Food Assistance
“As The Only Working Parent In My Household, Making Enough To Feed The Family And Pay The Bills Can Be Difficult At Times. I Am Eternally Grateful For The Help And Resources Made Available By The Folks At The Happier Life Project During These Hard Times.”
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Food Pantries
Salvation Army Hemet
340 S. Palm Avenue
Hemet, CA – 92543
Phone: (951) 791-9497
Food & Nutrition Programs, emergency financial assistance, emergency shelter, transitional housing, disaster services. Serves: Hemet, San Jacinto, Homeland, and Idyllwild.
Hours: Monday and Tuesday 1:00pm to 4:00pm Wednesday and Thursday 9:00am to 12:00pm Requirements: ID and proof of residency.
For more information, please call.
Bread Basket Food Bank
2385 S. San Jacinto Ave
San Jacinto, CA – 92583
Phone: (951) 658-5098
The Food Bank is operated through donations and is available to anyone to shop. There are no applications or qualifications needed. There is a variety of breads and different foods available each week. The suggested donations allow us to help others. Emergency food box is available four times per year. Requirements: Please bring a photo ID and proof of residency for Hemet, San Jacinto, or surrounding rural areas for emergency food only.
Hours: Monday 8:00am – 11:00am Friday 8:00am – 11:00am.
Hemet Community Pantry
191 Columbia Street
Hemet, CA – 92544
Phone: (951) 929-1101
Primarily an emergency food bank, however, they do have other resources to help with issues such as shelter and utilities. Also, have the ability to refer you to the appropriate resource if they do not have what you need available.
Clients Hours: Monday – Thursday 9:30am to 12:00pm. Must Arrive by 11:30 am. Closed Fridays and most major Holidays.
Donors & Volunteers Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am to 12:30 pm. Friday Varies. Located in the back parking lot of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Menifee Valley Community Cupboard
26808 Cherry Hills Blvd
Menifee, CA – 92586
Phone: (951) 301-4414
Eligibility for the emergency food program is based on need and residence. Clients must provide all information and documentation requested by the Cupboard to establish eligibility. Clients must re-qualify on an annual basis.
Hours: Monday – Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm. For more information, please call.
Our Blessed Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
157 West Nicolet Street
Banning, CA – 92220
Phone: (951) 849-2434
Hours: Wednesday 9:00am to 10:30am
Requirements: Bring Any California I.D. Eligibility: Low Income families and individuals.. Recipients can return once a month for assistance. Also, provide Diapers and baby food when available. For more information, please call.
Carol’s Kitchen at St. Kateri Tekawitha Catholic Church
1230 Palm Avenue
Beaumont, CA – 92223
Phone: (909) 284-4104
They serve hot free lunch.
Hours: Monday and Wednesday 11:30am – 1:00pm. They also provide extra food to take home and we have donation clothing to share. For more information, please call.
7th Day Adventist Church Community Services – Hemet
27025 Girard Street
Hemet, CA – 92544
Phone: (951) 929-2632
For more information, please call.
Hemet Nutrition
305 E. Devonshire
Hemet, CA – 92543
Phone: 951-652-3212
For more information, please call.
First Presbyterian Church Hemet
515 E. Kimball Ave
Hemet, CA – 92543
Phone: (951) 658-7153
For more information, please call.
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Carolina Ayala, the founder and executive director of The Happier Life Project leads the organization as a trauma-informed certified peer coach, facilitator, and advocate for the recovery community in Riverside County. Carolina’s unique approach combines her years of business administration experience with her direct experience as a justice-involved woman in long-term recovery.
A founding board member with lived experience. As an early team member of Happier Life Project, Madeline is devoted to reducing stigma around Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Disorders and helping connect people in need to resources. While pursuing a degree in Psychology, she is a Certified Mindfulness Meditation teacher and is constantly exploring the intersection of nature and therapy though studying family constellation therapy, equine therapy, sustainable living practices, and permaculture. Madelina Collective is a network of women around the world who collaborate with the shared goal of bringing change, inspiration, and perspective to the world through art and innovation. She is actively engaged in fostering creativity and connection amongst women from diverse backgrounds in an effort to be a light for other seekers.
Leah is first and foremost a relationship builder who recognizes the significance of working in a collaborative and welcoming environment.