FREE SURPLUS FOOD - MONDAY
IN THE MORONGO BASIN
Free surplus food for low-income households is distributed at various Morongo Basin locations. This is a regular monthly event, “generally” on the THIRD MONDAY of EACH MONTH unless otherwise notified. January & February are generally on the SECOND MONDAY.
The list of 8 LOCATIONS below displays the name of the facility, address, zip code, time of the event and a link to our “FreeFood Map” showing a local map of the facility’s location. All hours are in the morning - “a.m.” Click on the map for a larger printable version.
1. Church of the Lighted Cross – Morongo Valley
11518 Elbow Lane Morongo Valley CA 92256 8 to 10
2. Belfield Hall – Landers
58390 Reche Road Landers CA 92885 8:30 to 10:30
3. Community Center – Yucca Valley
Community Center Park YV CA 92284 8:30 to 10:30
4. Copper Mountain Mesa Foundation - Copper Mt. area
65336 Winter Road Joshua Tree CA 92252 9 to 11
5. Community Center – Joshua Tree
6171 Sunburst Street, Joshua Tree, CA 92252 9 to 11
6. Sunset Village Apartments – Joshua Tree
6036 Sunset Road Joshua Tree 92252 9:30 to 11:30
7. Fire Dept. Wonder Valley
80526 Amboy Rd, 29-Palms, CA 92277 10:30 to 11:30
8. Little Church of the Desert
6079 Adobe Road 29-Palms CA 92277 10 to 12 noon
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NEED A MAP?
Clicking on the MAP next to each facility location address above will provide you with a LARGER printable local street map showing the location of the facility (including the address) where Free Surplus Food may be obtained by qualified persons in need.
Phone numbers
Free Food Give-Away phone numbers are not available since each facility is operated by varying volunteers.
Qualifications for Free Surplus Food:
Proof of income (such as annual Social Security income statement, unemployment, disability or other document) a photo I.D. (drivers license or other) and proof of current local address such as a recent electric, gas bill with YOUR name on it, but water bills are not acceptable. IF you rent, and pay these utilities directly to the landlord as part of your rent payment, you will need a copy of the utility bill AND a sworn statement from the landlord that you are the current renter of that address, or a copy of your Rental Agreement. Other “proof”, in a variety of ways, including self-certification, is available on a form available at each give-away site. Recipients are requested to bring their own box, paper or other carry bags. Clean empty boxes and appropriate grocery bag donations are appreciated.
FOOD CONTRIBUTIONS
Non-perishable, commercially canned or pre packaged dry goods may be accepted at these events. Frozen and unlabeled foods may not be accepted due to health safety concerns.
The Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Food Bank serves over 50,000 persons each month with the help of more than 156 affiliate agencies, churches, schools, soup kitchens and senior centers. The food is provided through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) food commodities, surplus food from supermarkets, and by food drives sponsored by local businesses, schools, groups and clubs. For more information, call 1-909-723-1580 or look into the SBCO Food Bank web site.
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Born in the late 30s - you do the math. Lots of life experiences in numerous endevors but not an expert in any that I know of. I'm a fan of challenging projects. When I'm told it can't be done I go ahead and do it anyway. This web site is one of 'em. How long will this web site last? Hard to say. Depends on how long I live. Film at Eleven. --bf
Cool advice! I have been seeking something similar to this for a long time now. Thanks for the tips!
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I need free food.
Well, Ms Rumbolt…… without additional details of where you live (San Francisco, New York, Tijuana Baja Mexico) I’m at a loss to suggest where you might fulfil your “I need free food.” I can suggest, however, you consider attending one of the several Morongo Basin locations on the third Monday of the month… if you qualify, you can get a “box” of free food. –BF
I am a 33 mother/wife of 5 children. We both work but there never seems to be enough food. Most nights I feed my family and my husband and I go hungry. Most school days my kids eat breakfast and lunch at school now that they are on break Im worried. Not to remind you that it is close to Christmas, we have no tree yet and few things we might call gifts. My 13 yr old son just hung stockings while I was at work. How do I tell him there might not be anything in them Christmas morning. If anyone knows where I can get help I live in San Bernardino..Thank You
Greetings Ms Nancy
Our area here in the Morongo Basin 40 miles north of Palm Springs may not be suitable for your needs given the distance from San Bernardino city. However, you might wish to check with the following resources in your location:
San Bernardino County Food Bank
Provides food for low-income residents throughout San Bernardino County through government surplus commodity distributions and salvage food agencies.
678 South Tippecanoe Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92415
Phone: (909) 891-3863
Also, you might check with any of the following faith-based outreach facilities in San Bernardino
Arrowhead Vista Apartments
24317 E. 4th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Boy’s & Girl’s Club
1180 W. 9th Street
San Bernardino, California 92411
Cajon High School
1200 Hill Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Central City Lutheran Mission
1354 N. G St.
San Bernardino, Ca. 92405
one of the leading food pantries in the San Bernardino region.
Delmann Heights Community Center
2969 N. Flores Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Phone number – (909) 384-5417
Faith, Inc.
1944 W. 17th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411
First Presbyterian Church
1900 N. “D” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92405
Frazee Community Center
1140 W. Mill Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 889-4424
Greater Cornerstone Church
1604 N. “G” Street
San Bernardino, California 92411
(909) 881-1909
Holy Land C.O.G.I.C.
1024 N. “G” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
(909) 381-2662
Lincoln Elementary
255 W. 13th Street
San Bernardino, California 92405
Lighthouse for the Blind
762 N. Sierra Way
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Maranatha I Mission (G)(R)(B)
1323 Belleview
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Mary’s Mercy Center, Inc.
641 Roberts Ave.
San Bernardino, Ca 92411
(909) 889-2558
Mission Possible, Inc.
254 S. Mt. Vernon Ave.
San Bernardino, California 92410
(562) 619-5600
New Seasons Church
1606 W. 11th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411
Church phone number – (619) 463-0725
Option House
P.O. Box 970
San Bernardino,Ca 92404
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Community, Inc.
6885 Del Rosa Street
San Bernardino, CA 92404
The church has two locations in the county. The second food pantry location is below. Call the one nearest to you.
Our Lady of Hope Catholic Community, Inc.
1000 N. Valencia
San Bernardino, Ca 92410
PAL Center
2450 Blake Ave.
San Bernardino, California 92401
(909) 887-7002
Prayer Mission
1525 N. “D” Street
San Bernardino, CA 92411
Priscilla’s Helping Hands
1318 Date Street
San Bernardino, CA 92413-0455
(909) 881-2800
Roosevelt Elementary
1554 N. Garner
San Bernardino, CA 92411
Rudy Hernandez Community Center
222 N. Lugo Street
San Bernardino, California 92408
Salvation Army
746 W. 5th Street
San Bernardino, CA 92410
Salvation Army Adult Rehab. Center
Address of the center is 363 Doolittle Road
San Bernardino, CA 92408
San Bernardino Adult Education/ Orchid Court Adult with Disabilities
307 S. Arrowhead
San Bernardino, California 92408
San Bernardino High School
2299 N G St.
San Bernardino, Ca 92405
Dial – (909) 881-8217
Saint Stephen Church
2219 W. 3rd Ave
San Bernardino, CA 92407
Set Free Christian Fellowship
473 W. Baseline
San Bernardino, California 92410
(909) 323-2323
– BF