Food & Nutrition
No teen should go hungry — free food is available near you
Free meals, food pantries, and nutrition assistance programs are available throughout San Joaquin County.
💡 Good to Know
- ✓Text your ZIP code to 898-211 to find the nearest food pantry.
- ✓You do not need a referral or ID to use most food pantries.
- ✓If you're under 18, you can get free summer meals at parks and community centers.
Emergency Food Bank Stockton/San Joaquin
FREECountywide food distribution, pantry services, mobile food support, and nutrition programming for families in need.
Fun fact: The organization has been fighting hunger in San Joaquin County for decades and runs 80+ mobile sites.
Second Harvest of the Greater Valley
FREEFood bank and hunger relief organization serving families across the region through distributions and partner programs.
St. Mary's Dining Room
FREEMeals, clothing, and support services for people in need in Stockton.
Lodi Loaves & Fishes
FREEFood pantry and emergency support organization serving families in the Lodi area.
CalFresh (SNAP Benefits)
FREEMonthly food benefits loaded onto an EBT card. Teens 18+ can apply independently.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Stockton
FREECase management and support accessing benefits, basic needs help, and family support services.
Fun fact: Catholic Charities often acts as a bridge between families and multiple local service systems.
Stockton Unified School District – Free Meals
FREEAll SUSD students qualify for free breakfast and lunch every school day.
Summer Food Service Program
FREEFree meals for youth 18 and under at sites throughout San Joaquin County during summer.
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