Food Resources
For more information: sandiegofoodbank.org/gethelp/
SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK
Address: 9859 Distribution Ave, San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: 1 (866) 350-3663
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00
HEAVEN'S WINDOWS FOOD PANTRY
Address: Goodland Acres County Park, 8848 Troy Street, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone: (619) 825-8489
Hours: Tuesday-Friday 9:00-12:00
Provides food services for pick-up, please bring photo ID.
LAKESIDE CHRISTIAN HELPS CENTER
Address: 9931 Channel Road, Lakeside, CA 92040
Phone: 619-561-3488
Hours: Monday - Thursday 10:00-12:00
Provides a three-day supply of emergency food to needy families and individuals once a month. Diapers and formula provided when available. Two outfits of clothing provided to each family member once per month. Blankets, sheets and pillowcases available. Limited to Lakeside residents. No Fees.
CRISIS HOUSE
Address: 1034 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 444-1194
Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00-3:00
Picture ID, SS Card, Child(rens), SS Card, or MediCal, or Birth Certificate necessary. Crisis House provides services designed to break the cycle of poverty, domestic violence and homelessness and to promote self-sufficiency. We vision a new life of economic stability for the homeless that will influence their children's desire for self-sufficiency in adulthood. Call for availability.
Services Include:
Housing Services
Emergency Shelter
Transitional Housing
Domestic Violence Transitional Housing
Rent/Mortgage Assistance
Emergency services
Food Pantry-Provides families and individuals in crisis with 2-3 days of supplemental food products. A client assessment is required and participation in self-help programs are encouraged. No hot food is being provided because of COVID.
Children's Pantry-Infant care products including formula, baby food and hygiene supplies are available to East County residents who qualify for emergency services.
Clothing-Clothing vouchers are issued to individuals for redemption at collaborating local thrift stores.
Homeless Services
Food Packs
Hygiene Packs
Homeless Storage
Medical Outreach
SALVATION ARMY
Address: 1011 E. Main Street, El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 440-4683
Hours: Monday/Wednesday 1:00-4:00 and Friday 1:00-6:00
Food pantry services provided. Proof of residency (utility bill, etc.) Picture ID and proof of reason assistance is needed ie. medical bill, eviction notice, lost job, etc.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 405 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
Phone: (619) 444-9425
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 10:00-11:00
Food services provided. Please bring ID and proof of residency and wear a mask.
LA MESA WELFARE
Address: 8340 Lemon Ave, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 466-6678
Hours: Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00-12:00 and 1:00-2:30
Provide gift cards to Albertsons and Vons once every 6 months. Must be La Mesa resident. Bring a CA ID, gas and light bill, and proof of income. For children, bring their social security card.
SANTEE FOOD BANK
Address: 9715 Halberns Blvd, Santee, CA 92071
Phone: (619) 448-2096
Hours: 8:00- 1:00 every Wednesday and Friday, Saturday of each month.
Anyone from San Diego county is welcome, must show photo ID.
https://thesanteefoodbank.org/
SANTA SOPHIA CATHOLIC CHURCH
Address: 9800 San Juan St, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone: (619) 463-6629
Hours: Tues/Thurs 9:30-11:00 and Sat 9:00-11:00
Spring Valley residents only, please provide proof of residence.
ST. MARTIN'S CHURCH
Address: 7710 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91941
Phone: (619) 465-5334
Hours: Tues-Thurs 10:00-12:00
La Mesa residents only, picture SS Card, ID, proof of residency.