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 El Cajon RESOURCES

FOOD PANTRIES


El Cajon Food Resources
Click Here for a pdf. version of the list of  Food Pantries in El Cajon 
Shepherd's Pantry
(619)442-9491
772 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
Saturday 8:00am- 10:00am  Arrive at 7:00 to receive a lottery number to determine the order for shopping.
Diapers 2nd Saturday of the month. Clothing 1st and  3rd Saturday of the month.
Walk-through pantry with drive through option for those with mobility issues.


EJE Academies
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month 11:00 am --   11/18/2025 9:00 only
​First come, first served.  

East County Transitional Living Center
(619)442-0457
1527 E Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Call ahead for an appointment. 
Four Food boxes only available everyday from 8:00am-4:00pm.



El Cajon Produce Pantry (Feeding San Diego)
8800 Grossmont College 
Way-Lot 7
El Cajon, CA 92020
4Th  Friday of the month 10:00am to 12:00pm

El Cajon Valley High School  (Feeding  San Diego)
(619)401-4729
1035 E. Madison  Ave. 
El Cajon, CA 92020
Wednesdays - 7:30am-8:00am during student drop offs in parking lot  when school is in session only.
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Holy Trinity Catholic Church 
(619)444-9425
405 Ballard St.
El Cajon, CA   92019
Wednesdays 10:00am-12:00pm.
Proof of EC address required.
Other services available.

Lexington Elementary School (Feeding San Diego)
(619)588-3075
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
1st and 3rd Friday 4:00pm to 5:00pm

Meridian Baptist Church (Feeding San Diego) 
(619)444-3171
660 3rd St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
Thursdays at 4:00 pm until supplies  last. Not open on  holidays (Drive Through) 
Community dinner everyday Wednesday at 5:00pm.

New Season's Church 
990 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Seniors (age 60+) Only.
2nd Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm

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Rising Hope (Feeding San Diego)
(619)800-3889
1527 E. Main St. 
El Cajon, CA 92021
Check back in January. Closed Temporarily.
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Rock Church
(619)226-7625 ext.4
808 Jackman St.
​El Cajon, CA 92020
3rd Tuesday at 10:00am-12:00pm or while supplies last. (Drive Through)

Salvation Army
(619)440-4683
1011 E Main St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
Senior breakfast everyday from 10:30 am-12:30pm
New clients need an ID to register.
Food pantry Monday 1:00pm-4:00pm, Wednesday 2:30pm-4:00pm (No new clients except the 3rd Wednesday 9:00am-12:00pm and Friday  1:00pm-6:00pm
Diapers are provided once a month for children under 3 y/o.



Seventh Day Adventist Church of El Cajon
(619) 461-5703
1630 E Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
Closed until January- Check back for hours

La Mesa First Methodist Church
(619)466-4163
4690 Palm Ave.
La Mesa, CA 91941
Last Saturday of the month except 11/22 instead of 11/29 due to the holiday.
Provides hot breakfast, showers, to go lunches, hygiene products, underwear, socks, reading glasses, and snacks.


Sustaining Grace Outreach Center, Inc.
(619)404-9554
Call for information


Journey Community Church
(619)464-4544
8363 Center Drive, Suite 6C
La Mesa, CA 91942
1st Thursday 7:00pm,  2nd Friday 9:00am, 3rd Saturday 8:30am (fresh produce only)
Drive through with pre-packaged bags


Our Church
(619)464-3077
8809 La Mesa Blvd.
La Mesa, CA 91943
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am in the back parking lot (18 years older with  photo ID or Mail with address. 1 box per household.
Meals
Meridian Baptist Church
(619)444-3171
660 3rd St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
Hot Meals available Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm .
Showers available 1st and 3rd Saturdays at 10:00am.

Salvation Army 
(619)440-4683
1011 E. Main St.
El Cajon, 92021
Breakfast available everyday from 10:30am-12:30pm.
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