COMMUNITY RESOURCE GUIDE: FOOD ASSISTANCE
- Alyssa Fraizer
- Oct 28
- 7 min read
Updated: Oct 29
We know the government shutdown is creating uncertainty for many individuals and families who rely on federal programs and services. During times like this, our community’s strength comes from staying informed and connected. While some services may be paused or delayed, there are still many local and statewide resources available.
We’ve put together this quick guide to help you find support and stay informed throughout the shutdown.
Please call the agency in advance to verify hours and services
Quick resources:
211 United Way Fresno Madera: https://211ca.org
Dial 2-1-1 or visit the link here: https://211ca.org to connect with local food pantries, meal programs, and other essential services — available 24/7 and in multiple languages.
Central California Food Bank: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/
Food Distribution Map & Calendar: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/food-locator/
Find a food distribution near you on a day that works best for your schedule.
Groceries2Go: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/g2g/ is available by appointment only through Central California Food Bank and 5 satellite locations throughout Fresno County.
First Fruits Market – Fresno’s First Free Grocery Store!
City Center Fresno, 2025 E Dakota Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
Learn more: https://ccfoodbank.org/home/findfood/first-fruits-market/
Emergency Food
Website:https://www.centralvalleyveterans.org/services-and-projects.html
Address: 1134 Riordan Avenue Clovis, CA 93619
Phone #: 559.977.3697
Eligibility: Local valley veterans, active duty service members, and their families - call to apply
Services: Serves local valley veterans, active duty service members, and their families. Provides emergency assistance to meet urgent needs that other veterans’ programs may not cover.
Emergency housing assistance
Furniture and appliance needs
Food assistance
Clothing and toiletries
Emergency or overdue utility bill payment
Vehicle repairs
Funds for attending family funeral services
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: https://www.eastonpres.com/ events
Address: 5895 South Elm Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: (559) 266-0695
Services: Provides a monthly food distribution (first Monday of every month) for individuals and families in the community who need support meeting their basic nutritional needs.
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Hours:
Monday: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (first Monday)
Website: poverellohouse.org/what-we-do/food/emergency-food-bags
Address: 412 F Street, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: (559) 498-6988
Services: Provides emergency food bags for anyone in need in the community. Bags typically include cereal, canned food items such as soup, vegetables, and fruit.
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Documents Required:
Identification
Proof of Residency
Hours:
Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Food Delivery
Central California Food Bank
Website:https://ccfoodbank.org/home/about-us/programs/
Address: Central California Food Bank – Admin Only Location, Fresno County, CA
Phone #: 559.237.3663
Apply on website here.
Eligibility: All ages, all disabilities, individuals with chronic illness, families with children, benefit recipients, low-income residents of Fresno County
Services: Provides grocery boxes through pick-up and delivery appointments. Recipients can receive food twice within a 30-day window. Ideal for immunocompromised individuals, working adults, disabled individuals, or those with small children.
Grocery delivery
Grocery pick-up
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Food Services Home Delivery (Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission)
Website: https://fresnoeoc.org/food-services-home-delivery/
Address: Executive Office – Admin Only Location, Fresno County, CA
Phone #: 559.263.1150
Eligibility: (Call first to see if you qualify) For adults (18+), individuals with physical disabilities, and low-income residents of Fresno County
Services: Provides home-delivered meals and food delivery for individuals who cannot or prefer not to prepare their own meals. Offers a cost-effective and convenient way to maintain balanced daily nutrition.
Home-delivered meals
Food delivery
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Fresno-Madera Area Agency on Aging
Website: https://www.fmaaa.org/find-meals
Address: Admin Office – Admin Only Location, Fresno County & Madera County, CA
Phone #: 559.214.0299
Eligibility: Persons 60 years or older who are homebound and unable to prepare meals for themselves due to illness, disability, incapacity, or lack of family support
Please call to be added to the waiting list.
Services: Provides nutritious meals to meet basic nutritional needs for homebound seniors and individuals with limited mobility, chronic illness, or post-treatment conditions.
Home-delivered meals
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Food Pantries
Butler Pentecostal Church of God
Website:https://www.butlerpcg.org/ministries/food-ministry/
Address: 3542 East Butler Avenue, Fresno, CA 93702
Phone #: 559-375-0415
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Documents Required: Photo ID
Services:
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours / Notes:
Pantry open last Saturday of the month (Jan–Oct); in Nov & Dec, open the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving and Christmas
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Sunday–Friday: Closed
Bridge Church
Website: https://www.bridgechurchfresno.com/outreach
Address: 3438 e Ashlan Ave, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone #: 559.226.4100
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Provides supplemental groceries to individuals and families in the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own basket or cart.
Food pantry
Hours:
Every First and Third Wednesday
9:00AM - 11:00 AM
Cornerstone Church
Website: https://www.cornerstonefresno.com/events
Address: 1455 Fulton St, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone #: 559-442-0122
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Provides supplemental groceries to individuals and families in the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own basket or cart.
Food pantry
Hours:
Every Wednesday
9:00AM - 10:00 AM
Centro La Familia Advocacy Services
Website: https://www.centrolafamilia.org/
Address: 302 Fresno Street, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: 559.237.2961
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Distributes quality food items weekly to households experiencing food insecurity. Provides critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
Food is currently distributed via drive-through.
Food pantry / Boxes of food
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday–Friday: Closed
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Fresno City College
Website:https://www.fresnocitycollege.edu/campus-life/ram-pantry/index.html
Address: 1101 East University Avenue, Fresno, CA 93741
Email: rampantry@fresnocitycollege.edu
Eligibility: Must be a currently enrolled Fresno City College student
Services: Provides free food assistance to meet basic nutritional needs for college students experiencing food insecurity.
Food pantry
Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday, Saturday: Closed
Address: Executive Office – Admin Only Location, Fresno County, CA
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Provides food to families residing in rural and inner-city communities impacted by weather or economic challenges. No documentation is required, though name, birthdate, and household size are requested for registration. Drive-through and pick-up options available on specific dates.
Food pantry
Hours:
Sunday, Saturday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fresno County Economic Opportunities Commission
Website: https://fresnoeoc.org/food-distributions/
Address: 1046 T Street, Fresno, CA 93721
Phone #: 559.931.1444
Eligibility: Follow the Next Steps to confirm eligibility
Services: Daytime drop-in center for homeless or displaced youth and young adults, providing basic needs and support.
Hot meals
Laundromats
Showers
Life skills
Safe place to recuperate
Hours:
Sunday, Saturday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fresno Food Distribution
Website: https://www.fresnofeedmysheep.com/food_distribution.shtml
Addresses & Distribution Notes:
Innercity Thrift Store: 250 East Whitesbridge Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Food distribution: 2nd & 3rd Wednesday of the month, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
ROCC Church: 308 North 4th Street, Fresno, CA 93702
Food distribution: 1st Friday of the month, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Feed My Sheep Ministries (Admin-Only): Food distribution every Friday, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Phone #: 559-978-5469
Email: info@fresnofeedmysheep.com
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Services:
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours (general office/admin hours):
Sunday–Thursday, Saturday: Closed
Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Feed My Sheep Ministries admin)
Glory Bound Ministries
Website: https://www.freefood.org/l/glory-bound-ministries-food-pantry
Address: 916 Waterman Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: 559.266.8812
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Provides food and clothing to households experiencing food insecurity, supplying critical nutrition and support to individuals and families.
Food pantry
Clothing
Hours:
Sunday–Friday: Closed
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Third Saturday of the month)
Iglesia Bautista Nueva Vida
Website: freefood.org/l/new-life-baptist-church-food-pantry
Address: 2033 S Cedar Ave Fresno, CA 93702
Phone #: (559) 264-5330
Eligibility: Anyone in need is welcome
Services: Provides free food and pantry items to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Offers monthly food drives and additional pantry assistance.
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours:
Third Thursday of each month: Church pantry open
Third Saturday of each month: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Food Drive)
All other days: Closed
Millbrook Presbyterian Church
Website: https://millbrookepc.weebly.com/current.html
Address: 3620 E Shields Ave Fresno, CA 93726
Phone #: 559-227-5355
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Services: Provides supplemental groceries to meet basic nutritional needs
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Documents Required:
Identification
Proof of Residency
Hours:
Wednesday: 1PM- 4pm
New Birth Evangelistic Center Church
Website: freefood.org/l/new-birth-evangelistic-center-church-food-pantry
Address: 2360 South Bardell Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: 559-485-6583
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Services: Provides supplemental groceries to meet basic nutritional needs
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours:
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Closed
Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saint Rest Baptist Church
Website: www.saintrest.org/
Address: 1550 E Rev Chester Riggins Ave, Fresno, CA 93706
Phone #: 559.237.5551
Eligibility: Anyone in need
Services: Provides supplemental groceries to individuals and families in the community. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own basket or cart.
Food pantry
Hours:
Sunday, Saturday: Closed
Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Website: freefood.org/l/saints-community-church-of-god-in-christ-food-pantry
Address: 3740 East Ashlan Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
Phone #: 559-227-9819
Eligibility: This program is available to anyone in need
Services: Provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. Supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours:
Tuesday & Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: Closed
Valley Dream Center
Website: freefood.org/l/valley-dream-center-food-pantry
Address: 1835 North Winery Avenue, Fresno, CA 93703
Phone #: Not listed
Eligibility: Anyone can access this program
Services: Provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. Supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families.
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Hours:
Monday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (second Monday of each month)
Tuesday–Sunday: Closed
Additional Location: Valley Christian Center
Address: 4649 East Shields Avenue, Fresno, CA 93726
Hours:
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM (third Thursday of each month)
Friday–Wednesday: Closed
