We found 16 food pantries listed for Tracy, California. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in San Joaquin County, California.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 5 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Tracy, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Dropbox
Phone: (209) 466-3871
Address: 1247 S Wilson Way, Stockton, CA 95205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (209) 466-3871 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
The Salvation Army - Silvercrest Residences: Stockton Silvercrest Senior Citizens' Residence
Phone: (209) 463-4960
Address: 123 N Stanislaus St, Stockton, CA 95202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Senior Citizens Residences
- Visitation Services
Appointments :
Call (209) 463-4960 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
The Salvation Army - LODI, CA: Hope Harbor Family Service Center
Phone: (209) 367-9560
Address: 622 N Sacramento St, Lodi, CA 95240. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Domestic Violence Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Music & Arts Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- 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) 367-9560 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
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
The Salvation Army Del Oro Division - Stockton
Phone: (209) 525-8954
Address: 1305 E Weber Ave, Stockton, CA 95205. 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
From sit-down meals that provide nutritious food and valuable human interaction, to mobile meals that deliver much-needed sustenance to those who cannot reach a food distribution center, we ensure that the most vulnerable members of society do not go hungry. These meals are served to anyone in need - this includes homeless people of all ages, as well as individuals and families who may be down on their luck and in need of a helping hand.
By offering access to free, fresh produce and canned goods, we provide valuable meal supplementation while helping those in need maintain their independence and dignity.
Emergency Food Assistance is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9AM to 3:30PM.
For more information call 209-948-8959 .
Services provided :
- food pantry
- meals
Appointments :
Call (209) 525-8954 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Church Food Pantry locations in Tracy, California. You can also check your eligibility.
Cornerstone Community Church
Phone: (209) 825-1220
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
Helping Hands Food Ministry program offers food to the families who are in need throughout the community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 825-1220 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Radiant Life Church
Address: 75 N Crescent Ave, Lodi, CA 95240. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Wed: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 11:30 PM
- Fri: 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Radiant Life Church operates a food pantry every Wednesday morning for neighbors in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Church of the Presentation
Address: 6715 Leesburg Pl, Stockton, CA 95207. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Tues: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Wed: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Thurs: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Fri: 08:30 AM - 04:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Presentation Food Pantry supports needy families in the community on the First and Third Saturdays of every month from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. in St. Anne's conference room. There are only two exceptions to these dates and times which are Holy Saturday and the Saturday prior to Thanksgiving.
The Food Pantry distributes canned and boxed goods, rice, beans, eggs, meat, bread and fresh fruit and produce. During 2016 Presentation Food Pantry assisted an average of 60 families and 218 individuals each Saturday.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Valley Community Baptist Church Food Pantry
Phone: (209) 836-9227
Address: 903 S Corral Hollow Rd, Tracy, CA 95376. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Food Pantry opened on May 16, 2013 and is open to the public from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Last names beginning with letters A through L may come the first and third Thursday, last names beginning with M through Z may come the second and fourth Thursday of the month. When you visit our food pantry, please bring with you a photo ID, proof of residency and proof of income (W-2, pay stub, award letter of SDI, unemployment, or other income). Our Mission: To fight hunger by providing meals on a regular basis to those in need. Our Vision: Through a community food pantry, we will offer those in need additional opportunities to obtain meal, either by coming to the food pantry at times when other food pantries are closed, or by a team of volunteers that will go into the community to deliver meals.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 836-9227 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Tracy
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Tracy, 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
Catholic Charities Diocese of Stockton
Phone: (209) 444-5900
Address: 1106 N El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202. 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 Program provides a temporary solution to hunger and food insecurity to Stockton residents. With the bounty of food available in the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, we believe that no one should go hungry.
-Food sign-ups are Tuesday at 1:00pm and Thursdays at 9:00am on a 'first come, first served' basis. Individuals are provided with a ticket and return later in the day to collect the food. Clients will be registering and picking up their food on the same day.
-Clients will be able to register once per month but now have the option of what day of the week they would like to come.
-Participants can sign up for themselves and their family-only. A family is everyone living at the same address in a house or apartment.
-Identification is required for each person living in the home. Identification may include a California Driver’s License, California ID, Medi-Cal Card, Social Security Card, School ID, Matricula, or other offical document.
-Once each year, participants are asked to provide proof of income and complete and sign a registration form.
For more information please call 209-444-5944.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 444-5900 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 5 Food Pantry locations in Tracy, California. You can also check your eligibility.
The Bridge At Stockton
Phone: (209) 477-4441
Address: 703 E Swain Rd, Stockton, CA 95207. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Commodity Food Distribution Program every 3rd Thursday of each month to those in need. Current ID with address are required.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 477-4441 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency Department of Aging
Phone: (209) 486-3978
Address: 533 S Los Angeles Ave, Stockton, CA 95203. 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 Brown Bag Program is designed to deliver bags of nutritious supplemental groceries to low-income senior citizens aged 60 and over. Distribution sites include city and community centers, churches, senior living facilities, and senior centers.
Call the Brown Bag Program site closes to you for more information on receiving services.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 486-3978 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Good Samaritan Training Center - Food Center
Phone: (209) 469-7098
Address: 1331 E Fremont St, Stockton, CA 95205. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Good Samaritan Training Center realizes that you can’t share the love of God with someone who is hungry or inadequately clothed. So the first service that was offered was food and clothing for the needy. Many local organizations have joined with us to provide a nutritionally balanced box of food that includes frozen meats, cereal, bread, fresh fruits and vegetables, and dried, packaged and canned foods, Our food boxes average 35 pounds per household which means we distribute 4,000 – 8,000 lbs. of food each week. The Center has fed over 4 million meals to the poor and needy in our community since opening in 1992. The local organizations that have partnered with us include the United Way of San Joaquin County, KYCC radio (90.1 FM – Your Christian Companion), and the Emergency Food Bank. We also receive assistance from canned food drives from schools, businesses and organizations and cash donations allow us to purchase food from the Second Harvest Food Bank in Manteca for pennies on the dollar. In addition, we now offer nutrition information brochures to each food box recipient to provide guidance for special health needs such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. This information helps our clients to educate themselves on how to control their health issues. Topics include information about eating from healthy food groups; reading and understanding food labels; and different forms of exercise. Our Food Center is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM – 12:00 noon
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 469-7098 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stockton
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Pacific Food Pantry
Phone: (209) 946-2315
Address: 1041 Brookside Rd, Stockton, CA 95211. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The Pacific Food Pantry is an on-campus resource for students, staff and faculty who are facing a food scarcity situation. The pantry is open 8am-6pm Monday through Friday in the Cowell Wellness Center. A Paciifc ID must be shown to access the pantry, but the service is completely confidential. Two bags of groceries and supplies may be taken per week. To make donations please contact Pacific Health Services at 209.946.2315 and speak with either Alexandra Caspero or Ranai Koch to arrange for pick-up or bring donations to the Cowell Wellness Center during the hours the pantry is open. If you work on campus, simply leave a bag or box labeled "Food Pantry" and the mailroom will deliver it for you!
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 946-2315 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stockton
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
Alpha Omega Ministries - Jireh "Pantry Ministry"
Phone: (209) 547-9000
Address: 116 W Willow St, Stockton, CA 95202. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Our Jireh Ministry receives food donations from "Second Harvest" and you. Food is donated to needy families every Sunday by appointment only.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (209) 547-9000 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Stockton
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Joaquin
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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 Tracy, 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.