Food Resources

Cal Fresh

CalFresh Food, funded by the U.S Department of Agriculture provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. Cal Fresh benefits can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and more.

There are three ways to apply for benefits:

1. Apply online at GetCalFresh.org

2. Call 1-877-847-3663 (FOOD)

3. Find an office at CalFreshFood.org

Cal Fresh Informational Brochures

Food Assistance in Hemet - San Jacinto

HUSD Community Pantry

The HUSD Parent Resource Center provides a food box with shelf-stable items once a month. The food boxes include items such as quick oats, pasta, rice, canned goods, and shelf-stable milk.

For more information, on the next food pantry, visit our events calendar.

Address: 258 N. Thompson St. Hemet Ca 92543

(951) 765- 0004

Faith World Harvest Church

The Faith World Harvest Church is providing emergency food bags on Saturdays between 10 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.

For more information, visit their website at https://faithworld.church/

Address: 630 W Latham Ave Hemet, 92583

My City Youth

My City Youth hosts a food pantry, every Tuesday starting at 10:00 a.m. until supplies last. Registration is required.

For more information, visit their website at My City Youth.

Address: 145 N. Tahquitz Ave., Hemet, CA 92543

Phone: (951) 652-0647

Salvation Army Hemet Corps

Visit the Salvation Army Food Pantry on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at noon for food assistance. Seniors and individuals with disabilities can also call for assistance in getting supplies such as toilet paper.

For more information contact James Fleming at (714) 499-3943

Address: 340 S Palm Ave., Hemet, CA 92543

Valley Community Pantry

The Community Pantry provides emergency food. Food distribution varies as donations, funding and community needs fluctuate. The Community Pantry also provides emergency shelter rent and utility assistance when funds are available.ID is required.

For more information, call (951) 929-1101 or visit the Community Pantry webpage.

Address:191 Columbia St, Hemet, CA 92544

Bread Basket Food Bank

Visit the Bread Basket Food Bank for food distribution on Mondays and Fridays from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Open to residents of Hemet, San Jacinto, Beaumont, Nuevo, Lakeview, Romoland and Homeland. ID is required.

For more information call (951) 658-5098 or visit www.breadbaskethemet.com

Address: 2385 S. San Jacinto Ave., San Jacinto

Family Service Association

The Family Service Association will distribute a weekly meal package on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at the San Jacinto Senior Center (625 S. Pico Ave, San Jacinto). Meal packages will be distributed between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Must be 60 or older to receive a meal; limited to one package per customer, per week.

Distribution Location: San Jacinto Senior Center (625 S. Pico Ave, San Jacinto)

Food Assistance in Anza

Anza Community Hall

Visit the Anza Community Hall for food distribution every Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon while supplies last. Open to residents of Anza and Aguanga. ID is required.

For more information, call (951) 763-1111 or visit www.anzacommunitybuilding.org/
Address: 56630 CA-371, Anza, CA 92539

Anza Electric Cooperative

The Anza Electric Cooperative offers food distribution on the second Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon until supplies last. ID is required.

For more information call (951) 763-4333 or visit www.anzaelectric.org/

Address: 58470 CA-371, Anza, CA

Food Assistance in Idyllwild

Idyllwild Help Center

The Idyllwild Help Center provides food assistance for low-income families in the Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Mountain Center communities on Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10:00 - noon. ID is required.

For more information, call (951)659-2110 or visit https://idyllwildhelpcenter.org/

Address: 26330 Highway 243 Idyllwild, CA 92549

America Feeds

America Feeds distributes food to needy families at the Idyllwild Town Center at 25925 Cedar St. Idyllwild on the 1st Tuesday of the month from 10:00 a.m. - noon. Food is available for residents of Idyllwild, Pine Cove, and Mountain Center. ID is required.

Distribution Location: Idyllwild Town Center at 25925 Cedar St. Idyllwild, CA, 92549

2025 HUSD Summer Food Service

Additional Resources

Food Access

Riverside County has an online map to connect residents to food resources. View the Food Access map here or visit www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus for more information.

Connect IE

Connect IE is a free online website that provides Inland Empire residents from different zip codes with community resources 24/7. It can connect residents to housing services, job training, food pantries, transportation, and other low-cost or free programs.

Visit the Connect IE webpage.

2-1-1 Riverside County

211 is a free hotline that connects Riverside County residents with referrals to community agencies that provide food, shelter, health care, mental health, job training, information, and resources.

For more information, call 2-1-1 to be connected with a call specialist, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week or visit the 211 webpage.

Riverside County Department of Public Social Services - CALFresh/SNAP Assistance Program

The CalFresh/SNAP Assistance Program (previously known as food stamps) provides low-income households with electronic benefits they can use at most grocery stores to ensure they can provide a healthy diet for themselves and their family. call

To apply for CalFresh/SNAP benefits, visit the local office of the Department of Public Social Services located at 541 N San Jacinto St., Hemet, CA 92543; apply online at www.C4Yourself.com or GetCalFresh.org, or call (877) 410-8827 for more information.

Assistance for Seniors or Adults with Disabilities

Riverside County, Office on Aging

Seniors or disabled adults can call 800-510-2020 or visit rcAging.org to determine their need for any one of the following service options:

• Grab-and-Go Meals: Up to seven to 14 days of cooked and frozen meals ready for pick up
• Courtesy Pantry: Two weeks supply of food delivered within five to seven days
• Home-Delivered Meals: Up to seven to 14 days of delivered food with no contact for
vulnerable adults
• Emergency Meals: Up to three days of immediate food delivered to fragile adults and seniors