East County Food Resource Guide Produced and developed by the Live Well San Diego East Region Leadership Team’s Healthy Eating Workgroup Funded by Grossmont Healthcare District and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency January 2014 Electronic version can be viewed and downloaded from the El Cajon Collaborative Website at: www.elcajoncollaborative.org
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East County Food Resource Guide
Produced and developed by the Live Well San Diego East Region Leadership Team’s Healthy Eating Workgroup
Funded by Grossmont Healthcare District and County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency January 2014
Electronic version can be viewed and downloaded from the El Cajon Collaborative Website at: www.elcajoncollaborative.org
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Background The County of San Diego launched Live Well San Diego in July 2010, a strategic vision to help residents attain healthy, safe and thriving lives. Live Well San Diego is comprised of three components: Building Better Health, Living Safely, and Thriving. Soon after the initiative was launched, the Health and Human Services Agency began working with community partners to develop a plan that would guide action toward achieving the goals within this framework. The Live Well San Diego East Region Leadership Team is one of five across the county that has been tasked with implementing the Live Well San Diego initiative. To learn more, visit: www.livewellsd.org PURPOSE: This Food Resource Guide was developed to accomplish the Live Well San Diego East Region Leadership Team’s Healthy Eating Workgroup goal of promoting healthy eating in East County through education and outreach. The information in this publication is current as of January 2014; however please note that various aspects of food assistance programs change frequently. Case managers and individuals should contact an agency directly and in advance for program information, including service days/times and capacity. Please contact an agency prior to making any referrals. If you are an agency that provides food resources, please contact us to be added.
Produced and distributed by: California Health Network Chris Shamoon, El Cajon Resident Leader County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency East Region Community Health Engagement Team (CHET) County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency East Region Public Health Nursing
International Rescue Committee La Maestra Community Health Centers Meals4Hunger Mountain Health and Community Services, Inc. Network for a Healthy California, University of California, San Diego Southern Indian Health Council Spring Valley Youth and Family Coalition Volunteers in Medicine Women, Infants and Children (WIC)/Red Cross
The members of the Live Well San Diego East Region Leadership Team’s Healthy Eating Workgroup would like to thank our collaborative partners for their contribution to the East County Food Resource Guide and for striving to achieve hunger-free communities.
We would like to thank the following:
• Grossmont Healthcare District for generously providing funding for the leadership, coordination, and administration of the project.
• County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency East Region for providing administrative support and quality staffing for the project.
• 2-1-1 San Diego for gleaning their databases for East County resources for this guide.
• Alliance for Regional Solutions for allowing us to use the Hunger Free North County Resource Guide as a template for the East County Food Resource Guide.
This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Network for a Healthy California with funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education, known in California as CalFresh. CalFresh provides assistance to
low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call 1-877-847-3663. For important nutrition information, visit www.CaChampionsForChange.net.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
East County Farmers’ Markets………………………………………………………...…... East County Community Gardens…………………………………….…………...…..… Food Assistance Programs……………………………….………...…………………….…
CalFresh Program ……………………………………………………………………………….. EBT Retailers Atlas………………….………………..…………………………….…………..... Family Resource Centers………………………………………………….……………………... Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Agency Locations............................................................ Stores that Accept Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)...................................................... School Meals/ East County School Districts.................................................................................. Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)........................................................................
LISTED BY COMMUNITY, ZIP CODE & AGENCY NAME
East County Food Distribution Sites…………………..…….……………………......... 1. Food Bags.…………………………………………………………………….……..…….
Feeding America Site/ Mobile Food Pantry……………………………………………….. CAMPO - 91906
Mountain Health Food Pantry……………………………………………………..…..……. Feeding America Site/ Mobile Food Pantry………………………………………….…….. Mountain Health Food Pantry/ Albertson’s Fresh Rescue………….…………….…............. Campo Baptist Church.…………………………………………………..……….…..……...
DESCANSO - 91916
Feeding America Site/ Mobile Food Pantry…………………………………...….………... EL CAJON – 92019, 92020, 92021
Arabic Church of God…………………………………….……………….………….……. Bethlehem Food Pantry…………………………………………………….……..…….. Church of the Nazarene/ San Diego Food Bank Site……………….………………….. Crisis House……………….…………………………………………….…….................. Foothills Christian Fellowship……………………………………………………..……… Gateway Church……………………...………………………………………................ Hands of Grace Fellowship/ Feeding America Site…………..……….………….......... Heartland Community Foursquare Church………………………….……….….….......... Holy Trinity…………………………………………………..……….………………….. Home Start……………………………………………..…………….….…….………… Meridian Baptist Church…………………………………………….…………………… New Life Church/ Feeding America Site…..………………….…….……………..........
Our Lady of Grace………………………………………………………………….…... Salvation Army………………………………………………………………………...… Spanish Church of the Nazarene/ Feeding America Site………………………...….….. St. Kieran’s Church………………………….………………………………………….…..
JACUMBA - 91934
San Diego Food Bank Site/ Back-Country Support Program...…….……………………... Feeding America Site/ Mobile Food Pantry...…………………………………………….
JAMUL - 91935
Jamul Community Church/ Feeding America Site……………...…………………............ Jamul Community Church/ San Diego Food Bank/ Senior Food Program…………………
LAKESIDE - 92040
Lakeside Gardens/ San Diego Food Bank Site…………...….…………………............... Lakeside Mission Help Center………………….………………………….......................
LA MESA – 91941, 91942 Crosspointe Life Church/ Feeding America Site..……………….………….……………… Journey Community Church/ Feeding America Site………………………...................... La Mesa Seventh Day Adventist Church/ Feeding America Site……......………............
LEMON GROVE - 91945 Saint John’s Plaza/ San Diego Food Bank Site/ Senior Food Program………..…………. Samoa Independent Gospel/ Feeding America Site……………….…….……................
Terrace Gardens/ San Diego Food Bank Site/ Senior Food Program.………................... POTRERO - 91963 Feeding America Site/ Mobile Food Pantry…………………………….....……………... SANTEE - 92071 Laurel Apartments/ San Diego Food Bank Site/ Senior Food Program………….............. Santee Food Bank/ Newbreak Church……………………….………………………… SPRING VALLEY – 91977, 91978 Heaven’s Windows…………………………………………................…....................... MAAC Project/ San Martin de Porres Apartments……………………....……………... New Seasons Church/ San Diego Food Bank Site…………………….....…................... San Diego Nashco, Inc.……………………………………….……………...…………... Society of Saint Vincent de Paul: Santa Sophia Church………….....……....................... Spring Valley Community Church………………...………..…………....……………….. Stepping Higher, Inc.…………………..…………………………...…………………….
3. Meals for Seniors........................................................................................................ ALPINE - 91901 Alpine Community Center/ Senior Nutrition Program…...…………......…...................... CAMPO - 91906 Mountain Empire Community Center/ Senior Nutrition Program…………...….………….. EL CAJON – 92019, 92020, 92021
Salvation Army/ Senior Nutrition Program……………………..………………………… JACUMBA - 91934 Highland Senior Center/ Nutrition Program…………....................…………..…............. LAKESIDE - 92040 Lakeside Community Center/ Senior Nutrition Program………………..….....…............... Lakeside Gardens/ Senior Nutrition Program……………..……...…....…..…............... LA MESA – 91941, 91942 La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center/ Senior Nutrition Program…......…..…..……................ The Springs of La Mesa/ Senior Nutrition Program……………......…...…..…………... LEMON GROVE - 91945 Lemon Grove Senior Center/ Senior Nutrition Program…………..……..…....………… SPRING VALLEY – 91977, 91978
Spring Valley Community Center/ Senior Community Centers of San Diego..................
4. Home-Delivered Meals............................................................................................. EAST COUNTY CITIES - 91901, 92019, 92020, 92021, 91934, 91935, 92040, 91941, 91945, 92071, 91977, 91978
Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc…………………….……..………….................. Senior Community Centers of San Diego/ Home-Delivered Meals Program…..…………... Heaven’s Windows/ Home-Delivered Meals Program……………………………………...
EAST COUNTY RURAL COMMUNITIES – 91905, 91906, 91916, 91934 91962, 91963, 91980
Mountain Empire Community Center/ Home-Delivered Meals Program……………………
5. Vouchers for Meals and/or Grocery Store…………...………………………….. DEPLOYED MILITARY IN ALL AREAS
Support the Enlisted Project (S.T.E.P.)…………………………...…………………………… 6. Other Food Services…...……………………………..………….................................... GLEANERS
Meals4Hunger Harvest CROPS Program (Communities Offering Produce Seasonally)......... HEALTHY EATING WEBSITES …………………………………………................................
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EAST COUNTY FARMERS’ MARKETS
Fresh Produce is available at Farmers' Markets throughout East County. Farmers' Markets provide venues for farmers to sell directly to consumers, which supports small farming while providing the freshest quality produce possible.
To confirm which markets accept WIC, EBT or to confirm day/hours of operation, please contact the market directly or contact the San Diego Farm Bureau at (760) 745-3023 or visit: http://sdfarmbureau.org/BuyLocal/Farmers-Markets.php
Farmer’s Market Day/Hours Location Contact Information
ALPINE Town Creek Center Certified Farmers’ Market
Community gardens give East County residents an opportunity to build a sense of community while providing fresh food for their families.
If you would like to start a community garden in your neighborhood, contact San Diego County Master Gardener Association at (858) 694-2860 for information or visit: www.mastergardenersandiego.org or visit the Victory Gardens website at: http://www.victorygardenssandiego.com/comm_garden_list.html
Food assistance programs reduce hunger and increase food security by providing needy families and individuals with access to food. Individual food programs vary in eligibility criteria, residency requirements, types of food, and distribution methods/schedules.
CalFresh Program CalFresh is a program that reduces hunger and increases access to food for eligible families. Known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), this program allows families to shop for their own food with use of an electronic debit card referred to as Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT). CalFresh EBT cards can be used to purchase most foods at many markets and food stores. To view street level grid maps showing the locations of retailers who accept electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards within San Diego County, visit http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailerlocator. Eligibility is based on household size, income, and certain living expenses. For more information, visit: http://www.calfresh.ca.gov or contact the San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) at 1 - (866) 262-9881. There are several ways to apply for CalFresh: Apply Online: Visit https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org Find a Location Online: http://211sandiego.org/calfresh-foodassistance#apply for a full listing of locations that offer assistance with CalFresh applications. Call 2-1-1: CalFresh Benefit Applications can be completed over the phone by 2-1-1 Enrollment Specialists. Applications are submitted electronically to the County through use of the applicant's telephonic signature. Call ACCESS: Call ACCESS to request a CalFresh Benefit Application and learn more about the CalFresh Program at: 1- (866) 262-9881 Visit a San Diego County Family Resource Center: Apply in person at one of the local Family Resource Centers. Speed up the process by bringing verification of income, bank accounts, assets, birth certificates, social security cards, etc. List of Family Resource Centers in East County
EBT Retailers Atlas For a list of retailers that accept EBT, go to:
EL CAJON San Diego State University (SDSU) Foundation WIC Program
321 Van Houten Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
(888) 999-6897
LAKESIDE American Red Cross WIC Program
9841 Vine St. Lakeside, CA 92040
(800) 500-6411
LEMON GROVE American Red Cross WIC Program
7034 Broadway Ave. Lemon Grove, CA 91945
(800) 500-6411
SPRING VALLEY American Red Cross WIC Program
8810 Jamacha Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91977
(800) 500-6411
SPRING VALLEY San Diego State University (SDSU) Foundation WIC Program
9621 Campo Rd, Ste. G Spring Valley, CA
(888) 999-6897
(See Next Page for a List of Stores that Accept WIC)
Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Nutrition Program (WIC) The WIC program offers nutritious foods to supplement diets of pregnant women and children up to age 5 years who meet income requirements. Participants also receive information on healthy eating, breastfeeding support and referrals for care. Here is a list of WIC locations in East County. Please confirm days/hours of operation by using the San Diego WIC office lookup tool: http://www.sdwic.com or by calling toll free: 1-888-WICWORK (942-9675).
The following is a list of stores that accept WIC vouchers in East County. Stores that accept WIC must display the WIC logo in the store and be currently approved as a WIC vendor by the State of California. To view the most current list of stores that accept WIC, visit: http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks, or call the toll free number at 1-888-WICWORK (942-9675).
Food 4 Less IGA #318 7420 Broadway St. LEMON GROVE
91945
Albertsons #6707 7090 Broadway St. LEMON GROVE
91945
My Family Nutrition 6963 Broadway St. LEMON GROVE
91945
Smart and Final #466 7117 Broadway St. LEMON GROVE
91945
Don’s Farmers’ Market 7155 Broadway St. LEMON GROVE
91945
Mama’s Nutrition 6939 Federal Blvd. LEMON GROVE
91945
Stores that Accept WIC
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WIC Vendor Address City
Zip Code
Food 4 Less IGA #349
9430 Cuyamaca St. SANTEE 92071
Vons #1897
9643 Mission Gorge Rd. SANTEE 92071
Albertsons #6727
9870 Magnolia Ave. SANTEE 92071
Target Store # T-1485
9846 Mission Gorge Rd. SANTEE 92071
Vons #2353 933 Sweetwater Rd. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Albertsons #6723 9831 Campo Rd. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Valley Farm Market 9040 Campo Rd. SPRING VALLEY
91977
La Presa Market 9307 Jamacha Blvd. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Bancroft Market and Liquor 3650 Bancroft Dr. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Mother’s and Babies’ Nutrition 9621 Campo Rd. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Circle Market 3504 Bancroft Dr. SPRING VALLEY
91977
Albertsons #6758 543 Sweetwater Rd. SPRING VALLEY
91979
Stores that Accept WIC
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East County School Districts
School Nutrition Programs Children who qualify can get low or no cost meals at participating schools. These federally-assisted meal programs operate in public and non-profit private schools and residential child care institutions to provide nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free meals to children. Programs include:
• School Breakfast Program (SBP)
• National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
• Afterschool Snacks
• Special Milk Program (SMP)
• Fresh Fruit and Vegetables Program (FFVP)
• Seamless Summer Option (SSO)
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
For additional information on any of these programs, visit www.fns.usda.gov/cnd or call California’s Nutrition Services Division at (800) 952-5609.
School Districts
Alpine Union School District
1850 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 91901
Cindy Wallace Food Service Director [email protected] (619) 445-3639
Cajon Valley Union School District
750 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA 92020
Mark Mendoza Director, Child Nutrition [email protected] (619) 588-3111
Grossmont Union High School District
1100 Murray Dr. El Cajon, CA 92020
Vincent Scimone Director, Food Services [email protected] (619) 644-8000
Jamul-Dulzura Union School District
1458 Lyons Valley Rd. Jamul, CA 91935
Joanne Vilarino Food Service Director [email protected] (619) 669-7875
Lakeside Union School District
12335 Woodside Ave. Lakeside, CA92040
Sally Spero Child Nutrition Director [email protected] (619) 390-2600
Jill Whittenberg Director of Nutrition Services [email protected] (619) 668-5764 ext. 4720
Lemon Grove School District
8025 Lincoln St. Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Robin McNulty, MPH Director, Nutrition Services [email protected] (619) 825-5693
Mountain Empire Unified School District
3291 Buckman Springs Rd. Pine Valley, CA 91962
Dorothy Haskins Food Services Director [email protected] (619) 473-8016
Santee School District
9625 Cuyamaca St Santee, CA 92071
Cathy Abel Director, Child Nutrition Services [email protected] (619) 258-2290
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) This program works to improve the health of income-eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, new mothers up to one year postpartum, infants, children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods (flour, cornmeal, butter, canned fruits/vegetables/meats, peanut butter, etc.). Distribution of commodities is intermittent. This program is not for families receiving WIC. Eligible residents include:
• Children 6 years or younger • Seniors 60+ years • Pregnant and breastfeeding women
Contact your State distributing agency for further assistance:
TEFAP Contact: Don Williams, Program Manager CA Department of Social Services Emergency Food Assistance Program 744 P Street MS 19-51 Sacramento, CA 95814 Tel: (916) 229-3344 Fax: (916) 229-3342 Email: [email protected]
NSLP, CACFP, SFSP, CSFP Contact: Greg Heilner, Manager Food Distribution Program California State Department of Education 1430 N Street, Suite 1500 Sacramento, CA 95814 Tel: (916) 323-7175 Fax: (916) 327-3981
Food Distribution Sites The following is a list of various programs and sites that distribute food in East County. They are divided into the following categories: ~Some may fit into more than one category~
This information was collected by members of the LWSD East Region Healthy Eating Workgroup through interviews, phone calls, internet searches, resource lists, and information provided by 2-1-1. It is correct to the best of our knowledge. Suggested additions and deletions are welcome. Please see contact information on Page 2 of this guide. These resources change frequently. All resources should be verified by the individuals using them.
1. Food Bags/Meals4Hunger ALPINE
Alpine Bethel Assembly 1929 Arnold Way Alpine, CA 91901
Phone: (619) 445-5508 No email Website: http://www.alpinebethel.com
Service Hours Wednesdays 9:00am-2:00pm
Accept Walk-ins Yes
Accept Referrals Residents can self-refer but must call before receiving service
Bethlehem Food Pantry 737 Grand Ave. El Cajon, CA 92020
Phone: (619) 517-4364 No email No Website
Service Hours
Bread Mondays and Saturdays 9:00am-12:00noon Emergency Food Pantry By appointment only
Accept Walk-ins Yes
Accept Referrals Yes
Case-Management Provided? No
Fees No charge. Donations accepted
Intake Procedure For emergency food, residents must call first
Eligibility Requirements For emergency food, residents must have photo identification and social security number
Service Limitations None noted
Church of the Nazarene San Diego Food Bank Site 1123 N Mollison Ave. El Cajon, CA 92021
Phone: (619) 350-3663 No email Website: http://www.sandiegofoodbank.org
Service Hours Second Thursday 8:30am-10:30am
Accept Walk-ins Yes
Accept Referrals No
Case-Management Provided? No
Fees No charge
Intake Procedure Walk-in
Eligibility Requirements
Provides food and nutrition education to eligible low-income pregnant women, women 12 months postpartum, breast-feeding mothers, children under 5 years old (children under age 5 will be referred to WIC), and Seniors
Service Hours Thursday 9:30am-2:00pm (sign up for the day’s food distribution) Thursday 5:30pm-7:00pm (bring in ticket and pick up food) Walk-ins also accepted
Accept Walk-ins Yes
Accept Referrals Yes
Case-Management Provided? Yes
Fees No charge
Intake Procedure Call or Walk in. Sign in with name, phone number, and family size
Eligibility Requirements Proof of identification required
Fees Suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 years and older when possible
Intake Procedure Walk-in
Eligibility Requirements SENIORS 60 years and older served first
Service Limitations None noted
Mountain Empire Comm Center Senior Nutrition Program 976 Sheridan Rd. Campo, CA 91906
Phone: (619) 478-5109 No email Website: http://www.mtnhealth.org/CampoCommunity.html
Lunch Hours Wednesday-Friday 11:30am-1:00pm
Accept Walk-ins Yes
Fees Suggested $3.00 donation for seniors 60 years and older when possible $6.00 non-senior fee
Intake Procedure Walk-in
Eligibility Requirements SENIORS 60 years and older served first
Service Limitations None noted
Hot meals are prepared for older adults, 60 years or older, at sites throughout East County. Fees vary and meals are often no charge for those who cannot afford them. These programs are often open to non-seniors for a fee. Residents can call each site to see if transportation services are offered.
Home-delivered meal programs are vital in maintaining access to food for homebound residents. They provide nutrition while offering compassion. Below is a list of home-delivered meal programs. Most of them are run by Meals on Wheels, but several of the back-country communities are served through other non-profits. Meal types, fees and delivery schedules may vary.
Meals on Wheels Greater San Diego, Inc. East County Service Center 1488 Pioneer Way #4 El Cajon, CA 92020
• Standard; lunch/dinner plus a beverage • Lunch only with a beverage • Dinner only with a roll and beverage • Five/seven day packs available • Additional meals/beverages upon request
Accept Referrals Yes
Case-Management Provided? No
Suggested Donations
• ONE TIME NON-REFUNDABLE START UP FEE- $35.00 • Lunch and dinner, plus beverage - $7.00 per day • Lunch only, plus beverage – $4.00 per day • Dinner only with roll and beverage – $4.00 • Extra beverage .50 cents each
Intake Procedure Call to make arrangements
Eligibility Requirements HOMEBOUND SENIORS 60 years or older and Caretakers of seniors
Monday-Friday- Midday (Frozen meals delivered on Friday for weekends)
Communities Served
LA MESA LEMON GROVE SPRING VALLEY
Meal Types Not noted. Call for details
Meal Plans Not noted. Call for details
Accept Referrals Yes
Case-Management Provided? Yes
Suggested Donations $3.50/day suggested donation for seniors 60 years and older when possible
Intake Procedure Call to make arrangements. There is a waiting list for an assessment before the meal home-delivery service begins.
Eligibility Requirements HOMEBOUND SENIORS 60 years or older who are frail, disabled, recently discharged from the hospital or otherwise unable to obtain meals
Heaven’s Windows Home-Delivered Meals Program 2300 Bancroft Dr Spring Valley, CA 91977
Currently, there are few programs that distribute gift cards or vouchers to grocery stores or restaurants. The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program is the largest program that distributes vouchers to grocery stores.
Support the Enlisted Project (STEP) 7128 Miramar Rd. #14-B San Diego, CA 92121
Phone: (866) 424-5210 No email Website: http://www.stepsocal.org
Service Hours Monday-Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
Accept Walk-ins Yes, however, prefers residents to fill out online application
Accept Referrals Yes
Case-Management Provided? Yes
Fees No charge
Intake Procedure Call, walk-in or go online and fill out application
Eligibility Requirements Deployed active-duty military, Reserves, National Guard or honorably discharged less than one year ago. Enlisted must be18 years or older. Must be in E1-E6 military categories
To harvest residential fruit that would otherwise be abandoned, unpicked, and wasted, by providing volunteers to pick and deliver the fruit, as a community service, to low-income families and seniors within the County of San Diego.
Fresh Produce Distribution
Please contact Meals4Hunger to find out more information on current distribution sites.