Free food pantries and groceries in Monterey County.
Find free food banks, groceries from pantries, and meals in Monterey County California. A number of churches, charities and non-profits that may be near you provide help in an emergency situation. Free food distribution centers that are open today will give out free groceries and may process applications for food stamps (CalFresh) or government programs such as summer meals or snacks for students. Find a free food pantry near you in Monterey County and Salinas CA.
The hours of most of the free food pantries are limited, but some are open today. There will be stuff given out such as a free box of groceries, baby formula, cereal, or paper products like toilet paper or laundry detergent. In addition, the resources or samples that are available will also be limited. Or look here for samples for free by mail.
Most of the free food pantries in the Monterey County area as well government programs will focus on helping low-income families with children, people with no money, the elderly, and disabled. The food pantries in Monterey can provide perishable items such as breads, fresh fruits and vegetables, holiday or Christmas meals and also non-perishable items like emergency food boxes. They also have Meals on Wheels services for seniors, free pet food and other items. Call one of the locations below for assistance or a referral number is at the bottom of the page.
Free food box giveaways or hot meals in Monterey County
Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Church
9 El Caminito Road, Carmel Valley, California 93924. Phone number - (831) 659-2224
North County Christian Center
11299 Poole Street, Castroville, CA 95012. Call - (831) 633-3416
Stop by the food pantry for free food and meals, as well as referrals to state of California and federal government assistance. Also has information on other local charities and churches that offer financial assistance for bills, rent, and debts. This is a leading non-profit in the Monterey County region.
Gonzales Community Church
Address of church - 340 Day Street, Gonzales, CA 93926. Dial (831) 675-3881
Holy Trinity Church
Address - 27 S. El Camino Real, Greenfield, California 93927. Dial (831) 674-5428 for information and hours
In addition to offering a box of groceries, the church may have other items like clothing, blankets for the homeless, or a snack for children.
St. Vincent De Paul Society Council - St. Judes Parish
Main office location - 303 Hillcrest, Marina, California 93933. Phone number - (831) 384-5434
Administers various social services. They operate a thrift store, food pantry, and emergency resources. Also Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts are available. A wide variety of comprehensive assistance programs. The thrift store may offer vouchers or certificates for free clothing, household goods, and personal hygiene items. Other SVDP centers are at below.
- St. Francis Xavier, which is part of St. Vincent De Paul - 1269 Fremont Blvd, Seaside, CA 93955. Phone: (831) 899-2211 for hours, information, and referrals. Counselors offer case management and information on local food banks.
- Sacred Heart Church - St. Vincent De Paul - 26 Stone St, Salinas, California 93901. Site Main Number - (831) 775-0545. Provide free food and meals to individuals, seniors, homeless, and anyone who needs help.
- St. Vincent De Paul, St. Angela's Church - Church address and food pantry - 362 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove, CA 93950. Phone: (831) 655-4160 or call (831) 655-4160. Similar to the other Monterey California St. Vincent churches and charities, they run a variety of low income and social service programs, in addition to distributing free food.
- Additional resources are offered. More on emergency assistance SVDP Monterey County.
Epiphany Lutheran & Episcopal - Carman Thomas Food Pantry
Location - 425 Carmel Avenue, Marina, CA 93933. Phone number - (831) 883-8024 or (831) 384-6323
Offers a number of perishable food items, meals, case management, and other aid to the low income and families in Monterey County. There is also free cat, dog, or pet food for low-income families, in particular senior citizens. Or sign up for cooking workshops, and find cooking classes for low-income families.
Valley Baptist Church
345 E Alvin Dr, Salinas, CA 93906. Phone number - (831) 422-3671
Holy Assembly Missionary Baptist
3305 Abdy Way, Marina, CA 93933. Call (831) 883-1244
Get free dry and canned goods, boxes of groceries for low-income families, paper products, and personal toiletries. Pasta, sauce, peanut butter or jelly, canned chicken and other free items are from the pantry.
Marina Church Of God Of Prophecy
Address - 226 Carmel Avenue, Marina, CA 93933. Dial (831) 384-5063
Our Lady of the Assumption Church
Address: 100 Salinas Rd, Pajaro, CA 95076. Food pantry number is (831) 722-1104
A food bank has goods, including samples, of items such as Dried Beans, rice, Peanut Butter, tuna, rice a roni, hamburger help and more.
St Theodore Church
Address: 116 S Belden St, Gonzales, CA 93926. Phone: (831) 675-3648
Salvation Army in Monterey County
Stop by for help. Offers many services, including food, meals, shelter, funds for electric bills or gas for a grocery store visit, clothing, holiday meals and gifts, and other aid. There are free emergency food pantries for low-income families in Monterey County and the poor. A soup kitchen has meals, including at the holiday. Get a box of groceries, cereal, fresh fruit and more, with help for migrant workers too. More on Salvation Army assistance programs Monterey County.
- Main location - 800 Scott Street, Sand City, CA 93955. Call (831) 899-4988. Another one of the Monterey County Salvation Army offices. They run a food pantry, thrift store, clothing closet, and much more on site.
- Salvation Army Of Salinas main address - 2460 North Main Street, Salinas, CA 93906. Phone - (831) 443-9655.
Shoreline Community Church
Main site is at 2500 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940. Call - (831) 655-0100
Emergency food, rice, bread, baby formula, diapers, and more may be passed out.
St. Ansgar's Lutheran Church
Food bank address: 72 E San Joaquin St, Salinas, CA 93901. Call 831) 758-8427
Grace Christian Fellowship
Address: 111 Prado St, Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 443-1955
A year round free food pantry is on site. There are also holiday programs, including free Thanksgiving turkey or Christmas meals or baskets. Or get Meals on Wheels for seniors in Monterey County, baby formula and other support.
Our Lady of Refuge Catholic Church
Address: 11140 Preston St, Castroville, CA 95012. For hours, dial (831) 633-4015
St Philip's Lutheran Church
Address: 8065 Carmel Valley Rd, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923. Main phone: (831) 624-6765
St. Mary's By The Sea Episcopal Church
Address - 146 12 th Street, Pacific Grove, California 93950. Phone number - (831) 373-4441
The food pantry on site will giveaway canned food, groceries, bread, perishable items, fruits and even baby formula.
Casa De La Cultura Center
225 Salinas Road 4A, Pajaro, CA 95076. Dial (831) 763-0702
Free food boxes and meals, including at breakfast, lunch and dinner. They also help migrant farm workers in Monterey County, immigrants and others get a free, nutritious cultural meal or other resources.
St. Mary's Of The Nativity Parish
1702 Second Avenue, Salinas, California 93905. Dial (831) 758-1669
Franciscan Workers Of Junipero Serra - Dorothy's Place - Hospitality Center
30 Soledad St, Salinas, CA 93901. Main phone: (831) 757-3838 or Phone number - (831) 424-1102
Madonna Del Sasso Parish
Address - 320 East Laurel Drive, Salinas, CA 93906. Call (831) 422-5323
The church passes out hot and cold meals, perishable items, breads, vegetables, meals for school kids, and more.
Mount Nebo Hispanic Church
Main location - 563 Roosevelt Street, Salinas, CA 93905. Phone number: (831) 424-9510
All programs are in Spanish as well as for immigrants and farm workers. A hot meal may be served. Get fresh fruit, vegetables, Salsa, Tacos, and other cultural food too.
Legacy Church - New Harvest Christian Fellowship
1035 Rogge Rd, Salinas, CA 93906. Phone: (831) 771-0613
Get everything from soap or free toiletries to vegetable mix; peanut butter; instant milk; yogurt or dairy. Or get applesauce; rice and UHT 2-percent milk and other free food boxes.
Primera Iglesia Bautista Del Sur
1212 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905. Phone: (831) 758-5656
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Address - 1071 Pajaro St, Salinas, CA 93901, Salinas, CA 93901. Phone number - (831) 424-7331
Salinas Valley Community Church
368 San Juan Grade Rd, Salinas, CA 93906. For hours, call (831) 449-2500
Victory Mission, Inc.
Food pantry location is 43 Soledad Street, Salinas, California 93901. Dial (831) 424-5688
The non-profits feeds the unemployed, poor, and low-income. Based on donations, there will be fresh or canned food boxes. Some of what is offered will include cereal, bread, pasta, rice, and/or potatoes. Or get Senior Brown Bag, Back pack for students and other goods.
Vineyard Church Of Salinas
Address - 1122 E Alisal St, Salinas, CA 93905. Phone: (831) 422-5321
Greater Victory Temple
Address: 1620 Broadway Avenue, Seaside, California 93955. Phone number - (831) 394-2774
In addition to a box of food, senior citizens may receive a home delivered meal. Other programs can help children, infants, and others who are faced with a crisis.
Apostolic Community Life Church
180 Williams Road
Salinas, California 93905
Phone number - (831) 422-4161
Central Coast HIV/AIDs Services
Address - 1121 Baldwin Street
Salinas, CA 93906
(831) 442-3959 is the phone number for the Salinas location.
Get information on a number of food programs, such as WIC, TANF, and local food pantries.
Church Of Jesus Christ Of The Americas
Stop by the pantry at 160 Pajaro Street
Salinas, CA 93901
Dial (831) 206-9961 for hours and intake.
Assistance programs are offered for the poor, unemployed, and those who are struggling. The pantry is open limited hours but may have goods such as free groceries and surplus government commodities.
Sacred Heart Church
Address - 22 Stone Street
Salinas, California 93901
(831) 424-1959
Can help people of all backgrounds and religions. Most of the churches in Monterey will provide emergency food (for free or low cost) to anyone who needs help, regardless of their religion.
Salinas New Life Church Of The Nazarene
Address of church - 1164 Monroe Street Unit 5
Salinas, CA 93906
Phone number - (831) 444-6064
Lighthouse Baptist Church
Address - 1030 Hilby Avenue
Seaside, CA 93955
(831) 394-4447
Spreckels Veterans Memorial Hall - Vietnam Vets Pantry
Address - 90 Fifth Street
Spreckels, CA 93962
Phone number - (831) 682-0727
A focus is on military members, veterans, their family members, and others that have served our country.
Pajaro Rescue Mission
111 Railroad Avenue
Watsonville, California 95076
(831) 724-9576
Meals and perishable items for the homeless, very low income, working poor, and jobless.
Additional free food and meal programs in Monterey County
Several other pantries, soup kitchens, and free food distribution centers that may be near you operate across Monterey County. Call (831) 758-1523 for information and locations, including Feeding America benefits in Monterey County. Low-income families, the unemployed, migrant workers and others receive emergency food, hot meals, and more each month. Children may receive a snack, and the homebound may have food or a meal delivered to them by volunteers.
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