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Food Resources

Find food resources near you

The coronavirus pandemic is exacerbating financial problems that make it difficult or impossible for students and families to purchase food. If you are a student that needs food assistance, this page contains a list of resources to help you find food banks.  

Additionally, Governor Newsom has mandated school districts continue to distribute school meals to students. We’ve added a list of resources to help you locate your own or your sibling’s school meal distribution sites.

TIPS:

  • If you haven’t already, check if you’re eligible to receive CalFresh benefits.
  • Apply for the Pandemic-EBT Card: Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries. Applications close June 30th. (Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply, they will automatically receive the card in the mail).
  • Download the CA Meals for Kids mobile application to quickly locate school meal distribution sites.   

Food Banks Near You

Feeding America Inland Empire 

Feeding America IE has multiple food banks located across the Inland Empire. Click on the link and scroll to the tab Get Help to get CalFresh application assistance or find a local food pantry.
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CalFresh 

If you are a single, registered independent and the crisis has reduced your income below $2082/month, or live in a family that has been financially impacted (cap increases by $738 for each additional person in household) click on the link to apply for CalFresh. You can receive up to $194.00/month in food assistance. 
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High Desert Food Collaborative 

If you live in the high desert, the High Desert Food Collaborative has compiled a list of food pantries on their Facebook page. Click on the link to find a list of food pantry locations and hours of operation. 
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California Association of Food Banks

Search for a food bank near you! 

Click on the link, type your zip code in the search bar and press GO to find the closest food bank to you.   

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Aunt Bertha

This website allows you to locate food pantries and other free or reduced cost services. Type your zip code in the search bar and press search to find assistance near you.  
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School Meals

CA Meals for Kids 

The California Department of Education has created a mobile application and updated it to locate school lunch program distribution sites during school closures. Click the link to download the application to your smart phone and search the location of school meal sites on the app.
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Riverside County School Meal Sites 

Riverside County school districts meal site locations and distribution times are posted the United Way on the Inland Valleys Website. 

The Dairy Council of California has compiled a list of school districts distributing school meals with links to district websites with more information.  

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San Bernardino County School Meal Sites 

San Bernardino County school districts meal site locations and distribution times are also posted further down on the United Way on the Inland Valleys Website. 

The Dairy Council of California has also compiled a list of school districts distributing school meals with links to district websites with more information. 

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Redlands Emergency Food Distribution 

For students who live in Redlands, CA, we’ve added a link to a list of food resources located on a digital map. Click on the link below to find a food pantry near you. If you click on the tabs on the map, they will reveal the organization name, location and hours of operation of food distribution sites in Redlands. 
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