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Free Food pantries /Food Banks

Food banks and free food pantries listed below help families that are facing hunger. The pantries are mostly located at churches and non-profits in the region. Most of the free food pantry locations may have an application process, which usually requires proof of income, residency proof etc. Using donations from the community, and relying on volunteers, the locations may pass out free boxes of food or serve a meal.

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AA Accommodating Services
Food pantry location – 7919 Lemon Grove Way, Lemon Grove, California 92072
Telephone number – 619-660-0087

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Amity Foundation
2260 Watson Way, Vista, California 92083
Tel: 760-599-1891

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Anchor Church Lighthouse of Hope
Food pantry address – 1765 Pentecost Way, San Diego, California 92105
Dial 619-833-4778 for food or groceries.

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Vista Samoan Church
1175 Melrose Way, Vista, CA 92081
Phone – (760) 758-8720.
The pantry distributes groceries on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Monday of every month.

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Bayside Community Center
2202 Comstock St, San Diego, California 92111
Phone number: 858-278-0771

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Bethal Evangelical Church
1200 E 8th St
National City, CA 91950
Dial 619-477-8092 for hours of food distribution.
The church will offer a hot meal to the homeless and other forms of free food assistance in the local San Diego area.

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Birthline Chula Vista
1220 Third Ave
Chula Vista, CA 91911
Tel: 619-425-5012
Baby formula, diapers, and other items targeted at children are offered.

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Birthline Clairemont
3660 Clairemont Dr Ste 4
San Diego, California 921117
Tel: 858-270-2497

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Bread of Life
Address is 1919 Apple St.
Oceanside, CA 92054
Main telephone – 760-722-0800
Low income San Diego County families can receive emergency food from the pantry. The center will also have referrals to non-profits that offer surplus USDA commodities, or government agencies that can help with CalFresh applications.

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Bridge of Hope
Address: 3875 38th Street
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 858-449-2947
There may be holiday help too, such as meals at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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Brighter Day Ministries Inc.
41755 Bonillo Dr
San Diego, California 92115
Tel: 619-644-1219

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Brother Benno Foundation
Food bank/meal center address – 3260 Production Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
Telephone number: 760-439-1244 x115

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Calvary Chapel Fallbrook
488 Industrial Way Ste A1
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Tel: 760-728-9138
Volunteers collect and sort surplus food and other goods,and  there may be paper products or personal hygiene goods, among other items.

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Campo Faith Outreach
Food bank location is 36190 Church Road
Campo, California 91906
Tel: 619-888-8168
Meals, food boxes, and surplus government commodities may be distributed to the needy and less fortunate.

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Casa de Amparo
103 Rancho del Oro Dr
Oceanside, CA 92058
Tel: 760-453-2300

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Catholic Charities
Provides meals, food, and other aid to San Diego families.
349 Cedar St. Ste 102
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-231-2828 x102
A focus is on helping senior citizens and children in San Diego. Volunteers also offer the homebound a Meals on Wheels service, and the charity may also have Christmas and Thanksgiving food baskets.

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Catholic Charities Mid City
6184 University Ave
San Diego, California 92115
Tel: 619-286-1100
Various food items, meals, clothing, and maybe even financial assistance for bills and rent may be provided to San Diego County families.

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Catholic Charities Vista
917 E Vista Way
Vista, California 92084
Tel: 760-631-4792
Thrift store, assistance for the homeless, shelter, and fresh hot meals are distributed.

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CCRC Affirmation House
Address of food bank – 4334 Utah St.
San Diego, CA 92104
Tel: 619-282-2620

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CCRC Gemini House
Food pantry location – 3571 Fairmount Ave,  San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 619-584-9034

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Chaldean Diocese
1627 Jamacha Way
El Cajon, California 92019
Main phone number is 619-944-6290
Call to apply for hot or cold meals and food assistance, such as emergency boxes, school meals, and SNAP food stamps.

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Christies Place
2440 3rd Ave
San Diego, California 92101
Tel: 619-702-4186

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Church of St. Luke
1980 Hillsdale Rd
El Cajon, CA 92019
Tel: 619-670-6121
Assistance, including food, clothes, groceries, and spiritual guidance is offered to families of all backgrounds.

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Church of the Nazarene
4101 University Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 619-516-1000

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City Christian Center
45 3rd Ave Ste 105
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tel: 619-407-7014
People regardless of income can be assisted. Single moms can also receive free food or paper products for their children and families.

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City Heights Assembly of God
3737 Wightman St., San Diego, CA 92105
Main telephone number 619-646-1838

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City Heights Community Development Corporation
Main address is 4283 El Cajon Blvd Ste 220
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 619-584-1535

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City of Refuge
Address of pantry is 555 21nd St.
San Diego, California 92102
Dial 619-992-5716

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Community Christian
4167 Rappahannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117
Main number – 858-274-2271
Call for hours. Everything from groceries to meats and fruits are passed out.

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Community Resource Center
650 2nd St., Encinitas, CA 92024
Phone number to dial for help – Telephone number: 760-753-8300
Clients can get a box of food, information on public aid such as Commodity Supplemental Food Program or SNAP, and more.

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Compassionate Ministries PPS
6655 Broadway
San Diego, CA 92114
Dial –  619-722-1199

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CRASH Bill Davidson Residential Recovery Program
Address: 726 F St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone – 619-239-9691

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CRASH Short Term 1
4161 Marlborough Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
Telephone number: 619-282-7274

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CRF Casa del Sol Clubhouse
Main office/location is 1157 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
Tel: 619-429-1937

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Foothills Christian Fellowship
315 Bradley St. El Cajon, California 92020
Dial (619) 442-7728
The charity can be used once per month. Canned or fresh food, fruits, baby formula, and other free household supplies may be given out.

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CRF East Corner Clubhouse
Food pantry location – 1060 Estes St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
Telephone number for intake is 619-440-5133 x109

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Crisis House
Address is 1034 N. Magnolia Avenue
El Cajon, California 92020
Phone – (619) 444-1194
Free food benefits are available at most twice per year to qualified, low income families with supporting documentation, such as ID. Canned fruit or meat, dairy, cereal, and more may be available.

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CRF Isis Crisis Center
892 27th St.
San Diego, CA 92154
Tel: 619-575-4687
A box of food or holiday meal is servied.

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CRF Jary Barretto
2865 Logan Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Tel: 619-232-4357

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CRF New Vistas
Food pantry location  – 734 10th Ave
San Diego, California 92101
Tel: 619-239-4663

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CRF Vista Balboa
Food pantry location – 545 Laurel St., San Diego, California 92101
Tel: 619-233-4399

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Crosspointe Life Church
8809 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
Tel: 619-464-3077

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Crossroads Foundation
3594 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: 619-296-1151
Covers the San Diego California region. May also have information on programs such as holiday and Christmas meals too

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Deaf Community Services of San Diego
Center address – 3930 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Tel: 619-398-2441

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Desert Chapel
718 Shooting Iron Trail
Julian, CA 92036
Tel: 760-765-1041
Call for meals, social services, and referrals to local San Diego charities and non-profits.

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East African Community And Cultural Center
4061 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, California 92105
Tel: 619-501-0977

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East County Transitional Living Center
1523 East Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tel: 619-447-4498
Food, clothing, and other support.

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El Cajon SDA Church
1630 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, California 92019
Tel: 619-405-0397
St. Vincent and its volunteers help families in poverty, whether they are seniors, disabled, or just going through a hard time.

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Emmanuel Family Homes Inc.
4212 Lomo Del Sur
La Mesa, CA 91941
Telephone number is 619-660-1058. Call for hours.

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Episcopal Community Services
Address is 3681 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 619-523-6060

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Ethridge Center Inc.
1053 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Call the San Diego food bank at – 619-231-6361

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Exodus Journey
Location: 2215 Spring Oak Way
San Diego, CA 92139
Tel: 619-325-9731

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Faith Chapel Church
4999 Holly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92113
Tel: 619-266-2626

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Faith Tabernacle
3666 Madison Ave
San Diego, California 92116
Tel: 619-282-3034
Free food, referrals, and support is available.

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Fallbrook Food Pantry
Location of pantry is – 1042 South Mission
Fallbrook, California 92028
Tel: 760-728-7608
Groceries, canned good, holiday food items, and much more. Also call for referrals to other non-profits and assistance programs.

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Fellowship of San Diego
4353 Park Ave
San Diego, California 92103
Tel: 619-298-1125

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First Baptist Church of Chula Vista
494 E St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tel: 619-422-0121
Can offer free food and meals. In addition, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts may be offered.

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Gleaning Field Foundation
Pantry location is 2220 Watson Way
Vista, California 92083
Tel: 760-599-4282

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Gods Extended Hand
1625 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-234-3251
Regardless of religion or background, call this church/charity for free food. Items can help low income families, seniors, and others feed their families and receive other support.

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Grace Covenant Christian
2885 Clay Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Tel: 619-531-0901

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Arabic Church of God
867 S Lincoln Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 444-7444
The food bank is open Friday evenings.

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Heartland Community
Location is 1012 E Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
Tel: 619-204-4536
Meals, including Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving may be offered. Also call for hours on the food pantry.

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Hearts to Hands Womens Shelter
5524 San Mateo Dr.
San Diego, California 92114
Tel: 619-886-2652
Victims of domestic violence and single moms can get help with nutritional needs and a food box.

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Helping Hand Church
Address of church is 6493 Imperial Ave
San Diego, California 92114
Telephone number – 619-263-1792. Call for hours.

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Homestart
5296 University Ave Ste F2
San Diego, California 92105
Phone number: 619-229-3660

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Horizon Christian Fellowship
Location is – 5531 Mt Alifan Dr, San Diego, CA 92111
Number to dial for information on food and groceries  – 858-277-4991 x1235

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Horizon Park Chapel
590 Fir St.
San Diego, CA 92101
Tel: 619-236-8150

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Iglesia Camino de Fe
6353 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92114
Tel: 619-527-2741

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In His Steps
1619 La Brea St.
Ramona, CA 92065
Tel: 760-788-4716

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Interfaith Community Services
550 West Washington Ste B
Escondido, California 92025
Tel: 760-489-6380 x236
Resources for local residents, including free food.

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Isaiah Project
3911 Pacific Hwy
San Marcos, CA 92078
Telephone number: 760-855-4833
Emergency food boxes, perishable items, meals are offered. Seniors, low income families with children and the homeless are the main beneficiaries.

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Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank
Address is 1042 South Mission Road
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(866) 350-3663
The pantry only has food for people over the age of 60. Groceries, fruits, vegetables, and other items may be distributed by the non-profit.

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Jamul Community Church
Address is 14866 Lyons Valley Rd
Julian, California 91935
Telephone number is 619-669-7203

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Jewish Family Service of San Diego
8804 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123
Telephone number: 858-637-3088
Everything from clothing to a box of food is offered. Most of the assistance is for the elderly in San Diego County.

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Kids First Foundation
1236 H St.
Ramona, CA 92065
Tel: 760-631-7550 x232
Supports children and immediate families. Applications for WIC – Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, baby formula, and more is passed out by the non-profit.

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Labor Participation
3737 Camino del Rio South Ste 106
San Diego, California 92108
Tel: 619-641-0068

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Ladle Fellowship
Address: 320 Date St.
San Diego, California 92101
Telephone – 619-232-7513
Call for details on the meals, food such as fruits and vegetables, and more aid that is offered.

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Lakeside Christian Helps Center
Food bank address – 9931 Channel Rd
Lakeside, California 92040
Main phone number – 619-561-3488
Center administers holiday meals, Christmas baskets, gifts, and groceries.

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La Mesa SDA Community Services
Address is 4207 Spring Gardens Rd
La Mesa, CA 91941
Tel: 619-461-8588
A leading non-profit.

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La Presa Community Church
9095 Jamacha Rd
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Tel: 619-465-5205
Free meals, fruits, vegetables, rice, and emergency food may be provided. Other items can include baby formula, meals, and details on public aid.

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Lemon Grove Four Square
2115 Lemon Grove Ave
Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Tel: 619-252-7406

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Life Christian Center
336 Oxford St. Ste 105
Chula Vista, California 91911
Tel: 619-585-3638
There may be free Easter food, Christmas meals, as well as seasonal assistance.

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Living Word Christian
2650 Melbourne Drive
San Diego, California 92123
Tel: 760-798-0494

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LJC Ministries Inc.
Main address is 1940 Akard St
Spring Valley, CA 91977
Tel: 619-829-5919
Information on pantries and Human Services are offered.

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Lutheran Social Services
580 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Tel: (619)425-4061
Housing, shelter, and a free, hot meal is available. There are fruits, blankets for the homeless, and more.

 

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