Students can apply for food, cash, and health coverage benefits. For assistance with applying for these benefits while on-campus, please click here. A county representative is available on Tuesdays from 10am-2pm at the ASI Cougar Pantry and virtually on Wednesdays. 

San Marcos Seventh-day Adventist Church 

• 363 Woodland Parkway, San Marcos 
• No call ahead or eligibility necessary  
• Hours:1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Rock Church - San Marcos 

• 1370 W San Marcos Blvd, San Marcos 
• No call ahead or eligibility necessary 
• Hours: Every 1st Thursday of the month at 12:00 PM
   

Salvation Army- Escondido 

• 1301 Las Villas Way, Escondido, CA. 760-745-8616 
• No call ahead or eligibility necessary 
• Hours: Monday-Friday beginning at 10:30 until food is gone
   

Women of Promise Resource Center 

• 1605 Grand Ave #1, San Marcos 
• *Call ahead & appointment necessary  
• Hours: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday by appointment only
   

Interfaith Community Service in Escondido can help with housing, meals, showers, laundry & more.
WIC California Women, Infants & Children
San Diego Food Bank - Distribution Map
Neighborhood Food Distribution Programs

 North County

All Saints Episcopal Church – Vista
 651 Eucalyptus Avenue, Vista, CA 92084
 3rd & 4th Saturday | 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM (or until supplies last)
 Open to all in need, no pre-registration required. A great source for fresh and shelf-stable foods.

Armed Services YMCA – Camp Pendleton
 Building 200090 Ash Rd & Wire Mountain Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058
 4th Friday | 9:15 AM – 11:45 AM
 Packages include shelf-stable items, occasional fresh produce, dairy, and frozen meat.
 Military base access required.

Brother Benno’s Center – Oceanside
 3260 Production Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92058
 (760) 439-1244
 Free food assistance for families and individuals in need.

Buckheart Ranch – Escondido
 16881 Old Survey Road, Escondido, CA 92025
 (760) 802-6769 |  buckheartjulie@gmail.com
 Community-supported food distribution; call or email for schedule.

Carlsbad – Holiday Park
 3368 Eureka Place, Carlsbad, CA 92008
 2nd Monday | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
 Seniors only.

Christ the King Lutheran Church – Fallbrook
 5211 Fifth Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
 3rd Friday | 1:30 PM
 Pantry supporting local families with fresh and shelf-stable items.

Fallbrook Food Pantry
 140 N Brandon Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
 3rd week of the month (Mon–Fri 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM; Fri 4:00 – 6:00 PM)
 Shelf-stable foods plus occasional fresh produce, dairy, and meat. No documentation required.

Laurel Tree – Carlsbad
 1307 Laurel Tree Lane, Carlsbad, CA 92011
 3rd Tuesday | 1:30 PM
 Walk-up only; bring cart & reusable bag.

Ministerio Tiempo Nuevo – Escondido
 1703 E. Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
 Every Other Tuesday | 2:00 – 6:00 PM
 Community pantry supporting local families.

North City Church – Poway
 11717 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
 2nd Friday | 2:00 PM until food is gone
 Family-friendly pantry with fresh and shelf-stable items.

Fallbrook Spanish Seventh Day Adventist Church – Fallbrook
 439 Iowa Street, Fallbrook, CA 92028
 1st Friday | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
 Pantry open to Spanish-speaking families and local community members.

St Andrew's Episcopal Church – Encinitas
 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
 1st Thursday | 2:00 – 4:00 PM
 Fresh and shelf-stable foods provided for families in need.

Apostolic Assembly Church – Escondido
 1717 E Lincoln Avenue, Escondido, CA 92027
 3rd Saturday | 8:00 – 10:00 AM
 Community pantry supporting families and individuals.

Mission San Luis Rey Parish – Oceanside
 4070 Mission Avenue, Oceanside, CA 92057
 3rd Saturday (Dec 2025: Rescheduled to Dec 13)
 Pantry providing essential food items to families.

North Coast Church / Pauma Valley
 32077 Community Church Drive, Pauma Valley, CA 92061
 4th Wednesday | 2:00 PM until food is gone
(Nov: Rescheduled Nov 19, Dec: Dec 17)

Fallbrook Food Pantry – Last Wednesday
 140 N Brandon Road, Fallbrook, CA 92028
 Last Wednesday | 9:00 AM until food is gone (Closed December)

Grace Church – San Marcos
 855 E Barham Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
 First Wednesday | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
 Monthly distribution to support local families.