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| God Always Provides Food Pantry - The Well Community Fellowship Church of Modesto Modesto, CA 95355 209-551-4463 |
Details: Grocery Distribution open 1st and 3rd Sunday only, 11am-1pm
Walk-In, for income-qualified households Household information and income verification required |
| Church On The Rock - The Manna Project Woodland, CA 95695 530.406.8579 |
Details: Every Tuesday & Thursday morning at 9:00 am sharp we are able to giveaway free food to the community. If you are in need of food, please come to our church lobby to receive a blessing! First Come, First Serve. Limited quantities. |
| Martinez LFCC Dining Room Martinez, CA 94553 925.687.6760 |
Details: The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives! Since 1983, we have served over 4.0 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 170,000 meals and distributes over 60 tons of groceries each year. All LFCC Operated Dining Rooms are open to the public from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. |
| Oakley LFCC Dining Room Oakley, CA 94561 925.687.6760 |
Details: The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives! Since 1983, we have served over 4.0 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 170,000 meals and distributes over 60 tons of groceries each year. All LFCC Operated Dining Rooms are open to the public from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. |
| Pittsburg LFCC Dining Room Pittsburg, CA 94565 925.687.6760 |
Details: The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives! Since 1983, we have served over 4.0 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 170,000 meals and distributes over 60 tons of groceries each year. All LFCC Operated Dining Rooms are open to the public from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. |
| Antioch LFCC Dining Room Antioch, CA 94509 925.687.6760 |
Details: The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives! Since 1983, we have served over 4.0 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 170,000 meals and distributes over 60 tons of groceries each year. All LFCC Operated Dining Rooms are open to the public from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. |
| Bay Point LFCC Dining Room Bay Point, CA 94565 925.687.6760 |
Details: The mission of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is to provide community based food programs and partner services that focus on basic needs. We nourish lives! Since 1983, we have served over 4.0 million meals to many thousands of hungry people throughout Contra Costa County. We have recruited thousands of volunteers and built an organization that has grown to serving over 170,000 meals and distributes over 60 tons of groceries each year. All LFCC Operated Dining Rooms are open to the public from 11 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. |
| Calvary Chapel the Rock Food Ministry Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707.843.5015 |
Details: Tuesdays 7:00 AM @ Calvary The Rock. We have a wonderful group of men and women who get together and make food boxes for families in our fellowship. If you are interested in helping out, or would like to receive meals, please email us. |
| Casa Esperanza - Community Kitchen Santa Barbara, CA 93101 805.884.8481 |
Details: You can help feed Santa Barbara's most needy. As we transition to a 24-hour sobriety based shelter program, Community Kitchen will continue to serve up to 300 meals each day. Feeding this many people every day is a challenge and we need your help. |
| Church of Christ Exeter - Food Pantry Exeter, CA 93221 559.592.2909 |
Details: The Food Pantry ministry seeks to provide non-perishable food to those who are hungry and financially challenged. Jesus fed the 5000 and the 4000 of his followers during his ministry, having compassion upon them for their hunger. In seeking to be a church modeled after Christ, we want to also have compassion upon those who are in need. |
| Church of the Incarnation - Open Table Santa Rosa, CA 95401 707.579.2604 |
Details: Open Table is a welcoming ministry that opens Incarnation’s doors to 75-125 individuals from the neighboring street community, providing breakfast and a safe respite from the elements every Sunday morning between 6:30am and 8:00am. We serve hot coffee, fruit juice, milk, cereal and oatmeal, boiled eggs, beans and rice and other hot casserole-type dishes, and sandwiches. We also provide sandwiches and fruit our guests can take away for their lunch. |
| CVC Food Ministry Cambria, CA 93428 805.927.5550 |
Details: 2nd and 4th Thursdays 11am-2pm |
| El Morro Church of the Nazarene - King's Cupboard Los Osos, CA 93402 805.528.0391 |
Details: The King's Cupboard Food Distribution Program Held at El Morro Church of the Nazarene 1480 Santa Ysabel, Bldg A Los Osos, CA 93402. The purpose of this program is to provide groceries to supplement residents of Los Osos, Morro Bay and Cayucos who are in need. This is not a USDA Commodities program and is open to anyone who finds him/herself in need of a little extra help. Food Distribution time: The first four Tuesdays of each month, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. |
| Elisha's Pantry at Christ Church United Methodist Santa Rosa , CA 95405 707.542.2569 |
Details: Christ Church United Methodist, in a partnership with Bethlehem Lutheran Church and Shomrei Torah, distributes food to residents in need in Rincon and Bennett Valleys every Thursday at 4PM right here from Elisha's Pantry. The Pantry served approximately 275 households per month in 2010. Elisha's Pantry received 42,723 pounds of food, including 13,931 pounds of fresh produce for distribution in the 2009-2010 fiscal year from Redwood Empire Food Bank. The fees paid by CCUM and others help the REFB provide food to a network of 147 non-profit and faith-based organizations in Sonoma County. |
| F.I.S.H. Food Pantry Santa Rosa, CA 95403 707.527.5151 |
Details: F.I.S.H. (Friends In Service Here) is a group of volunteers who operate a food pantry where people can receive free food. Started in 1973, F.I.S.H. has grown to become the largest food pantry in the Redwood Empire. WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE GROCERIES? Any family or individual who calls F.I.S.H. and can pick up the same day will receive an emergency supply of groceries. F.I.S.H. does not have geographical or financial prerequisites for families who request food aid. All who ask will receive. HOW DO YOU RECEIVE GROCERIES? Call F.I.S.H. at 707-527-5151 during our hours of operation. You must call before you will receive food. The phone is busiest in the morning. Keep trying or wait until about noon to call. HOURS: F.I.S.H. is open Mondays-Fridays from 10:30 am to 2:00 pm and Saturdays from 10:30 am to 12:00 noon. We are closed on major holidays. WHAT TO BRING WITH YOU: A photo ID and a bag for extra food. We also welcome donations of paper grocery bags. HOW OFTEN CAN YOU COME? Once a month. WHAT YOU'LL BE GIVEN: We give up to three days' supply of well-balanced food. The amount of food given depends on the number of people in the household. We give one basic bag containing fruits, vegetables, beans and grains (cereal, pasta, bread) plus optional items including rice, peanut butter and meat (or vegetarian items). Sometimes we will have available extra items donated to us for distribution. A grocery cart or roller bag can be helpful, especially if you are walking or using public transportation. |
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