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ALPINE
First Baptist Church of Alpine 1912 Arnold Way, Alpine (619) 445-2338 Feeding San Diego Mobile Pantry on 1st & 3rd Wednesday at 9:00am–10:00am
MOUNTAIN EMPIRE
Salvation Army 28989 Old Hwy. 80, Pine Valley (619) 473-0615 Monday-Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm
Call for an appointment. Emergency food, clothing, outreach and short-term casework.
EL CAJON
Meridian Baptist Church 660 3rd St., El Cajon (619) 444-3171 Second & Fourth Thursday at 3:00pm, Tuesdays at 2:00pm for families with children under 12 years of age. Community meals on Wednesdays at 5:30pm. 4th Wednesday-Mobile Showers
Newbreak Church East Co. 470 N. Mollison, El Cajon (619) 631-8704 Bread distribution on Tuesdays 5:00pm. Fresh produce and canned foods on Friday at 2:00pm. Fresh Rescue on Saturdays at 9:00am. Sack lunches Monday-Friday from 11:30am -12:00pm. Hot meals served on Saturdays at 10:00am, Tuesdays at 6:00pm and Thursdays at 6:30pm.
Salvation Army 1011 E. Main St., El Cajon (619) 440-4683 Food pantry on Mondays,Tuesdays, Thursdays from 1:30pm-4:00pm, Wednesdays at 9:30am-10:00am, and Fridays from 1:30pm-3:00pm. Sack lunches are served at these times as well. Hot meals for seniors available daily at Salvation Army at 11:30am.
LA MESA
Crosspointe Life Church 8809 La Mesa Blvd., La Mesa (619) 464-3077 Food pantry on Tuesday and Thursday 10:00am-11:00am and 4th Saturday at 9:00am.
Journey Community Church 8363 Center Dr., La Mesa (619) 464-4544 Food pantry on 1st and 4th Thursday at 6:30pm, 2nd Friday at 9:00am, 3rd Saturday at 8:30am.
La Mesa First Methodist Church 4690 Palm Ave., La Mesa (619) 466-4163 Snacks served on Monday-Thursday at 9:30am-11:00am and the 4th Saturday from 9:00am-12:00pm. Hot meals are served the 4th Saturday 9:00am-12:00pm.
La Mesa Seventh Day Adventist Church 4207 Spring Gardens Dr., La Mesa (619) 461-5703 Food pantry on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9:00am-12:00pm.
SPRING VALLEY
Heaven’s Windows Good Acres County Park, 8848 Troy St., Spring Valley (619) 825-8489 Food pantry Tuesday–Friday 9:00am-12:00pm.
Santa Sophia Catholic Church 9800 San Juan St., Spring Valley (619) 463-6629×225 Food pantry Tuesday & Thursday 9:300am-11:00am and Saturdays 9:00am-11:00am.
Spring Valley Community Church 3310 Bancroft Dr., Spring Valley (619) 342-1414 Food pantry Thursday & Friday 9:00am-12:00pm, before or after church services on Wednesday 6:00pm-8:00pm and Sunday 10:00am -12:00pm.
LEMON GROVE
Lemon Grove Foursquare Church 2115 Lemon Grove Ave., Lemon Grove (619) 252-7406 Food pantry on Tuesday 9:00am-10:00am.
Samoa/Lutheran Feeding Ministry 2055 Skyline Dr., Lemon Grove (619) 465-7301 Food pantry on Tuesday-Friday at 1:00pm-4:00pm and 1st & 4th Friday at 9:00am-11:00am. Meals are served on Mondays at 5:00pm.
St. John of the Cross Catholic Church 8086 Broadway, Lemon Grove (619) 466-3209 Food pantry on 2nd & 4th Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm.
SANTEE
Carlton Hills Lutheran Church 9715 Halberns Blvd., Santee (619) 448-2096 Food pantry on Wednesday, Friday, 1st & 3rd Saturday 9:00am-11:00am and 3rd Tuesday 11:00am-1:00pm.
Guardian Angels Catholic Church 9310 Dalehurst Rd., Santee (619) 448-1213 Food pantry on Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
LAKESIDE
Lakeside Christian Helps 9931 Channel Rd., Lakeside (619) 561-3488 Food pantry on Monday-Thursday 10:00am-12:00pm
Villa Lakeshore Apartments 12606 Lakeshore Dr., Lakeside (619) 426-3595 Food pantry on 4th Monday at 9:00am-10:00am.