CalFresh & Food Support

CalFresh & Food Support

If additional food support is needed, several local food distribution programs and pantries continue to operate throughout the High Desert region.

How to Access Food Resources

• You may continue to use any remaining CalFresh benefits as usual.
• If you need food now, visit cafoodbanks.org/find-food to locate food banks in your area.
• For the most current information about CalFresh benefits, visit cdss.ca.gov/benefits-services/food-nutrition-services/calfresh/calfresh-frequently-asked-questions.

VESD Meals (No-Cost Student Meals)

• All Victor Elementary School District students receive breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day.
• Breakfast is served approximately 40 minutes before school begins to help students start the day ready to learn.
• Menus and program details: vesd.net/families/meals

Local Food Distribution Sites

Victorville

• Salvation Army — 14585 La Paz Dr. | (760) 245-2545 | victorvalley.salvationarmy.org
  • Food pantry: Tues–Thurs, 9:00–11:45 a.m. | Lunch for individuals experiencing homelessness: Tues–Thurs
  • Adults 18+ bring ID; proof of residency and income/assistance
     
• Lord’s Table – St. Joan of Arc Church (Parish Hall) — 15512 6th St. | (760) 245-7674 ext. 13
  • Hot meals: Mon–Fri, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Commodity bags: 3rd Fri, 7:30–11:00 a.m.
     
• Samaritans Helping Hand — 15527 8th St. | (760) 243-5933
  • Food pantry: Mon–Fri, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | ID and Social Security required
     
• Restoration Center – Seventh-day Adventist Church — 16673 Avalon Ave. | (760) 243-2525
  • Food distribution: Wed, 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Bring your own bags
     
• Victorville Peace Center – Sonrise Church — 13495 Arrowhead Dr. | (760) 241-0168
  • Food distribution: Tues–Fri, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     
• Emmanuel Temple — 17288 Stoddard Wells Rd. | (760) 245-4973 | etemplecme.org
  • Food distribution: Fri, 1:00–2:00 p.m.
     
• Feed My Sheep Ministries / First Assembly of God — 15260 Nisqualli Rd. | (760) 243-4343 | vvfirst.org
  • Mondays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | USDA distribution: 4th Fri (photo ID at sign-up)
  • One pantry visit per month
     
• Impact Christian Church of Victorville — 17746 George Blvd. | (760) 246-4100 | greaterimpact.cc
  • Emergency food pantry: Tues, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Drive-up pickup
     
• The Gate Church — 11783 Amethyst Rd. | (760) 949-8979 | thegatehd.com
  • Food distribution: Mon, 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | ID and proof of residency (e.g., utility bill) required
     
• Holy Innocents Catholic Church — 13230 El Evado Rd. | (760) 955-3010 | holyinnocentsvictorville.org
  • Food distribution: Tues, 8:00–10:00 a.m. (arrive early)
  • Bring ID, birth certificate, or proof of residence (utility bill)
     
• Seventh-day Adventist (Green Tree) — 16070 Lorene Dr. | (760) 245-3620 | greentreeadventist.com
  • Food pantry: Tues, 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Hesperia

• Feed My Sheep Ministries — 11616 Hesperia Rd. | (760) 244-3330 | hfassembly.org
  • Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | USDA distribution: 4th Wed (photo ID at sign-up)
  • One pantry visit per month
     
• Holy Family Catholic Church — 9974 “I” Ave. | (760) 244-9180 | holyfamilyhd.org
  • 2nd & 3rd Wed, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
     
• New Life Chapel – New Life Line Food Ministry — 10184 Seventh Ave. | (760) 244-9050 | newlifechapel.com
  • 2nd Sat, 9:00–10:00 a.m. | ID and proof of residency required
  • Pre-register Mon–Wed, 9:00–10:00 a.m. | Primarily for Hesperia families; emergency food available to others.
     
• Spirit Filled Family Church — 9980 Hesperia Rd. | (760) 956-2501 | spiritfilledfamily.church
  • Saturdays, 9:00–11:00 a.m. | Bring utility bill and photo ID
     
• Victor Valley Christian Church — 11223 11th Ave. | (760) 244-4448 | vvcc.com
  • Last Fri of the month, 3:00–4:00 p.m. | High Desert residency and ID required

Apple Valley

• Apple Valley Church of the Nazarene — 12935 Central Rd. | (760) 247-8433 | avnaz.org
  • 3rd Fri, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
  • Bring proof of income, photo ID, Social Security cards for household members, and proof of residency | Clothing available
     
• Broken Hearts Ministry — 13600 Pawnee Rd. #7 | (760) 493-0435
  • Every other Thurs, 3:00–7:00 p.m. | Provide address, phone, and household size
     
• The Church for Whosoever — 18628 Seneca Rd. | (760) 242-3191 | tcfw.org
  • Mon & Wed, 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Tues, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
     
• Crisis Ministry / Church of the Valley — 20700 Standing Rock Ave. | (760) 247-6494 | churchofthevalley.net
  • Tues–Thurs, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Driver’s license or ID | Clothing closet available
     
• Feed My Sheep Ministries / First Assembly of God — 21811 Ottawa Rd. | (760) 827-1590 | av.church
  • Fridays, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | USDA distribution: 4th Fri (photo ID at sign-up)
  • One pantry visit per month
     
• Our Lady of the Desert — 18350 Corwin Rd. | (760) 242-5544 | oldccav.org
  • Wed & Thurs, 9:00–11:30 a.m. | Photo ID for self and IDs for family members you are requesting food for
     
• Redeemer Church — 22434 Nisqually Rd. | (760) 247-5891 | redeemerhd.com
  • Food & clothing: Last Sat of the month, 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Hours and requirements may vary by location. Contact each site directly for details about documentation, identification, or distribution limits.

Additional Resources

• VESD Nutrition Services: All Victor Elementary School District students eat breakfast and lunch at no cost every school day.
  Breakfast is served approximately 40 minutes before the school day begins, giving students a healthy start and energy to learn.

• VESD Family Resource Center (FRC): frc.vesd.net/resources

• San Bernardino County Community Resources: wp.sbcounty.gov/tad/resources-2

• 211 San Bernardino: Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211sb.org for referrals to food, housing, and utility assistance.