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.

Heaven's Windows Webpage


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

Crisis House webpage

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.