FOOD PANTRIES
San Diego East County Food Resources
Visit the East County assistance website for information on all food pantries, sack lunch programs and hot meals offered by cities in East County. Website is updated regularly for pantry hours and available programs.
Click: ecassist.org
Visit the East County assistance website for information on all food pantries, sack lunch programs and hot meals offered by cities in East County. Website is updated regularly for pantry hours and available programs.
Click: ecassist.org
BETHLEHEM FOOD PANTRY
(619) 490-3855
737 Grant Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Free food pantry. Requires participant to have valid ID and social security number.
Saturday from 9am-11am.
(619) 490-3855
737 Grant Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Free food pantry. Requires participant to have valid ID and social security number.
Saturday from 9am-11am.
CHALDEAN & MIDDLE EASTERN SOCIAL SERVICES
436 S. Magnolia Ave. #201
(619) 401-7410
San Diego Food Bank Distribution on Tuesday from 9am to Noon.
436 S. Magnolia Ave. #201
(619) 401-7410
San Diego Food Bank Distribution on Tuesday from 9am to Noon.
CRISIS HOUSE
(619) 444-1194
1034 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Emergency food pantry.
Hot meal only with a support services meeting.
(619) 444-1194
1034 N. Magnolia Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
Emergency food pantry.
Hot meal only with a support services meeting.
CROSSLINE
(619)440-1136
1280 N Johnson Ave #102
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mondays: 1pm - 3pm, Tuesdays: 12 noon - 2pm, Wednesdays: 1pm - 3pm, Thursdays: 12 noon - 2pm
Fridays: CLOSED
(619)440-1136
1280 N Johnson Ave #102
El Cajon, CA 92020
Mondays: 1pm - 3pm, Tuesdays: 12 noon - 2pm, Wednesdays: 1pm - 3pm, Thursdays: 12 noon - 2pm
Fridays: CLOSED
EL CAJON FOUR SQUARE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
1012 E Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
(619) 449-3000 Church Office
9:30am till 12:00pm, 3rd Tuesday of every month. Must meet low-income guidelines and reside in El Cajon
1012 E Bradley Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
(619) 449-3000 Church Office
9:30am till 12:00pm, 3rd Tuesday of every month. Must meet low-income guidelines and reside in El Cajon
EL CAJON SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH
1630 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0763
San Diego Food Bank Distribution: Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. until food is gone. Food line begins at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own boxes.
1630 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0763
San Diego Food Bank Distribution: Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. until food is gone. Food line begins at 2:00 p.m. Please bring your own boxes.
FOOTHILLS CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
315 West Bradley, El Cajon, CA 92021
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income pregnant women, women 12 months postpartum, breast-feeding mothers, children under six years of age and seniors over the age of 60.
Must meet low-income guidelines and not be a WIC recipient.
9:00 am till 10:00 am, 3rd Thursday of every month.
315 West Bradley, El Cajon, CA 92021
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income pregnant women, women 12 months postpartum, breast-feeding mothers, children under six years of age and seniors over the age of 60.
Must meet low-income guidelines and not be a WIC recipient.
9:00 am till 10:00 am, 3rd Thursday of every month.
HELPING HANDS OUTREACH MINISTRY
309 Prescott Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 937-0197
Feeding America Distribution Site on 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am to 11am.
309 Prescott Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 937-0197
Feeding America Distribution Site on 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 10am to 11am.
HOLY TRINITY CATHOLIC CHURCH
(619) 444-9425
405 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am.
Must be a resident of East County and show picture ID.
(619) 444-9425
405 Ballard Street, El Cajon, CA 92019
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am to 11am.
Must be a resident of East County and show picture ID.
HOME-START FAMILY SELF SUFFICIENCY
(619) 401-8375
Must call for ahead for appointment, bring picture ID and live in East Region. Individuals allowed one distribution every four months. Spanish and Arabic.
(619) 401-8375
Must call for ahead for appointment, bring picture ID and live in East Region. Individuals allowed one distribution every four months. Spanish and Arabic.
MERIDIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
(619) 444-3171 Church Office
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
660 S. 3rd St, El Cajon, CA 92019
Community dinner every Wednesday at 5:30pm.
Fresh Start showers on the 4th Wednesday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
Food distribution is the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:00pm.
(619) 444-3171 Church Office
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
660 S. 3rd St, El Cajon, CA 92019
Community dinner every Wednesday at 5:30pm.
Fresh Start showers on the 4th Wednesday from 3:30pm - 5:30pm.
Food distribution is the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 5:00pm.
NEW SEASONS CHURCH OF EL CAJON
(619) 440-7597 Church Office
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
990 Naranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Distribution: 2nd Thursday of every month from 9:00am - 12:00pm El Cajon Residents
(619) 440-7597 Church Office
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
990 Naranca Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Distribution: 2nd Thursday of every month from 9:00am - 12:00pm El Cajon Residents
NEWBREAK CHURCH
(858) 576-0007 x 414
470 N. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Meal distribution every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Fresh produce distribution is the 2nd Monday at 12:00 p.m.
Free Community Dinner on the 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Wellness Days at 10:00 a.m. on 03/17/2018, 06/21/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 and 12/22/2018
Health and Wellness Fair on 5/19/2018 at 10:00 a.m.
(858) 576-0007 x 414
470 N. Mollison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Meal distribution every Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
Fresh produce distribution is the 2nd Monday at 12:00 p.m.
Free Community Dinner on the 4th Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
Wellness Days at 10:00 a.m. on 03/17/2018, 06/21/2018, 9/15/2018, 10/20/2018 and 12/22/2018
Health and Wellness Fair on 5/19/2018 at 10:00 a.m.
OUR LADY OF GRACE
(619) 469-0133
2466 Navajo Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-11am at Ministry Center (use Medford entrance)
Must be a resident of East County, show picture ID and a birth certificate or immunization card for each child. Arrive early on the first visit to fill out paperwork. Pantry doors close at 11:00am.
(619) 469-0133
2466 Navajo Road, El Cajon, CA 92019
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-11am at Ministry Center (use Medford entrance)
Must be a resident of East County, show picture ID and a birth certificate or immunization card for each child. Arrive early on the first visit to fill out paperwork. Pantry doors close at 11:00am.
SALVATION ARMY
(619) 440-4683
1011 East Main Street, El Cajon , CA 92021
Hours: 9:30-10:30am, 3rd Wednesday of every month. Must meet low-income guidelines. Numbers are distributed at 7:45 a.m. until they are gone. Food distribution starts at 9:30 a.m. Free bread available from 9:30-10:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday
Senior Dining and Social Center - reduced lunch available to low-income Seniors at 11:15am Monday-Friday.
Family Services office hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:30 to 4:00. We are closed on Wednesdays.
(619) 440-4683
1011 East Main Street, El Cajon , CA 92021
Hours: 9:30-10:30am, 3rd Wednesday of every month. Must meet low-income guidelines. Numbers are distributed at 7:45 a.m. until they are gone. Food distribution starts at 9:30 a.m. Free bread available from 9:30-10:30 am on Tuesday and Thursday
Senior Dining and Social Center - reduced lunch available to low-income Seniors at 11:15am Monday-Friday.
Family Services office hours are:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 1:30 to 4:00. We are closed on Wednesdays.
VETERANS COMMUNITY CENTER (VFW Hall)
(619) 447-0356 VFW Hall
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
Distribution: 4th Monday of the month from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(619) 447-0356 VFW Hall
(858) 527-1419 San Diego Food Bank
Distribution: 4th Monday of the month from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
