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Free food banks and pantries in San Bernardino County

Updated October 21, 2025 • 19 min read • 3,713 words
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Free food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries San Bernardino County.

Get a listing of San Bernardino County area food banks, soup kitchens as well as emergency free food pantries near you. Also find information on churches and other local charities that help feed low-income families. Find free food today, groceries, personal hygiene or household supplies, baby formula as well as other forms of assistance. Find a free food bank or pantry near you in San Bernardino County CA below. Dozens of organizations help thousands of families every month with their basic needs. the distribution centers provide free groceries, baby formula, holiday meals and more. Many charities have free drive-thru food pantries open daily too. Resources are limited, and most pantries operate on a first come and served basis. This means that residents, including the low income, migrant workers, or unemployed should stop by early and on time in order to get free food or other forms of support. Also call in advance for hours. There is also a phone number at the bottom of the page for other food programs in San Bernardino. Some locations may, in addition to free groceries and perishable items, will be able to provide clothing, advice, and/or classes on shopping, including unit pricing. Many of the food pantries and charities in the San Bernardino County area are also great places to learn about government programs such as CalWorks, emergency food assistance, or CalFresh EBT cards. They may also have free holiday meals (Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas), information on government commodity programs including school breakfast/lunch, and other benefits. Or get details on unit pricing for groceries . If you need free food for you or your family, information on Meals on Wheels or other help, please call or stop by a pantry or soup kitchen in the area for support. Counselors and other volunteers and professionals are on site, ready and willing to help as well as direct clients to the appropriate assistance programs.

Organizations with free groceries or meals for low-income people in San Bernardino County

Adelanto Foursquare Church

Address - 10931 Lawson Ave, Adelanto, California 92301. Phone: (760) 246-8445 Church of the Nazarene 12935 Central Rd, Apple Valley, CA 92308. Dial (760) 247-8433 Church offers free meals, food, and financial help to the low income, homeless, and others who are struggling in the community.

Living Waters Chapel

Address - 21811 Ottawa Road, Apple valley, CA 92307. Telephone number - (760) 247-6488

Set Free Christian Fellowship

13700 Calimesa Blvd, Yucaipa, CA 92399. Dial (909) 446-0033 Can provide free meals, food, case management, and other forms of support to San Bernardino families.

Desert Manna Ministries

209 N. First Ave., Barstow, CA 92311. Dial (760) 256-7797 Provides free food and other forms of financial assistance to the low income and needy. This non-profit will also have details on Cal Fresh and food stamps. Desert Sanctuary Inc. 703 E Main St, Barstow, CA 92311. Call (760) 256-3733 Covers the entire County. The low income, unemployed, and families with children get priority. Food is offered around the holidays, with free groceries year round. Also apply for help for electric bills, housing, medicines, and more.

Believers's Christian Food Ministry

1158 E. Highland, San Bernardino, California 92404. Call (909)763-9916

Upland Church of Christ

331 West 9th Stree, Upland, California 91786. For hours, call (909)899-2916

Westside Community Services Center

The pantry is at 1543 W 8th St, San Bernardino, CA 92411. Main phone: (909) 384-5428 Samaritan Helping Hand (High Desert) The location is 15527 8th St, Victorville, CA 92395. Call (760) 243-5933. The charity has a pantry, soup kitchen and meal site.

Chino Neighborhood House

All applications are in Spanish too. The address is 13130 6th St, Chino, CA 91710. Call (909) 628-5608

The Great Presbyterian Church

3630 N. E Street, San Bernardino, California 92405. Telephone: (909)677-6554

Isaiah's Rock- White House

13031 7th Street, Chino, California 91710. Call (909)628-0966 The charity helps feed the homeless, migrant workers and unemployed. Get free food, rice, cereal, canned tuna or meat and more. Veterans and their families can get emergency food or groceries. Or learn about VA benefits, including housing and financial aid. There are also free Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas food baskets.

Jericas Empowerment Center

16666 Smoketree, Hesperia, California 92345. Phone - (760)701-9690

Kid Care International

1200 N Campus Ave, Upland, California 91786. Telephone - (909)227-5037 Volunteers of America/Ballington Academy 799 E. Rialto Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92408. Phone: (909)332-6699

St. Vincent De Paul

  • partnership of local churches in San Bernardino California. Stop by for meals, fruits, vegetables, emergency food boxes, and more. They give free groceries, food and paper products, including toilet paper or napkins. Or get soap, laundry detergent, feminine goods as well. The free food pantry has canned groceries, dairy, Ensure for senior citizens and other food stuff. More on

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Bible Holiness Church

7640 Sterling Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92410. Main phone - (909)381-3811

Christ the Good Shepard

17900 Jonathan Street, Adelanto, California 92301. Phone - (760)246-7083

Abundant Living Outreach Center

9269 Utica Avenue #125, Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730. Call (909)987-7110 Everything from free baby formula to diapers, Ensure for seniors, cereal, and dozens of other products may be offered. They also deliver free frozen food to the homebound.

God's Pantry

5472 Park Pl, Chino, California 91710. Phone - (909)455-4531

Loveland Jubilee

790 E. Foothill, Rialto, California 92376. Telephone - (909)873-2710 Solorzano Community Center, Inc. Address is 8602 Wheeler Ave, Fontana, CA. Phone: (909)452-8485 The non-profit helps the poor and low income. Migrant workers and Latinos can also get assistance. The food bank may have Dried macaroni, Canned Fruits, Canned chili, Peanut Butter, Jelly, and meals/food for kids and Mexicans too. Up to 10,000 unemployed and working poor get free food per week. They address food insecurity.

Living Water Faith Center II

17240 Main St, Hesperia, CA 92345. Dial (760) 947-6621 Clothing, blankets, and canned goods are available. Limited food assistance for residents. St. Paul’s Catholic Church 8973 Mesa Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356. Phone: (760) 248-7410 People and families from the parish can get help. Free food, fruits, formula, and maybe holiday gift baskets are available from the on site food bank.

Feed My Sheep Ministries

21811 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, California 92308. Call (760)243-4343

High Desert Bilingual Church SDA

9875 Seventh Avenue, Hesperia, California 92345. Dial (760)247-6481 Food, counseling, and referrals to government programs and local charities are offered.

Poder Y Luz Ministries

441 S. E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401. Telephone: (714)349-1492

Ambassadors For Christ LLC

16666 Smoketree St., Hesperia, California 92345. Dial (760)662-1480

Loren l. Marner Compassionate Ministry

1605 N. Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California 92405. Telephone: (909)886-8104

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California

1354 North G Street, San Bernardino, California 92405. Call (909)381-6921

Lesly's CPR

18026 Johnathan Ave, Adelanto, CA 92301. Call (442)249-0170

Peter Luque Community Center

Address - 294 E O St, Colton, CA 92324. Phone: (909) 370-5087. Hot meals for the poor, homeless, and less fortunate are available for San Bernardino County.

Upland Community Partnership For Youth Development

717 W. 9th Street #3, Upland, California 91786. Telephone: (909)931-4280

Grace Baptist Church

1333 E 39th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404. Dial (909)886-8904

Cucamonga Christian Fellowship Compassion Center

11376 5th St, Rancho Cucamonga, CA. Phone - (909)945-5333 The low income in San Bernardino County can get help. they operate a free emergency food bank. or get information on Senior Brown Bag or TEFAP emergency food assistance. The homeless can get razors, soap, and hygiene items too along with clothes.

Sunrise Church- Victorville

13495 Arrowhead Dr, Victorville, CA 92395. Phone: (909)875-5566

High Desert Transitional Living Connection

11783 Amethyst Road., Victorville, California 92392. Call (760)221-1469

Big Bear City Foursquare Church

800 S. Hwy 38, Big Bear City, California 92314. Main phone: (951)741-5649 River of Life 800 Yucca Avenue, Barstow, California 92311. Main phone - (760)256-3557

Blood of Jesus Prayer and Deliverance Min

1354 T North Mountain View Ave, San Bernardino, California 92405. Telephone: (909)212-4059

Doves of Big Bear Valley

41943 Big Bear Blvd., Big Bear Lake, California 92315. Main phone - (909)866-1546

San Bernardo County Community Action

The disadvantaged, working poor, unemployed, immigrants and anyone in poverty or close to it can get help. Whether it is information on WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children), CalFresh SNAP food stamps, housing, job placement, and other support, case managers will help. they even have referrals to pantries and other feeding programs. More on

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Big Bear Believers Church

42180 Moonridge Road, Big Bear Lake, California 92315. Call (909)866-2552

Mission for Jesus Christ

464 S. Sierra Way, San Bernardino, California 92408. Main phone number is (909)997-0119 St.Timothy Community Church 3100 N. State Street, San Bernardino, California 92407. Call (909)887-3015 In addition to food programs, also get referrals to government assistance and local charity organizations. Get free food from the pantry or a meal from a soup kitchen.

Victory Outreach

990 W. Mill Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Call 909) 884-1921 Home of the Neighborly Services, Inc. 839 N. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, California 92411. Call (909) 885-3491

Our Lady of Rosary Cathedral

Food pantry location - 2525 N Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Telephone - (909) 883-8991

Central Neighborhood Health Foundation

1329 N H Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Main phone - (213)705-1136 Salvation Army of San Bernardino county One of the leading social service and charity organizations. Runs an on site food pantry, thrift store, and can provide emergency financial assistance. Also get Thanksgiving and Christmas meals and gifts, and much more aid. Free school, USDA approved lunches. They also offer household cleaning products, paper goods, soap, detergent, and household goods. More on food assistance from Salvation Army of San Bernardino . Location - 746 W. 5th Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Call 909-888-1336 Salvation Army Adult Rehab. Center, Address of the center is 363 Doolittle Road , San Bernardino, CA 92408 838 Alta St, Redlands, CA 92374. Call (909) 792-6868 San Bernardino Adult Education/ Orchid Court Adult with Disabilities, 307 S. Arrowhead, San Bernardino, California 92408, Programs mostly focus on seniors and the disabled, however others can get referrals to food assistance and other government aid.

Invisible Hands of God

468 W 5th St, San Bernardino, CA 92401. Intake number is (909)524-7978 Fontana Foursquare Church (H.H.) 16725 Valencia Ave., Fontana, CA 92335. Dial the food bank - (909) 823-4404 Free Christmas and Thanksgiving meals may be served. Or emergency food boxes are passed out with a few pounds of food, as donations allow.

Juniper Avenue Seventh Day Adventist Church

Address - 7347 Juniper Ave , Fontana, CA 92336. (909) 822-4349 Call the church at the number above for free food, groceries, and other forms of aid.

Reaching New Heights Foundation

320 N. E St, San Bernardino, CA 92401. Phone: (909)518-4951

Iglesia Cristiana Misionera Supremo Llamamiento

1104 W 8th St, San Bernardino, California 92411. Main phone - (909)278-0199

  • free food distribution center for people with no money and the low-income in San Bernardino CA. Fresh fruit, baby formula, pasta, bread, and other goods are provided. Get information on applications for WIC - Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, food stamps, and more from the not for profit.

Rock'n Our Disabilities

13558 Palm St, Hesperia, California 92344. Call (760)998-2241

Victor Valley Rescue Mission

15572 7th St, Victorville, California 92395. Main phone - (760)955-5958

Greater New Jerusalem Church

1424 W. 21st. Street, San Bernardino, California 92411. Telephone: (909)887-1710

Joshua Tree Community Center

6171 Sunburst Ave., Joshua Tree, CA 92252. Call (760) 366-2471 St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church 10816 S Mountain View Ave, Loma Linda, CA 92354. Phone: (909) 796-2605 Women of Noble Character (HUB) 14890 Loves Ln, Victorville, CA 92395. Dial (442)242-1497

Victorville Thanksgiving Church

10570 Phelan Road, Hesperia, California 92344. Call (760)587-9048

End Times Church

2601 N Del Rosa Ave #105, San Bernardino, California 92404. Phone (951)775-1220

Big Bear Senior Center

42651 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. Call (909) 584-0323 Programs include free or low cost Meals on Wheels, Congregate Meals, Medicare applications, field trips and more. Everything is for seniors and the disabled in the community. They bring free meals to disabled and elderly people in Big Bear CA.

Bear Valley Community Church

Main location is - 26180 Plateau Way, Tehachapi, CA 93561. Dial (661) 821-0183

Saint Joseph Catholic Church

Location - 42242 N. Shore Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. (909) 866-3030 Resources include a thrift store, food pantry, and blankets for the homeless.

Bonnie Baker Senior Center

149350 Ukiah Trail , Big River CA 92242. Cal for free food - (760) 665-2667 Has meals on wheels programs from volunteers and in partnership with other local charities and non-profits. Meals and food is tailored for the elderly and frail too.

Loma Linda 7th Day Adventist Church

Address is 26271 Mayberry St, Bryn Mawr, CA 92318. Phone - (909) 796-0881

Hutton Senior Center

660 Colton Ave., Colton, CA 92324. Dial (909) 370-6168

Our Lady Of The Snow Catholic Church

975 Lark Rd., Wrightwood, CA 92397. Telephone: (760) 868-4342

Yermo Valley Community Service Department

110 McCormick Street, Yermo, CA 92398. Dial - (760) 254-2331

St. Francis Xaviar Cabrini Church

23079 Crest Forest Dr, Crestline, CA 92325. Food bank pantry/church phone number - (909) 338-2303

Centro Cristiano Manantial De Vida

Address is 8470 Nuevo Ave, Fontana, CA 92335. Dial (323)497-2823 Clients include single moms, Spanish speakers, children and others. whether it is free health food, or information on how to cook and shop for healthy groceries, programs are offered.

Rancho Cucamonga Neighborhood Center

Location - 9791 Arrow Highway, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Phone number - (909) 477-2781

Family Service Association of Redlands

612 Lawton , Redlands, California 92374. Telephone (909) 793-2673

Yucaipa city Senior Center

12202 First St., Yucaipa, California 92399. Dial (909) 797-1177 Church of the Valley 26597 Base Line St, Highland, CA 92346. Phone: (909) 806-0865 They have a food pantry and soup kitchen.

First Presbyterian Church

1900 N. “D” Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Phone - (909) 882-3308 May have snacks, summer meals, and more for students and children from San Bernardino.

Frazee Community Center

1140 W. Mill Street, San Bernardino, California 92410. Phone: (909) 889-4424 the low income and needy from the region can get help from the non-profit.

Greater Cornerstone Church

1604 N. “G” Street, San Bernardino, California 92411. Call the church at (909) 881-1909 for hours of the food bank.

Yucca Valley Community Center

57090 29 Palms Highway, Yucca Valley, California 9228. Phone: (760) 369-7211

Immaculate Conception Church

1106 N. La Cadena Drive, Colton, California 92324. Main phone: (909) 825-5110

Crest Forest Family & Community Service

23406 Crest Forest Dr., Crestline, CA 92325. Main phone: (909) 338-4689

Trinity Assembly of God Church

35370 Mojave Rd , Daggett, CA 92327. Main phone: (760) 254-3280 Food, clothes, and other forms of assistance, counseling, and support is offered.

Azure Hills Church

22577 City Center Ct, Grand Terrace, CA 92313. Call (909) 825-7054

Lytle Creek Comm. Center

14082 Center Rd Lytle Creek, California 92358 (909) 384-5424

Montclair Community Center

5111 Benito St. Montclair, CA 91763 Community centers are great places to call for help. Food, clothes, public assistance, grants for bills and rent, and other support are provided. Church of the Lighted Cross 11518 Elbow Lane Morongo Valley, CA 92256 Dial (760) 363-0046 for intake Newberry Springs Community. Ctr. Location is 30884 Newberry Rd Newberry Springs, California 92365 (760) 257-3613

The Neighborhood Pantry of San Bernardino County

Main address 11966 Jack Benny Dr Rancho Cucamonga, CA Telephone - (909)268-6714 Based on donations, there may be free tomatoes, sauce, infant formula, razors or shampoo, paper products, Dried beans, Rice, pasta, cereal, Peanut Butter, Canned Meats, Perishable food, and so much more.

Operation Fresh Start

5376 Phillips Blvd. Ontario, California 91761

  • partner of the USDA - United States Department of Agriculture. Rice, beans, and other canned goods may be available for the county.

Ontario Christian Center

1336 N Baker Ave

Ontario, CA (909)983-5269

Oro Grande Community Church

19303 3rd Street Oro Grande, California 92368 Main number is (760) 245-9000

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

710 S, Sultana Avenue Ontario, CA 91761

Red Mountain Senior Center

60676 Highway 395 Red Mountain, CA 92558

Bethlehem Temple Church

1175 W. Foothill Blvd. Rialto, CA 92376

Love, Peace and Happiness Family Christian Fellowship

Wilmer Carter High School

1471 N. Linden Ave. Rialto, CA 92376 (909) 829-7900

  • E.A.C.H. / St. Catherine

Primary address - 339 N. Sycamore Rialto, California 92376 Call - (310) 324-8732

Spanish Victory Outreach

874 Meridian Ave. Rialto, CA 92376

Sunrise Church

2759 N. Ayala Dr. Rialto, CA 92376 Church has programs for the homeless and working poor. Fruits, frozen items, government surplus food, and case management provided.

Operation Provider

26525 Pine Avenue Rim Forest, CA 92378 (909) 337-8585 Call the non-profit for information. Learn about charities and food distribution networks in San Bernardino County California. Also get help applying for school lunches or food stamps and vouchers. St. Anne in the Mountains 30482 Fredalba Road Running Springs, CA 92382 (909) 867-2832

Central City Lutheran Mission

1354 N G St, San Bernardino, CA 92405. Phone: (909) 381-6921 They feed the homeless, people with no money, migrants and others.

High Desert Second Chance Food Bank

16666 Smoke Tree St B4, Hesperia, CA 92345. Call (442) 267-4444 The center provides groceries and fresh produce to families in need.

Delmann Heights Community Center

2969 N. Flores Street San Bernardino, CA 92405 Phone number - (909) 384-5417 Holy Land C.O.G.I.C. Pantry location is 1024 N. “G” Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 381-2662 the pantry may have dry and free canned goods, paper products, frozen food, and personal toiletries for the very low income or homeless.

Maranatha I Mission (G)(R)(B)

1323 Belleview San Bernardino, CA 92410 Dial (909)875-5757 Assistance programs include a free soup kitchen with breakfast, lunch, and dinner. They also have a food pantry with Cooking oils, Oatmeal, Rice, perishable goods (like fruit or bread), and holiday food boxes. Mary’s Mercy Center, Inc. 641 Roberts Ave. San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909) 889-2558 Struggling families, the disabled, and working poor can turn to the free food pantry. Meals, lunches, meats, and other goods rare served. Mission Possible, Inc. Address is 254 S. Mt. Vernon Ave San Bernardino, California 92410 Telephone number is (562) 619-5600

New Seasons Church

1606 W. 11th Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 Church phone number - (619) 463-0725

Trinity Christian Fellowship Church

Food pantry address is 8158 Tippecanoe Ave San Bernardino, California (951)347-8997 In a crisis, the charity may help. Volunteers and donations from San Bernardino County allow it to operate. Whether groceries, Christmas or Thanksgiving meals, soap, detergent, or other items, assistance is offered. 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., Location - 1000 N. Valencia, San Bernardino, Ca 92410. Limited hours. May also have clothing items, gently used goods from partner thrift stores and more.

PAL Center

2450 Blake Ave. San Bernardino, California 92401 Telephone - (909) 887-7002 Inquire into federal government and California food assistance programs such as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program or WIC, including baby formula.

San Bernardio City - Prayer Mission

1525 N. “D” Street San Bernardino, CA 92411 (909) 649-0011 Free warm clothes, hot meals, sandwiches, drinks, and boxes of groceries from the pantry. Priscilla’s Helping Hands 1318 Date Street San Bernardino, CA 92413-0455 (909) 881-2800 REACH-St. Catherine of Siena

339 N Sycamore Ave

Rialto, California (909)875-1360 Staff can help students get backpacks with weekend meals. Or sign up for USDA free school breakfast or lunch programs.

Rise of A Fallen Angel

1525 N D St

San Bernardino, California Phone (909)371-4474 The charity pantry will distribute fresh produce, baby formula, canned groceries, and other goods to families as well as individuals in need.

Rudy Hernandez Community Center

222 N. Lugo Street San Bernardino, California 92408 (909) 384-5420

Saint Stephen Church

Address: 2219 W. 3rd Ave San Bernardino, CA 92407

  • clothing closet is run along with the food pantry.

Set Free Muscoy

2180 Darby Street Muscoy, CA 92407 Pantry number - (909) 473-8622

Temple Missionary Baptist Church

1583 W. Union Street Call for help - San Bernardino, CA 92411

The Rock Church

2345 S. Waterman Avenue San Bernardino, CA 92408

The Way World Church

Location is 310 W. 4th Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 Phone (909)269-1515 Focuses on fighting hunger in southern California and the county. Free groceries, personal hygiene supplies, feminine products, and other goods are given out.

Trona Senior Center

13187 Market Street Trona, California 92352 Dial - (760) 372-5889

George Gibson Senior Center

250 N. 3rd Street Upland, CA 91786

Pentecostal Community Outreach Church

280 N. Vista Place Upland, California 91786 Case managers and volunteers offer information and referrals to pantries, food banks, and public benefits in California, such as Cal Fresh. Or ask about local shelters or emergency financial aid programs in San Bernardino County. The Lord’s Table Address is 15512 6th Street Victorville, CA 92392 Regardless of religion or background, call for food boxes, Christmas, Easter, and Thanksgiving meals, clothes, and more.

Additional free food assistance programs in San Bernardino region

Feeding America in San Bernardino

is another regional resources for information. Learn about free food pantries, government resources, and soup kitchens near you. Call 951-359-4757. Or the low income and families in or near poverty can sign up for CalFresh Food Stamps, Meals on Wheels, USDA commodities programs as well as other aid.