We found 18 food pantries listed for Modesto, California. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Stanislaus County, California.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 6 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Modesto, California. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army - TURLOCK, CA: Silvercrest Senior Citizens' Residence
Phone: (209) 669-8863
Address: 865 Lander Ave, Turlock, CA 95380. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizen Clubs
Appointments :
Call (209) 669-8863 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Dropbox
Phone: (209) 521-4534
Address: 1500 Yosemite Blvd, Modesto, CA 95354. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (209) 521-4534 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
The Salvation Army - TURLOCK, CA: Corps Community Center
Phone: (209) 667-6091
Address: 893 Lander Ave, Turlock, CA 95380. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (209) 667-6091 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
The Salvation Army - MODESTO (Citadel), CA: Corps Community Center
Phone: (209) 522-3209
Address: 625 I St, Modesto, CA 95354. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Care
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (209) 522-3209 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
The Salvation Army - MODESTO (Red Shield), CA: Corps Community Center
Phone: (209) 538-7111
Address: 1649 Las Vegas St, NO MAIL, Modesto, CA 95358. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (209) 538-7111 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Salvation Army Del Oro Division - Lodi Corps
Phone: (209) 369-5896
Address: 525 W Lockeford St, Lodi, CA 95240. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Salvation Army Lodi Corps helps alleviate the symptoms of poverty - and works to address the root issues that cause it by providing programs that serve the body, mind and soul.
Family services endeavor to strengthen and unify the family unit, whether it is a traditional two-parent family, a blended family, or a household led by a single adult. Emphasis is placed upon the importance of the family unit. We assist families in need by providing food, housing and utility assistance. Best of all, these programs enable parents to stay with their children, even when placed in emergency shelters.
Our program services are constantly expanding:
•Shelter-Housing insecurity and prolonged poverty are strongly linked, and that's why we work to provide short and long-term housing assistance to displaced families and individuals. We offer many programs that offer refuge to struggling men, women, children and families from overnight and emergency shelters for those finding themselves homeless for the first time to transitional living centers that help rebuild lives. Along with meeting immediate physical needs such as food and shelter, these establishments provide educational, counseling and vocational services to help individuals develop vital life skills and independence for reentry into society.
•Meal Assistance-Many families and individuals facing poverty often must make the painful choice heating and eating - that is, they must decide whether they'll pay their bills or pay for food. Without sufficient funds, many are forced to go without a warm, nutritious meal in order to keep a roof over their head.
•Bill Pay Assistance-We help struggling families and individuals avoid falling into the cycle of crisis by supplementing their income with utility, rent and other vital payments. This assistance often becomes the difference between shelter and eviction, between maintaining honest work and selling drugs or services for money, and between keeping kids in one place and moving them out of their home and onto the streets.
•Employment Assistance-As part of our comprehensive approach to helping families and individuals overcome poverty, we offer educational resources, career coaching and job placement opportunities to assist those in need secure stable and gainful employment.
Please contact the location closest to you for services.
Services provided :
- help pay for housing
- help pay for utilities
- temporary shelter
- food pantry
- help find housing
- help find work
- skills & training
- disaster response
- spiritual support
- meals
Appointments :
Call (209) 369-5896 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Butte
- Colusa
- El Dorado
- Fresno
- Glenn
- Kern
- Kings
- Madera
- Merced
- Sacramento
- San Joaquin
- Shasta
- Stanislaus
- Sutter
- Tehama
- Tulare
- Yolo
- Yuba
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 7 Church Food Pantry locations in Modesto, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Lake Don Pedro Baptist Church
Phone: (209) 852-2029
Address: 4175 Abeto St, La Grange, CA 95329. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM EST
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM EST
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM EST
- Fri: 11:00 AM - 08:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Food Basket Ministry provides food for the needy every 1st Thursday and 3rd Tuesday of the month. From the donations we receive enables us to purchase food from agencies at a modest price the program is able to reach over 100 families in need every month.
For more information on our Food Basket Ministry, visit us or contact us at (209) 852-2029.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 852-2029 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Davis Park Church Of Christ
Phone: (209) 522-7226
Address: 901 W Rumble Rd, Modesto, CA 95350. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Food Pantry Program provides a bag of groceries to those in need to tide them over. The pantry is pen to the public M/W/F at 10-10:30 am & again at 1:30-2 pm. Call 209-522-7226 to get more info.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 522-7226 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Ceres Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Phone: (209) 538-1024
Address: 1633 Central Ave, Ceres, CA 95307. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: 09:30 AM - 01:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
This program offers food, clothing and some household commodities to the needy people.
Those who need our help must bring the following documents so as to be eligible for our services:
• Identification for all the members of their family that they are claiming.
• Proof of income or proof of lack of income.
• A bill or letter that has been sent to their address showing that they live in Stanislaus County.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- home goods
- meals
Appointments :
Call (209) 538-1024 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Valley View Church of The Nazarene Food Pantry
Phone: (209) 537-3831
Address: 3901 E Whitmore Ave, Ceres, CA 95307. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food pantry is open every Wednesday from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 537-3831 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Ceres
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Christ the King Community Episcopal Church - Food in Faith
Phone: (209) 869-1075
Address: 6443 Estelle Ave, Riverbank, CA 95367. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Through "Food in Faith", CTK distributes staple food items to Riverbank's neediest.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 869-1075 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Riverbank
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Victory In Praise Church - Manna Ministry
Phone: (209) 522-1888
Address: 720 G St, Modesto, CA 95354. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Manna Ministry is Victory In Praise's food giving/feeding ministry that is designed to feed those in need. Both members and non-members are encouraged to come and utilize these services provided the church. Every Wednesday at 6 pm we feed hot meals, and every forth Saturday of each month we give away boxes of food. Please tell a friend about these services we provide as you know a lot of people that are in need don't have access to the internet and aren't aware of our services. Together we can reach 10% of Modesto with Christ, in every way possible.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 522-1888 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Modesto
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
God Always Provides Food Pantry - The Well Community Fellowship Church of Modesto
Phone: (209) 551-4463
Address: 2500 Claus Rd, Modesto, CA 95355. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 551-4463 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Modesto
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 1 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Modesto, California. You can also check your eligibility.
St Anthonys of Padua Catholic Church
Phone: (209) 823-7197
Address: 505 E North St, Manteca, CA 95336. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:30 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
St. Vincent de Paul is a group of dedicated volunteers who serve men, women and children who are currently without the means to attain adequate food or clothing. Parish and community donations fund the food pantry and clothes closet. The members staff the drop-in center on weekday afternoons from 1:00pm - 4:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- meals
Appointments :
Call (209) 823-7197 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Food Pantry locations in Modesto, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Nineveh Outreach
Phone: (209) 529-7346ext214
Address: Call for address
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Care Center provides food pantry for people in need. The center also offers dairy products and paper products for families. Our food pantry is open year round on Thursdays. Registration is from 8:30A.M. 9:00 A.M.
In addition to packaged foods, dairy products, fresh produce and paper products are also made available. Families are to provide a photo ID, proof of income and proof of residence in order to participate. This application process is one time per year and families may come every week to receive.
Our food pantry is open year round on Thursdays. Registration is from 8:30A.M. 9:00 A.M.
Services provided :
- food delivery
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 529-7346ext214 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Victory Life Center
Phone: (209) 538-9700
Address: 617 Winmoore Way, SUITE F, Modesto, CA 95358. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Modesto Love Center is an emergency food pantry that provides food to those in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 538-9700 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
Inter-Faith Ministries
Phone: (209) 572-3117
Address: 120 Kerr Ave, Modesto, CA 95354. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Our pantry service offers 3 days of emergency groceries for eligible low-income people, who may use the service every 30 days. Clients have many choices, based on their needs, individual preferences and food allergies.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 572-3117 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Modesto
- Salida
- Ceres
- Empire
- Waterford
PCM Food Locker
Phone: (209) 551-1625
Address: 2401 Sylvan Ave, Modesto, CA 95355. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
PCM Food Locker reaches out to the community providing groceries to those in need, on the 2nd Tuesday monthly at 10-11 am. Each month we are blessed to provide a generious amount of food to 65-70 families, and we continue to see the number of families increase during this difficult economic time.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 551-1625 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Modesto
Help Residents of Counties:
- Stanislaus
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Modesto, California distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Modesto, California to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Modesto, California have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Modesto, California may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Modesto, California appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Modesto, California, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Modesto, California may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Modesto, California whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Modesto, California.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.