FOOD

SAN DIEGO FOOD BANK

NORTH COUNTY FOOD BANK

The San Diego Food Bank provides crucial services to the community. This includes the federal ‘Emergency Food Assistance Program’, offering monthly food packages to eligible individuals and families. They also run the ‘Neighborhood Distribution Program’ at over 20 locations in San Diego County, providing monthly food distributions. North County Food Bank specifically provides a pantry. The pantry is set up similarly to a neighborhood grocery store, it offers a variety of fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, meats, dairy products, baked goods, nonperishable canned food items, diapers for infants & toddlers, and period supplies. Clients can stock up on enough food items to feed their families for two weeks. Clients can make appointments every two weeks.

San Diego Food Bank

Address: 3030 Enterprise Court Suite A, Vista, CA 92081

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am-10:30am

Call: 858-527-1419

North County Food Bank

Address: 9850 Distribution Avenue, San Diego, CA 92121

Call: 858-527-1419

CALFRESH

CALFRESH APPLICATION

Income eligible individuals and families can get help buying healthy food through California’s CalFresh Program, formerly known as Food Stamps. CalFresh can help stretch food budgets and ensure that families are able to access healthier, culturally appropriate foods. Households that qualify for the program receive, on average, $200 per month for food benefits in California.

Contact:

Maria Lewis 858-833-2587

Irma Guerrero 858-863-5118

BROTHER BENNO

Among other services, Brother Benno’s provides families with children, senior citizens, and the disabled one or more family food boxes (depending on size of household). The food box consists of basic food staples to feed a family of four for three days and is intended to supplement the nutritional needs of low-income families.

Brother Benno’s Center

Address: 3620 Production Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058

Walk-in Hours: Monday-Friday 6:30am-10:45am

Call: 760-439-1244

OCEANSIDE SANCTUARY

Oceanside Sanctuary is committed to providing hope to neighbors in need one meal at a time. The pantry at Oceanside Sanctuary provides produce, dairy, shelf-stable food, meat and diapers (as available).

Address: 204 S Freeman St, Oceanside CA 9204

Hours: By appointment only, must pre-register by texting 760-470-6992

LIVED EXPERIENCES

Lived Experience's Fresh Box Program in California offers off-hours food distribution, ensuring families have access to fresh, nutritious groceries.

Libby Lake

Address: 504 Calle Monecito, Oceanside CA 92057

Hours: Every Wednesday, 4pm-5pm

GROCERIES WITH GRACE

If you need an extra bag or two of groceries, Groceries with Grace is here to help. On the third Saturday of the month they distribute nearly 200 bags of groceries to those who attend their drive-through pick-up.

Oceanside Presbyterian Church

Address: 2001 S El Camino Real, Oceanside CA 92054

Hours: Third Sunday of the Month 9:30am

Text the word FOOD to 760-493-7100 to register

CALIFORNIA WIC

The California WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) Program is a vital state initiative that provides nutrition education, healthy foods, and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. With a focus on improving maternal and child health, WIC plays a crucial role in promoting healthy families across the state.

Mission Mesa WIC

Address: 2210 Mesa Ste 100, Oceanside CA 92054

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:30pm [closed from 11:45-12:45]

Call: 888-477-6333

FOOD FOR LIFE

In a partnership with Feed San Diego, Food for Life helps families and individuals to live a better life through assistance and food. Items available vary week to week.

Life Christian Church

Address: 1130 N Melrose Dr Ste 406, Vista, CA

Hours: Saturdays at 9am

Call: 760-439-3300

BREAD OF LIFE

Bread of Life offers support to families and help develop health goals & an action plan. They provide food access and nutrition assistance through nutritious food boxes from the pantry to low income families and individuals.

Supplemental Food Box Program

Address: 1919 Apple St Ste O, Oceanside, CA 9205

Call: 760-304-9279

TRICITY FOOD PANTRY

TriCity Pantry is a Christian-based non-profit that exists to help families have free access to nutritious food and remove the burden of an expense that they otherwise can't afford.

Address: 165 S Eucalyptus Ave, Vista CA 92084

Hours: 2nd and 4th Thursday at 2pm

Call: 760-658-4047

ALLIANCE FOR A HEALTHIER GENERATION

Alliance for a Healthier Generation provides simple and fun recipes to keep your family healthy and satisfied! Each recipe is designed to be affordable and made with as few widely available ingredients as possible.

Services: Recipes, grocery list planning, nutrition information

Call: 888-543-4584

USDA MY PLATE

The USDA MyPlate program offers resources and guidance on creating balanced meals. It emphasizes providing easy-to-follow recipes and tips for incorporating affordable, healthy foods into one's diet.

Services: Recipes, grocery list planning, nutrition information