediate nutritional needs. The food bank can also help give you information on the local Food Pantries in your area and other food assistance programs.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION CALENDAR
3403 E Central Ave
Fresno, CA 93725
(559) 237-3663
-The Fresno Center: Monthly food distributions the fourth Monday of every month. The website gives information on food distributions and all other events.
1185 Sunnyside Ave
-Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission: This is a Fresno County organization that conducts food distributions each week. The website gives information about the dates and locations.
-Catholic Charities: Provides emergency food and clothing services to low income individuals, emergency food pantry, Thrift Store, Senior Companion Program and a Representative Payee Program. THey are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 am - 3:45 pm.
www.ccdof.org
149 N. Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93701
559.237.0851
-Cornerstone Church: Free food given away on Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-12 noon until supplies run out and I.D. is required
https://www.cornerstonefresno.com/communitycare
1545 Fulton St. (office) 1455 Fulton (Wilson Theatre)
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 442-0122
-Poverello House
https://www.poverellohouse.org/
412 F Street
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 498-6988
-Image Church: They offer food giveaways on Tuesday mornings from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
740 Fresno St.
559-237-9066
-PC Care Center: Located at The People's Church, they provide food on the second and fourth Tuesday of every month from 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
7172 N. Cedar Ave
559-298-8001
-Salvation Army Fresno – Fresno Citadel Family Service Center: The Citadel’s Family Service Center provides emergency services such as food, utilities and rental assistance. In addition, the center assists in disaster relief and mobile feeding.
www.tsagoldenstate.org
1752 Fulton Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 233-0138
-St. Rest Baptist Church: Food giveaway on Mondays from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
1550 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave
559-237-5551
-Millbrook Presbyterian Church: This food pantry is open on Wednesdays from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. They ask that patrons only come twice per month.
3620 E. Shields Ave.
-The Bulldog Pantry: This pantry at Fresno State University is open on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM.
2311 E. Shaw Ave
559-224-9052
-Valley Dream Center: They give food away at the Valley Christian Center every third Thursday of the month from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
4649 E. Shields Ave
-Big Red Pantry: This pantry gives food away from the First Congregational Church of Fresno on the last Saturday of the month from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. They recommend you call ahead of time for details.
2131N. Van Ness Boulevard
559-227-8489
-Sikh Women's Organization: Food distribution from the Sikh Institute of Fresno on the third Friday of the month from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
4827 North Parkway Drive
559-284-3148
-Harmony Free Will Baptist Church: Distributions take place on the second Friday of the month from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM.
5372 E Belmont Ave
559-251-5630
-Butler's Pantry: These are the last Saturday of the month (the third Saturday in November and December) at Butler Pentecostal Church from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.
3542 E. Butler Ave