Stockton and San Joaquin County Salvation Army financial assistance programs.
The Stockton and San Joaquin County Salvation Army either directly administers, or can refer people to, a number of emergency assistance programs as well as social services. The will do their best to provide water bill help, rent or utility bill assistance. There is also free food for the hungry, including Thanksgiving or Christmas meals. Or get free services such as clothes, Christmas toys, or school supply items for students from K to 212, including Spanish speakers and migrant students.
Other support is offered. The Salvation Army also provides applications in Spanish and help to immigrants. Or the homeless can find shelters or free motel vouchers. Case managers can also direct families in San Joaquin County to emergency financial assistance.
Emergency resources in San Joaquin County
The number of Social Services is quite extensive. Free Emergency Food Assistance is usually offered a few days per week. While you should call for hours, in the past it has been on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Receive groceries or an emergency food box. Clothing vouchers may be provided, in particular for Stockton California children who need clothing for school, or individuals who need items for work or a uniform for a job.
Energy bill assistance may be offered for qualified low income customers of PG&E. Any applicant needs to undergo a phone screening to determine eligibility for grants or cash assistance, which will also only be provided after an appointment and interview with a social worker. Any appointments are fulfilled by the Salvation Army on a first come, first served basis. Telephone screening will be made available for San Joaquin residents every Monday and Wednesday, as funding allows. Dial 948-8955 for more details on PG&E assistance.
Salvation Army also offers other short term, emergency assistance as well as long term case management services in San Joaquin County. Examples may be the following.
- For long term support, there are ESL classes in the community, free school supplies for low income families, and referrals to job fairs.
- Homeless prevention, including rent or energy bill help, is offered using Salvation Army funds or state resources. Read more on homeless prevention grants in California.
- Other requests are reviewed on a case by case basis by the Stockton Salvation Army. Inquire below.
Salvation Army free holiday assistance in Stockton region
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners - Hot meals, food, and groceries are prepared and distributed to low income, senior and homeless population on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. Some homebound people may have meals delivered to them by volunteers who work with the Salvation Army.
Many holiday items are paid for by the Red Kettle Campaign. This operates during the Christmas season, and is arguably the most visible community-wide Salvation Army program. The nickels, dimes and dollars that are put into the kettles provide needy families with gifts for children, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, winter coats and shoes for kids with none to wear, and other aid. More on free Thanksgiving meal turkeys.
Adopt-a-Family can help families, individuals, and children who are in desperate need of basics such as household items, food, and clothing during the holidays. Qualified residents are signed up for the Stockton Salvation Army's Adopt-a-Family program. Each family who is enrolled will create a wish list of items and basic needs that need to be fulfilled. They will be matched with a volunteer donor team. Churches, local businesses, Service Clubs, school groups, and families have traditionally adopted families in this program. They will generously meet the family's needs and instill hope in those who have none.
Every Christmas, the Angel Tree can be spotted at San Joaquin County and Stockton California malls, restaurants, supermarkets, or fitness centers. The trees will be decorated with little angel tags and each of these tags holds the Christmas wishes and desires of a child whose family is being helped by The Salvation Army and local volunteers. After all, it is through the public's generosity that these local children even have gifts or toys under the tree on Christmas morning.
A Toy Drive is held every holiday season by KJOY and the U.S. Marine Corps' Toys for Tots. The groups collect new toys, coats and gifts for children whose families are living below the federal government poverty level. The majority of the toys are collected through Angel Tree program (see above).
However, in addition to the Angel Tree, each year the Salvation Army makes a commitment to help hundreds of additional local children who aren’t served by any other holiday resources. This can include toy drives by service clubs, non-profit agencies, companies, churches, schools, local stores and other community groups help provide toys, clothes, and gifts so all the children the list will receive gifts.
Locations of San Joaquin County and Stock Salvation Army centers
Regardless of faith, religion, age, or gender the Salvation Army in San Joaquin County provides help. They sell stuff from the low cost thrift store, provide financial help, free furniture or food, and much more. Whether it is direct assistance or case management, try a location below.
- 622 North Sacramento Street, Lodi, California, call (209) 367-9560
- 525 West Lockeford Street, Lodi, (209) 369-8834
- 241 E 10th St # A, Tracy, CA (209) 836-2346
- 1247 South Wilson Way, Stockton, CA phone number is (209) 466-3871
- 2231 W. Alpine Ave., Stockton, California, (209) 466-4502
- 3314 Delaware Avenue, Stockton, CA, dial (209) 466-2198
- 128 North Garfield Avenue, Manteca, California, telephone (209) 239-3426
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