Free food pantries and groceries Contra Costa County.
Free food banks and soup kitchens in Contra Costa County California provide the low income, seniors, and needy with extensive amounts of support, including meals, free food, groceries and more. Thousands of local families get help each month from food pantries near them. There is also a telephone number at the bottom of the page for referrals to more free food pantries as well as government benefits, such as CalFresh application sites, in Contra Costa County.
While the exact resources at each location will vary, some of the free emergency food pantries may also have items such as Christmas baskets or gifts, Turkeys for Thanksgiving, and home delivered meals for the homebound as part of Meals on Wheels. If you live in Contra Costa California, the leading places to call for assistance are below.
Individuals and families can stop by and apply for or request help from the food pantries, charities, or churches that run them. Each center will do its best to assist anyone who stops by, regardless of their background or income. Immigrants, senior citizens, the disabled, and single moms among others often get assistance.
The pantry may also be able to supply free food, clothing, personal hygiene items, diapers, or other help. They are also a great place to contact for referrals and information on local charities as well as non-profits in Contra Costa County, as well as help in applying for government aid such as food stamps or WIC. Working poor households and those in poverty may also be referred to public aid, including CalFresh food stamps, free school lunches or breakfast or WIC vouchers. Locate public and government benefits in California.
North Creek Church Address: 2303 B Ygnacio Valley Road Walnut Creek, California 94598 Phone number - (925) 210-9036
Parkhaven Baptist Church Address: 1187 Meadow Lane Concord, California 94520 Call the church at (415) 939-2377 for hours of food distribution. Boxes of groceries, perishable items such as fruits and vegetables, and other goods are available.
First Baptist Church - Pittsburg 224 Linda Vista Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 473-2018
Kings Chapel Location - 320 Worrell Road Antioch, CA 94509 Dial - (925) 756-7315 The low income and needy in the parish can stop by for emergency food boxes in a crisis.
All Nations COGIC Location - 1225 York Street Richmond, California 94801 Dial - (510) 232-6441
St. David's Pantry - St. Mark's Gymnasium 159 Harbor Way Richmond, CA 94801 Call (925) 757-4099 to reach a representative from the charity organization of Contra Costa County. The non-profit has a free food pantry for local Contra Costa County families. The site may have dry and canned goods, formula, paper products, and personal toiletries to those in need from the region.
Visions Christian Center Address: 2752 W Tregallas Rd Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 777-0290 Get information, or direct assistance, on meeting several needs. A food pantry, clothing closet, and other assistance programs are administered. They also serve free Christmas and Thanksgiving meals to low income Contra Costa County families.
Central City Ministries 1230 Bissell Ave Richmond, CA 94801 Telephone number - (510) 215-0227
Rejoyce Christian Center Address: 90 Village Drive Brentwood, California 94513 Main phone - (925) 240-0380 Meals for the homeless, children, and elderly may be served.
Salvation Army Food Banks The Christian church helps the struggling and poor. A free food bank and family store give support. There are canned groceries, fresh fruits, Ensure for the elderly, and more. Soup kitchens also serve free hot meals to the low income, homeless, and Contra Costa County families living in poverty.
The case management process also directs families to state and federal aid, including SNAP food stamps or USDA meals. Other holiday meal and toy programs are offered too, including free Turkeys for struggling households. More on Salvation Army assistance programs in Contra Costa County.
Byron Methodist Church 14671 Byron Highway Byron, California 94514 (925) 634-6625
The Dwelling Place Church Food pantry address is 90 Village Drive Brentwood, CA 94513 Phone: (925) 625-2022 Food distribution occurs every 1st and 3rd Sunday from 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mountain View Christian Church Location - 5000 Amaryllis Street Oakley, CA 94561 Telephone number - (925) 625-9570
Power For Living Ministries Address is 707 West 10th Street Antioch, CA 94509 Call the center at (925) 978-7356 Has meals, fruits, breads, and provides information on various local government resources and non-profit charity groups.
MacArthur Community Baptist Church Address: 2301 Rumrill Boulevard, Room 27 San Pablo, CA 94806 (510) 232-0258 Church offers groceries, perishable items, and counseling and general support.
Walnut Creek Presbyterian Church 1801 Lacassie Avenue Walnut Creek, California 94596 (925) 937-3978 Not only may a box of food be passed out in an emergency, but other basic needs such as clothing or personal hygiene items may be offered by referrals.
Agape International Church & Ministries - AICM Address is 604 West Madill Street Antioch, California 94509 (925) 709-4424
Bethel Church 3429 Cutting Boulevard Richmond, CA 94804 (510) 236-3598
Community Produce Program - Ambrose Community Center 3105 Willow Pass Road Bay Point, California 94565 (925) 676-7543 They give out fruits, vegetables, and other fresh food.
First Family Church 3195 Contra Loma Boulevard Antioch, California 94509 Main phone - (925) 706-1238 The Contra Costa County food pantry can provide Diced tomatoes, rice, bread, canned meat, fruits, and other supplies.
Grace Temple COGIC 1001 Fitzuren Road Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 779-1491
Light Ministries Bread of Life Living Word Church - Antioch Food bank and soup kitchen is is at 415 West 6th Street Antioch, CA 94509 (925) 778-1639 A soup kitchen and pantry are on site. Everyone from Hispanics or non-English speakers to the unemployed or disabled can get free groceries and food.
New Covenant Church Address: 6080 Bethel Island Road Bethel Island, CA 94511 (925) 684-2700 Families can use the client choice food pantry. There may be Dried beans, Boxed or Canned Soups, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Bread, fresh produce and more. The pantry may also have personal toiletries, feminine goods, baby formula, adult or baby wipes and other goods.
Pentecostals of the Bay Area Location is 310 Central Avenue Pittsburg, CA 94565 (925) 439-3660
St. Callistus Catholic Church 3580 San Pablo Dam Road El Sobrante, CA 94803 (510) 243-7501
St. Bonaventure - St. Vincent de Paul 5562 Clayton Road Concord, CA 94521 For hours, dial (925) 672-5800 x2234 A food bank and soup kitchen is on site. There may be brown bag lunches, free Meals on Wheels for the local Contra Costa region, and other help.
St. John the Baptist Church 11150 San Pablo Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 (510) 232-5659 Call for hours to the emergency food pantry.
St. Peter Martyr of Verona Church 740 Black Diamond Street Pittsburg, California 94565 (925) 432-477
Alpha and Omega COGIC Main office - 2328 Willow Pass Road Bay Point, CA 94565 (925) 427-0887 The pantry may pass out Rice, Pasta, and Other Pantry Staples, detergent, shampoo, dairy, milk, formula and many other items.
Greater Faith Missionary Baptist Church Address: 4150 Railroad Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 (925) 427-2161 Groceries, baby formula, snacks for students and children may be available.
North Richmond Missionary Baptist Church 1427 Filbert Street Richmond, California 94805 Dial (510) 232-7751 for services
Family Life Center of Brentwood 605 Harvest Park Drive Brentwood, CA 94513 (925) 634-2016 Programs can help meet many needs of Contra Costa families. Obtain free or low cost food, groceries, meals. Other services, offered on a limited basis, can provide financial help for bills. Assistance is offered for seniors and unemployed as well. Also a great place for referrals to government programs such as food stamps too.
Pittsburg Seventh Day Adventist Church 900 Los Medanos Street Pittsburg, California 94565 Call (925) 432-7355. Food and limited financial help for basic needs such as rent or electric bills may be offered.
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa - There are multiple sites below.
- Food pantry address is 835 Ferry St, Martinez, California 94553, Main Phone: (925) 293-4792.
- Loaves & Fishes of Contra Costa - Antioch, 403 West 6th Street, (925) 778-1639
- 1403 Main Street, Oakley, CA 94561, (925) 293-4792
- 1415 Simpson Court, Pittsburg, CA 94565, (925) 293-4792
Whether financial aid or free food boxes, help is available. They also have paper products, applications to CalFresh, and information on free school lunches for kids. Other items may be pasta, spaghetti, eggs, dairy, and more. OR single moms can get diapers, immigrants documentation, and the charity helps in other ways.
St. Jerome Catholic Church Location of church - 308 Carmel Avenue El Cerrito, CA 94530 Dial the food bank at the church - (510) 525-0876
St. Catherines - St. Vincent de Paul Address: 1125 Ferry Street Martinez, CA 94553 Telephone number is (925) 228-2230 A food pantry and thrift store are operated by the Contra Costa social service agency. The charity may also have Christmas assistance, meals, and toys. Information and referrals to programs such as Meals on Wheels and the Summer Food Service Program may be provided.
Walnut Creek Church of Christ Address - 500 Minert Road Walnut Creek, California 94598 (925) 825-7810
Your Resources Program @ New Beginnings Church 825 Cumberland Street Pittsburg, CA 94565 Main number - (925) 642-7799 Counselors can direct individuals to local food programs and banks. Also learn about state of California and federal government options such as food stamps and meals.
East County Boys and Girls Club Address is 1001 Stoneman Avenue Pittsburg, California 94565 Phone number - (925) 439-5933
Contra Costa St. Vincent De Paul is one of the leading social service agencies. Learn about programs such as rent help and electric bills. Apply for free food, diapers, and baby formula. There are household personal hygiene items like soap or laundry detergent as well as paper products. Other assistance includes case management and general counseling for the low income and working poor. Latinos and Spanish speakers can get help too. The local churches that participate are below. But there are many others too.
- Holy Rosary Church - St. Vincent de Paul
Address: 21 East 15th Street Antioch, California 94509 (925) 757-0941
- St. Mary's - St. Vincent de Paul
2039 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Main number - (510) 231-1800
- Queen of All Saints - St. Vincent de Paul
Address: 2390 Grant Street Concord, CA 94520 (925) 609-5944
- Immaculate Heart of Mary - St. Vincent de Paul
Location is 500 Fairview Avenue Brentwood, California 94513 Phone number - (925) 634-4154
- Church of Good Shepherd - St. Vincent de Paul
Address of church and St. Vincent DePaul program is 3200 Harbor Street Pittsburg, CA 94565 Phone number - (925) 432-6404 x17
- St. Francis of Assisi - St. Vincent de Paul
Address: 860 Oak Grove Road Concord, California 94518 (925) 682-5811
- Christ the King - St. Vincent de Paul
Address: 199 Brandon Road Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 (925) 682-2486
- Several other Society of Saint Vincent de Paul churches give food or meals. More on free food from Contra Costa County St. Vincent.
West Pittsburg Community Church of God in Christ Address - 204 Bailey Road Bay Point, California 94565 Telephone number - (925) 458-2831
Northwest County Share/Manna -Rodeo/Hercules/Pinole 151 Linus Pauling Drive Hercules, CA 94547 Dial - (510) 262-7710 Free food is available for low to moderate income residents, the unemployed, and poor.
The Lord's Pantry Food pantry address - 1349 Yosemite Circle Oakley, CA 94561 (925) 679-1353 Some of the services include Christmas and Thanksgiving meals and gifts for the needy. Call about food stamp applications too.
New Covenant Church Location is 6270 Bethel Island Road Bethel Island, California 94511 Telephone number - (925) 684-2300
Concord Christ Community Church of the Nazarene Address - 1650 Ashbury Drive Concord, California 94520 (925) 685-4343
New Gethsemane COGIC 2100 Roosevelt Street Richmond, CA 94801 Dial the food bank at (510) 620-9628 for hours. May have brown bag lunches, commodities, and more.
Second Baptist Church of Martinez Address: 1020 Las Juntas Martinez, CA 94553 (925) 228-3860 A bag of groceries can be passed out. Fruits, vegetables, meats, and diary goods may be offered.
Hillcrest Church 404 Gregory Lane Pleasant Hill, California 94523 Telephone number - (925) 686-3663
Word Impact Ministries Church address is 510 MacDonald Avenue Richmond, California 94801 (510) 215-2646 A second location of the food pantry is at 607 South 19th Street, Richmond, CA 94804, (925) 932-7791
Bethel Island Baptist Church 3725 Gateway Road Bethel Island, CA 94511 (925) 684-3700 Christmas meals, clothing closet, and food pantry are just a few of the resources offered.
Richmond Grace Lutheran Church Address: 2369 Barrett Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 Food pantry phone number - (510) 235-9732
Grace Bible Fellowship Church 3109 Lone Tree Way Antioch, California 94509 Dial (925) 522-2017. The church offers Clothing, Food Pantries, and household items.
Pleasant Hill Seventh Day Adventist Church Church address is 816 Grayson Road Pleasant Hill, California 94523 (925) 939-2235
Antioch Ministerial Fellowship 2507 San Jose Drive Antioch, CA 94509 Tele: (925) 757-1672 Stop by for information on, and access to free food, groceries, meals, clothing, and more.
Harvest Time Church 2200 Ventura Drive Brentwood, California 94513 Telephone - (925) 516-1908
Hope for the Homeless 1410 Kelsey St Richmond, California 94801 Call - (510) 965-5867 A hot lunch, breakfast, or dinner may be served.
St. Bonaventure Church address is 5562 Clayton Road Concord, CA 94521 The pantry can be reached at (925) 672-5800 Call for information and referrals. A food bank and clothing closet can help the less fortunate. Volunteers can also help the poor and indigent.
Family Worship Center Address is - 161 Sand Creek Road, #A Brentwood, CA 94513 Main phone number - (925) 308-7737
Monument Crisis Center Address is 1990 Market St, Concord, CA 94520 Phone: (925) 825-7751 The free food pantry offers various social services. There is clothing, fresh fruit or vegetables, baby formula, hygiene supplies and even a soup kitchen.
SHARE/First Christian Church Address: 3039 Willow Pass Road Concord, California 94519 (925) 827-4273
City and Town programs with Feeding America - There are multiple resources for low income families in the cities of Antioch, Bay Point, Brentwood, Oakley, Bethel Island, Concord, Hercules, Crockett, Pinole, El Sobrante. Assistance is also for the Contra Costa cities of Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Pittsburg, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, as well as Walnut Creek. Distribution occurs at dozens of sites, including parks, schools, libraries, charities and other locations.
Residents have several free food assistance programs available to them. The goal is stop hunger in the community. One is the produce program, which gives up to 20 lbs of fruits as well as vegetables. There are free food pantries, charities that give out hygiene items, cleaning supplies and more. Dial 1-855-309-FOOD.
Bay Area Rescue Mission Address: 123 MacDonald Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 (510) 215-4887 Programs for the homeless and very low income. Hot and cold meals, groceries, and rapid rehousing/rent services offered. Volunteers can help people apply for public assistance too. There are also free senior citizen food boxes ncluding Ensure or Boost, snacks and food for kids under the age of 6 and other help.
All West Contra Costa/Richmond Food Pantry Food pantry address - 2369 Barrett Avenue Richmond, California 94804 (925) 676-7543
Pittsburg Emergency Food Pantry Address: 585 West 10th Street Pittsburg, California 94565 Call (925) 439-1199 if you have a crisis and need food, groceries, perishable items, or assistance.
Richmond Grace Lutheran Church 2369 Barrett Avenue Richmond, CA 94801 (925) 941-7900 Among other help, also distributes Christmas baskets with meals and gifts for children.
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano 4010 Nelson Avenue Concord, CA 94520 (925) 676-7543 This non-profit provides food to local churches and pantries, which then distribute it to the needy, seniors, and unemployed in the community. they also arrange Meals on wheels in Contra Costa County, provide support to the elderly, and offer other assistance.
Pinole United Methodist Church Address: 2000 San Pablo Avenue Pinole, California 94564 (510) 724-3312
Additional free food assistance programs in Contra Costa County
Anyone facing hunger, or that is low to moderate income, can get help. There are also immigrant and elderly food programs, including Meals on Wheels. Numerous other food assistance programs, soup kitchens and emergency food pantries near you are in the region. Call 855-309-3663 for more information on government commodities, school lunches, and public aid such as Summer Food for Kids/Students, CalFresh and Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
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