Food

Asian Pacific Self-Development and Residential Association (APSARA) is an educational, problem-solving organization that provides leadership for Park Village Apartments and its surrounding residents by collaborating with larger communities to provide a safe and positive environment that promotes economic development and small business. APSARA offers many services which include:Housing and Family Support ServicesTutoring Program (After School Program)Mental Health (Outreach and Education)Communit...

Bread of Life is a non-profit outreach in northern San Joaquin County which provides supplemental groceries to people in need. Bread of Life has now expanded its outreach to the greater Stockton community and the cities of Lodi, Tracy and Manteca. Bread of Life partners with other community-based organizations to bring the food to one central location in each city and distributes the food on the third Saturday of each month to thousands of needy families. Locations:Lodi: Ebenezer Congregational...

Calvary Community Church provides a bag of groceries to those in need on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Individuals or families can receive assistance once a month.

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton has provided social services to people in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Tuolumne, Alpine, and Mono counties, for over 80 years; and it has served as a sign of hope in local communities for people of all ages, religions, and races. Today Catholic Charities provides over 24 vital programs and services to the most vulnerable within our communities.

Nutrition Assistance Services provides the following programs:SNAP Education: provides food and nutrition education to Cal-Fresh eligible individuals to promote healthy food preparation through demonstration and education.The Food Bank Program: provides a temporary solution to hunger. With the bountiful food supplies available in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, they believe that no one should go hungry. Catholic Charities' Stockton office supplies a box of nutritious food to 250 fami...

City of Lathrop Parks, Recreation and Maintenance Services offers the following services:Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Kids' CampsTeen center programmingYouth and adult leisure classesYouth and adult sportsSenior classes, exercise, and educational programsSenior Lunch Program, Commodities and Senior Brown Bag ProgramActivity Fee Assistance available

Arnold Rue Community Center provides youth and adults with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, arts and crafts, basketball, dances, an after school program, and a senior program. Many more classes are available for all ages. Please call for more information. Facilities are available for rental.The Center provides: Holiday celebrationsA fitness room with exercise equipmentGuest speakers and other special events throughout the yearHot lunches daily at 11:00 a.m. to seniors. Res...

Stribley Community Center provides youth with an array of organized activities like indoor soccer, art contests, teen concerts, arts and crafts, basketball, dances and many others. There is also a Teen Advisory Board, a weight room and the After School Express Program.Senior program available for adults ages 50 and over. Programs offered include painting, crafts, bingo and cards. Seniors are provided with hot lunches daily from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for those 60 and older. Cost for lunch i...

Women, Infant and Children Program (WIC) participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets. The foods provided for are high in one or more of the following nutrients: protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. These are the nutrients frequently lacking in the diets of the program’s target participants. Foods include milk (or soy), fruits and vegetables, beans or peanut butter, whole-grain foods, eggs, infant foods, cereals...

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Lodi Clinic is a special supplemental nutrition program that helps families get healthy food.WIC provides:Practical nutrition information and everyday healthy living tips for you and your family. Please visit their Nutrition Education pageNutrition experts who specialize in nutrition for mothers and their childrenSupport and information about breastfeeding your baby, including access to breastfeeding experts. Please visit their Breastfeeding pageHelp in findin...

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) - Tracy participants receive checks or vouchers to purchase specific foods each month that are designed to supplement their diets. The foods provided for are high in one or more of the following nutrients: protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and C. These are the nutrients frequently lacking in the diets of the program’s target participants. Foods include milk (or soy), fruits and vegetables, beans or peanut butter, whole-grain foods, eggs, infant foods, cerea...

Cornerstone Community Church Helping Hands provides supplemental groceries for those in need. Distribution is the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Delta Health Care is a private non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing health, nutrition, wellness, breastfeeding, and health education outreach services to underserved families, women, adolescents, children and individuals in San Joaquin County, of the following:School-Based Health Programs: Delta Health Care operates school-based health centers at Stagg and Edison High Schools. Services for students enrolled on these campuses include medical care, sports physicals, men...

Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin County, founded in 1968, is the largest direct provider of packaged emergency food in San Joaquin County. The mission of the Emergency Food Bank is to build a stronger community by providing a safety net of food, nutrition and health education, job training, and hope to residents of San Joaquin County who find themselves in an emergency situation.Emergency Food Bank emphasizes health, nutrition, food economics, and education; and provides classes in nutr...

Community Action Resources of Escalon (C.A.R.E.) provides weekly supplemental food for low-income residents of Escalon, Farmington, and Collegeville. A bag of food is given for each household on Wednesdays between 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The Senior Brown Bag Program offers people over 60 years of age on fixed incomes one bag of food every second and fourth Tuesday of the month from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The fee is $12 yearly. C.A.R.E also distributes government commodities to low-income hous...

Good Samaritan Service Center provides food and clothing for low-income individuals in need. Referrals to shelters, low-income housing, other food banks, employment listings and free medical care is also offered. Their goal is to provide the basic needs for today and the necessary training for tomorrow.

Gospel Center Rescue Mission provides dinner for any person in need. Meals are served at 5:30 p.m. Please call for other services offered by GCRM.

New Life Program provides three daily meals, housing, clothing, chapel services plus addiction counseling. A supportive environment is maintained to assist in the restoration and rebuilding of lives. The following topics are offered:Relapse PreventionAnger ManagementAdverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)Healing Damaged EmotionsPutting Away Childish Things (PACT)BoundariesLearning CenterParentingNutritionCelebrate Recovery support groups and Bible StudyCoping SkillsMoney ManagementJob Readiness...

Harvester Farms's mission is to help families in need from going without fresh fruit, nuts and vegetables. There are far too many oranges, lemons, grapefruit, peaches, plums, figs, apricots, persimmons, walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc. going to waste in people's yards. They will pick surplus fruit and nuts from trees in peoples' front or back yards and donate it to the local food bank, Helping Hands, or directly to those in need. Help prevent good food from going to waste - give them a call if you...

one.Charter Elementary is a kindergarten through sixth grade charter school. The school also serves children in transition or homeless children. The school's goal is to satisfy the physical, emotional and educational needs of children in San Joaquin County. The school uses a strong academic program that includes standards-based education with a strong emphasis on literacy and math skills. The school provides children with breakfast, lunch, school supplies, clothing, and other necessities.The sch...

Our Lady of Guadalupe operates a food pantry and provides those in need with supplemental groceries. Distribution is twice a month, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or for emergencies during office hours. For more information and to verify distribution dates, please call 209-858-4466

Place of Refuge provides supplemental groceries to people in need. Please call to sign up. An appointment is required.

Since 1976, PREVAIL (formerly Women's Center - Youth & Family Services) has been San Joaquin County's primary provider of free, confidential services and shelters specifically designed to meet the needs of homeless and runaway youth and victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Through our programs and services, we are helping victims heal, restoring hope, strengthening families, and building a safer community. Services offered by PREVAIL include: Shelters for vict...

Raymus House provides shelter for single mothers with their children. Each family has a fully furnished bedroom and shares the living areas and essential chores. Food is provided at no charge. Counseling is available for all residents, including addictive behavior, adult and children’s psychological counseling, and case management. Raymus House is part of "Project Hope." With individual and group counseling, residents are equipped with tools that help them become proactive in restoring their ...

Ripon Community Center serves as a distribution center for the surplus food program for low-income individuals. For specific distribution days and times, please contact Ray Garcia at (209) 450-7082. The Center may also be rented for community events or private gatherings. Please call for more details.

Ripon Interfaith Ministries provides emergency assistance with food to low-income families in crisis. Groceries are provided for about four days, once or twice per month. Clothing is provided once per month (five articles of clothing per person). Holiday food boxes are distributed at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Salvation Army of Lodi typically serves weekly food boxes Tuesday through Thursday from 12:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call to verify dates, times, and documentation needed for registration, as well as to learn more about about additional year-round and seasonal assistance programs.They also serve a free "walk-in" hot meal at Hope Harbor Shelter, located at 622 North Sacramento Street in Lodi daily at 5:00 p.m.

Food For You Commodity Program provides free food for low-income individuals in 8 community centers and 13 volunteer sites throughout the county. Individuals must meet residence requirements for pick up locations. The distribution sites are determined by zip code. Eligibility is based on monthly income. No application is necessary; individuals must simply provide proof of residence (i.e. utility bill, rent receipt). Primary distribution occurs on the 3rd Thursday of each month. Additional dis...

Boggs Tract Community Center is committed to providing community members with information and access to a variety of agencies that provide services in the areas of human services, employment, health, nutrition, housing assistance and education services.Boggs Tract Community Center offers a wide range of services. Please see below:Food and Nutrition Services:Government Commodity Program: Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month.Emergency Food Program & Donated Food: Emergency fo...

Garden Acres Community Center participates in the government commodity program for individuals meeting income and residence requirements. Food is distributed on the third Thursday of the month at 8:00 a.m. to qualifying individuals living in the 95212, 95215 and 95236 zip codes. Emergency food is distributed on Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Donated food is distributed on most Mondays, some Wednesdays, and Fridays at 11:00 a.m.Other services:Assistance with homeowners and renters assist...

Kennedy Community Center offers emergency food to low-income individuals and families living in San Joaquin County. Emergency food distribution is available on most Tuesdays (except the Tuesday before the 3rd Thursday of month) from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Donated Food Distribution is most Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays (except the Monday and Wednesday before Commodities on 3rd Thursday of the month). Food is given at 11:00 a.m. (when food is available). Sign in starts at 8:00 a.m. and is fir...

Larch Clover Community Center provides low-income individuals and families living in zip codes 95304, 95376, 95377, 95385, and 95391 with emergency food on most Mondays and Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. for the first 20 families. Commodities are distributed on the third Thursday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. USDA food is also distributed on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or while supplies last.

Lodi Community Service Center provides families with emergency food on Tuesdays and Fridays at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., serving up 30 families. To qualify, families must be low-income residents living in San Joaquin County (Lodi, Galt, Thornton, Clements, Victor and Woodbridge). For emergency food, clients must bring the following documentation: photo identification and proof of address, such as a PG&E, telephone bill or rent receipt. Identification is needed for each family member. They a...

Meals on Wheels (Home Delivered Meals) provides a nutritious meal and personal contact to homebound seniors in the San Joaquin County community. Their highest priority deliveries are for the seniors that live alone and are potentially frail. A 5-pack of frozen meals are delivered to your door weekly, along with fresh milk and fruit. All menus are reviewed by two nutritionists to ensure compliance with Federal Guidelines. Meals are designed to be low fat, low salt, and low sugar.

Northeast Community Center provides the following services:Commodity Program Distribution takes place the 3rd Thursday of the month to qualifying individuals living in the 95205 zip code. Distribution starts at 8:30 a.m. There is no food the third week of the month, because of Commodity distribution on Thursday.Weekly Food Distribution is Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9:15 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. or while supplies last.There are programs for seniors 60 years and older, including a Brown Bag progr...

Senior Lunch is for mobile (non-homebound) older adults (60 years and older) to eat delicious, nutritious hot meals while socializing at the various community centers and senior centers. Contact the center that is nearest to you by visiting the below website. San Joaquin County Human Services Agency > Assistance > Food Assistance > Senior Lunch Program (sjchsa.org)Meals on Wheels/Home Delivered Meals are for homebound with high nutritional risk older adults (60 years and older) with a ...

Taft Community Center offers a wide range of services. Please see below:Food and Nutrition Services:USDA Commodity Food - every 3rd Thursday of each month from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Donated Foods - Monday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 a.m. (first come, first served or until it's gone.) Donated Food is not distributed Friday before the commodity week, the week of commodities, and last Wednesday of each month.Farmer's Market - every 4th Thursday of the month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.T...

Thornton Community Center provides assistance to families primarily living in the Thornton/North San Joaquin County area. They offer the following services:Food giveaways on Tuesday and Thursday at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Proof of residency in the area for new participants Emergency food programClothes closetVITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program) Youth Program Intramural Sports Program Computer Lab Recreation Games Arts & Crafts Classes Homework Club After-School SnackSenior Progra...

Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, a benefit card for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. Sites:Stockton: 620 North Aurora Street, Suite 2 (209) 468-3280. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open two Saturdays each month.Manteca: 283 Spreckels Avenue (209) 468-5473. Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Open two Saturdays each...

Second Harvest Food Bank of San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties provides referrals to families and individuals in need of food assistance in their area. These referrals are given to those most at risk of going hungry, Fresh Food 4 Kids and school pantry program.Fresh Food 4 Kids (FF4F) and school pantry is a new approach to serving children and families directly at school sites during the school year and into the summer months. Once to twice a month, the Food Bank drops off 4-6 pallets of food,...

Mobile Fresh is a mobile produce pantry that distributes fresh food to communities. Families receive 20 to 25 pounds of fresh produce as well as other items. To receive free produce, people who are low-income or have difficulties obtaining fresh food, need to attend one of the distribution days and complete a form. The program is also designed to educate individuals, seniors and families. Please visit their website: https://www.localfoodbank.org/mobile-fresh.html for distribution days, times a...

St. Mary's Dining Room responds to poverty in San Joaquin County by feeding the hungry, caring for health issues and restoring human dignity to over 700 individuals each day.St. Mary Dining Room services include:St. Mary's Dining Room provides breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week, 365 days a year.Medical and dental care is available to uninsured men, women and children. The hygiene center provides families and individuals experiencing homelessness with the opportunity to shower, care for th...

For emergency food assistance, please call the church office and leave a voicemail.

St. Vincent de Paul provides supplemental groceries for individuals and families living in Manteca, Lathrop, or French Camp. Distribution for food is Wednesday and Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Individuals and families can receive assistance once every 30 days. Holiday Food Baskets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sign-ups are at the beginning of November for Thanksgiving and beginning of December for Christmas.

Stockton 209 Cares help those in poverty, including the homeless. They provide food, clothing and other assistance for low-income families in need. They partner with various local community organizations to better assist each individual cause, from feeding the homeless to cleaning up neighborhoods.

The Bridge at Stockton provides a food and clothing bank on the first Wednesday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. It is a casual drop-in atmosphere. Distribution is located at the northeast side of the parking lot. They ask that you do not arrive early (public charter school operates out of their facility and parking access is needed for student drop-offs until 8:30 a.m.).Commodity Food Distribution Program is held the third Thursday of each month from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Curren...

The Way Church offers supplemental food to those in need. Food assistance is based on family size. Please call to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not available.

Tracy Interfaith Ministries provides emergency food which is available Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Emergency clothing is also provided for residents in need.Tracy Interfaith Ministries offers a Families-At-Risk program, designed to assist a family through a one-time financial emergency. It provides emergency funds to help a family meet household costs when the family is faced with a temporary job loss, a medical emergency or other financial crisis.