Please consider using these alternatives to calling the San Diego Police Department or 911 when faced with a situation that calls for de-escalation and/or intervention.
We have tried to indicate where police or law enforcement may work with the alternative resources listed; please let us know if you have any concerns about these resources
Use this link to find food distributions in your area.
https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/#locate
Here's a list of food and community resource serving the San Diego area:
CRF Jary Barretto
2865 Logan Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Telephone: 619-232-4357
CRF New Vistas
Food pantry location - 734 10th Ave
San Diego, California 92101
Telephone: 619-239-4663
CRF Vista Balboa
Food pantry location - 545 Laurel St., San Diego, California 92101
Telephone: 619-233-4399
Crosspointe Life Church
8809 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91941
Telephone: 619-464-3077
Crossroads Foundation
3594 4th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone: 619-296-1151
Covers the San Diego California region. May also have information on programs such as holiday and Christmas meals too. More on holiday and Christmas assistance.
Deaf Community Services of San Diego
Center address - 3930 4th Ave.
San Diego, CA 92103
Telephone: 619-398-2441
Desert Chapel
718 Shooting Iron Trail
Julian, CA 92036
Telephone: 760-765-1041
Call for meals, social services, and referrals to local San Diego charities and non-profits.
East African Community And Cultural Center
4061 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, California 92105
Telephone: 619-501-0977
East County Transitional Living Center
1523 East Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Telephone: 619-447-4498
Food, clothing, and other support.
El Cajon SDA Church
1630 E Madison Ave
El Cajon, California 92019
Telephone: 619-405-0397
St. Vincent and its volunteers help families in poverty, whether they are seniors, disabled, or just going through a hard time.
Emmanuel Family Homes Inc.
4212 Lomo Del Sur
La Mesa, CA 91941
Telephone number is 619-660-1058. Call for hours.
Episcopal Community Services
Address is 3681 Fairmount Ave
San Diego, CA 92105
Telephone: 619-523-6060
A free food bank serves the needy. There are also cultural foods for Mexican speakers or immigrants. Get dairy, fresh fruits, baby formula, and many other items.
Ethridge Center Inc.
1053 10th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Call the San Diego food bank at - 619-231-6361
Exodus Journey
Location: 2215 Spring Oak Way
San Diego, CA 92139
Telephone: 619-325-9731
Faith Chapel Church
4999 Holly Dr.
San Diego, CA 92113
Telephone: 619-266-2626
Faith Tabernacle
3666 Madison Ave
San Diego, California 92116
Telephone: 619-282-3034
Free food, referrals, and support is available.
Fallbrook Food Pantry
Location of pantry is - 1042 South Mission
Fallbrook, California 92028
Telephone: 760-728-7608
Groceries, canned good, holiday food items, and much more. Also call for referrals to other non-profits and assistance programs.
Fellowship of San Diego
4353 Park Ave
San Diego, California 92103
Telephone: 619-298-1125
First Baptist Church of Chula Vista
494 E St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
Telephone: 619-422-0121
Can offer free food and meals. In addition, Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts may be offered.
Gleaning Field Foundation
Pantry location is 2220 Watson Way
Vista, California 92083
Telephone: 760-599-4282
Gods Extended Hand
1625 Island Ave
San Diego, CA 92101
Telephone: 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.
Grace Covenant Christian
2885 Clay Ave
San Diego, CA 92113
Telephone: 619-531-0901
Arabic Church of God
867 S Lincoln Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 444-7444
The food bank is open Friday evenings.
Heartland Community
Location is 1012 E Bradley Ave
El Cajon, CA 92021
Telephone: 619-204-4536
Meals, including Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving may be offered. Also call for hours on the food pantry.
Hearts to Hands Womens Shelter
5524 San Mateo Dr.
San Diego, California 92114
Telephone: 619-886-2652
Victims of domestic violence and single moms can get help with nutritional needs and a food box.
Helping Hand Church
Address of church is 6493 Imperial Ave
San Diego, California 92114
Telephone number - 619-263-1792. Call for hours.
Homestart
5296 University Ave Ste F2
San Diego, California 92105
Phone number: 619-229-3660
Please note, people answering these calls may be mandatory reporters, and required to make a report to CPS or law enforcement in certain situations. Learn about local mandatory reporter laws here.
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