Resources
Check out these additional on- and off-campus resources.
Off-Campus Food Resources
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Arlington Temporary Resources
9000 Arlington Ave., No. 112, Riverside
Monday/Wednesday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; Tuesday/Thursday, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Closed Friday)
(951) 689-5620Students, families and the homeless can access emergency assistance from the organization, including free food boxes (limit of six times per year), clothing and referrals to social services. Free produce is offered to the first 10 visitors (first-come, first-served basis). To qualify, you must bring a picture ID, proof of income and proof of address.
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Community Assistance Program of Moreno Valley
24594 Sunnymead Boulevard, Suite W, Moreno Valley, CA 92553
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 1pm
(951) 485-7792Moreno Valley residents who are in need of emergency food, clothing, and utility assistance
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Community Connect
2060 University Ave., No. 212, Riverside CA
(951) 686-4402This is a community hotline so callers must specify that they are hoping to sign up for or get answers about CalFresh assistance.
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Faith Community Church
4070 Jackson St., Riverside
(951) 689-0642Free produce while supplies last. No qualifying required. *Email for more info: admin@faithchurchriv.com.
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Family and Kids Foundation
115 W La Cadena Dr. Riverside, Ca 92501
(951) 733-3498Every Thursday: Seniors 12pm - 1pm and Families 1pm - 4pm; No RSVP needed * Drive up service
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Feeding America
2950 Jefferson St., Riverside CA
(951) 359-4757Please ask for the CalFresh Outreach Coordinator and specify that you are part of UC Riverside.
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Galleria at Tyler Farmers Market
1299 Galleria at Tyler, Riverside
Sunday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit Galleria at Tyler. Accepts WIC.
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Kaiser Permanente Farmer's Market
10800 Magnolia Ave., Riverside
Friday, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit Magnolia and Polk. Accepts WIC and CalFresh. -
La Sierra University Church
4937 Sierra Vista Ave, Riverside, CA 92505
Wednesdays 8a-10:30a *Closed the 5th Wednesday of each month.
(951) 354-7095Box of supplemental food once a month for families and individuals who live in 92505
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Lutheran Social Services/Genesis Food Pantry
3772 Taft St., Riverside
Tuesday/Thursday, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
(951) 689-7847Free food boxes are available on a first-come, first-served basis once a month. Clothing assistance is also available. Only a picture ID is required.
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Mt. Rubidoux Seventh-Day Adventist
5320 Victoria Ave., Riverside
(951) 276-8374Every Saturday 3pm - 5pm; Drive up pantry; First come, first served basis
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Our Lady of Perpetual Help Food Pantry
5250 Central Ave., Riverside
Riverside Monday–Friday, 9–11:30 a.m.Located in the parking lot of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church is the community Food Pantry. It is open to all those in need, providing a shopping bag of donated food staples (not prepared food).
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Riverside Cunty Department of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Jurupa: 5921 Mission Blvd., No. 100
(951) 509-8243Riverside: 11060 Magnolia Ave.
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Riverside Farmer's Market Downtown
Main St., between Fifth and Sixth, Riverside
Saturday, 8 a.m.–1 p.m.Accepts MarketMatch
Accessible via RTA bus: From Bannockburn take RTA Route 1, exit West University and Lemon. Accepts WIC.
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Rubidoux Certified Farmer’s Market
5256 Mission Blvd, Rubidoux
Monday, 8am-1pmAvailable via RTA bus: From Bannockburn Village
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Set Free Church Thrift Store
3021 14th St., Riverside
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
(951) 682-0960Free food boxes available. You must call ahead to request a box. No ID or eligibility requirements.
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St. George's Episcopal Church
950 Spruce St., Riverside
Thursdays, 5–6:30 p.m.Students can enjoy a hot meal at the church every Thursday evening. Please call the church for more information.