FOOD

CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, 125 Corporate Place, Suite A

http://www.csssolano.org

Phone: 644-8909

Hours of Operation: M-Th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM, F 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Relevant Info: Can receive emergency food once every 3 months (must call and make an appointment for intake), bus passes, season of sharing (rental assistance), counseling, immigrant services, senior outreach.

   Must have:

   Picture I.D.

   Social Security Cards for all family members

   Verification of residence (and of income during holidays)

CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER, 2166 Sacramento St.

Phone: 553-8192

Fax: 553-8195

Relevant Info: Every Saturday 10:30 a.m. until supply is exhausted (no verification needed), homeless shelter (some clothing available, space is first come, first served, 4pm check-in)

FAIRFIELD CHURCH OF GOD, 925 Empire Street, Fairfield

(Call to register for distribution)

Phone: 429-4538

Relevant Info: emergency food pantry available

FOOD FOR CHILDREN, 1328 Virginia St. (Napa/Solano Head Start Building)

Phone: 421-9777, Every 3rd Wednesday of the month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

Relevant Info: Serves families with children 4-5 years old, bring proof of income, I.D., and proof of child’s age. Parents can self-refer, the program can also give referrals for soup kitchens, emergency food pantries, and other food bank programs clients qualify for.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 2025 Sonoma Blvd

Phone: 644-4064

Monday - Wednesday 11 AM - 12:30 AM, Sunday 5 PM - 6 PM

Relevant Info: Hot food distributed, no verification needed

MEALS ON WHEELS OF SOLANO COUNTY

(Homebound Seniors and disabled individuals 60 yrs. and up)

Main Office: 95 Marina Center, Suisun

Phone: (707) 425-0638, (800) 788-5114

Fax: 426-3767

Vallejo Office: 1350 Amador Street

Vallejo Phone: 644-7444

Home Delivered Meals to Homebound and Disabled Seniors. Over 20 routes throughout Solano County

Senior Nutrition Congregate Dining Programs

• Benicia Senior Center, 1205 E. 2nd Street, Benicia
• Dixon Senior and Multi-Use Center, 201 S. 5th Street, Dixon
• Fairfield Senior Center, 1200 Civic Center Drive, Fairfield
• Suisun Senior Center, 318 Merganser Drive, Suisun
• Rio Vista Senior Center, 25 Main Street, Rio Vista
• McBride Senior Center, 411 Kendal Street, Vacaville
• Marina Towers, 601 Sacramento Street, Vallejo
• North Vallejo Senior Center, 1634 Fairgrounds-C and D, Vallejo
• Florence Douglas Senior Center, 333 Amador Street, Vallejo

SALVATION ARMY, 630 Tuolumne St.

Phone: 643-8621

Contacts: Capt. Tom & Kim Stambaugh Ray Christian

Hours of Operation: M-Th, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Emergency Food Available every three months Thursday & Friday 9:00am to 12:00pm

• Clients will be denied if helped in the previous three months
• Must have California ID
•  Clients can also sign up for USDA Food Distribution every third and fourth Thursday and Friday of the month(bring ID)

REACH ( PG& E) every Monday and Tuesday phone call interview only 9:00am to 12:00pm (no walk-ins accepted)

•     Must have a 15day or 48 hr notice or be 62+, Terminally ill, or be permanently disabled (with documentation), have Picture I.D., Social Security Card, or Income verification

Soup Kitchen lunch on Wednesdays 11:30 to 12:30 throughout the year.

Hot food distributed Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (No verification needed)

SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH OF VALLEJO, 1170 Benicia Rd.

Phone: 643-6496

Hours: Every Wednesday 10 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.

Relevant Info: No verification needed

ST. BASIL’S, 1200 Tuolumne St.

Phone: 644-5251

Hours: M, T Th, F, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (closed Wed.)

Relevant Info: Serves North and East Vallejo, leave message on machine, clients will receive a response within 24 hours.

ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Phone: 556-9846 (center) or 553-9469 (after 12PM)

Hours: M - Thurs. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Relevant Info: Call and leave message, food is delivered on Fridays or Saturdays, also helps with food, rent and utilities.

WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS, CHILDREN)

(Food vouchers for children up to 5 years and pregnant or nursing women)

*Must meet income requirements

Melvin Thompson Center, 1680 Fairgrounds Drive, Phone: 553-5381

Wednesdays only, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

U.S.D.A. FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM,

Relevant Info: Nation-wide program that provides emergency feeding programs, assistance for low-income families, Indian reservations, and the elderly.

U.S.D.A Food Distribution Sites

SALVATION ARMY

630 Tuolumne St.

Phone: 643-8621

M - F, 9 a.m - 12 p.m.

Relevant Info: Must sign up during Emergency Distribution every Thursday and Friday.

USDA food available on the 3rd or 4th Monday (9 AM -12 PM, 1PM -3PM)of each month

Bring picture I.D., SS card, and income verification for all members of the household.

SHELTERS

A PLACE-2-LIVE, INC, 301 Georgia St. Ste 221

Phone #: 707-553-RENT (7368)

Relevant Info: A non-profit organization that serves all communities needing our assistance. We provide residential service for low to moderate-income families and life skills training helping our clients to become self-sufficient over time. Our client s are individuals and families who are facing homelessness or homeless because of severe credit problems, history of evictions, lack of affordable housing, first time renters and emergency and emergency disaster victims.

Phone #: (510) 374-7950

Relevant Info: Homeless shelter for adults and teens.

CHRISTIAN HELP CENTER, 2166 Sacramento Street

Phone: 553-8192

Intake Hours: 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM or until beds are full

Relevant Info: Working shelter, must be clean and sober, need identification. Open to men, women & children. Provides clothing, food & shelter. Overnight stay at shelter must be earned by working four hours (per day) onsite or at another job. Maximum stay: 6 weeks (can get extension)

DAUGHTERS IN CRISIS & MOTHERS OF LOVE, 713 Marin St. Suite 204, Vallejo, CA

Phone: 644-3300

Fax: 644-3339

Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Tuesday & Thursday by appointments only Mon, Wed, Fri, 10 A.M. to 1 P.M., Tue-Thurs. appointments only.

Contacts: Regina Porter, Paula Germany

Relevant Info: Transitional living facility for women and children. Intakes must be scheduled in advance.

HEATHER HOUSE, 315 Jefferson Street, Fairfield

http://www.heatherhousefairfield.org/

Phone: 427-8566

Fax: 429-3075

Intake Hours: M-F, 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Relevant Info: 60-day shelter for single females, families, or men with children. Teaches life skills and parenting classes. Case manager on site. Transitional housing available for single men and females.

HOPE HAVEN TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, 900 Alabama Street

Phone: 554-9781  

Contact Person: Pastor Sharon T. Spencer, Director

Relevant Info: Clean and Sober environment for homeless women with children, Case Manager/ Shelter Manager on-site. We offer independent living in a disciplined/-structured environment. Computer training classes, clothes closet, and community resources available. Facility is close to community transportation. Length of stay- 6 months. Hope Haven’s goal is to assist homeless women towards self-sufficiency. We offer food and all utilities are paid. Client fee is $450 per month. No deposit fee required.

HOUSE OF JOY TRANSITIONAL PROGRAMS, 115 Blue Bird CT

http://www.thehouseofjoytransitionalprogram.com/
Contact #: 707-554-8800 (phone)
Joy Thompson-Executive Director 707-712-0327
Tiffany Mays-Program Manager 415-672-1542

Relevant Info: The House of Joy is a Transitional Program serving young adults 18-24 years of age.  HOJ provides a safe and secure, drug and alcohol free-living environment for 18 months up to 24 months.  We offer workshops strengthening education/employment goals, life skills, self-esteem building, and community involvement. We also offer referral assistance to a long list of helping agencies within, as well as, outside of  Solano County.

MISSION SOLANO, 740 Travis Street, Fairfield

http://www.missionsolano.org

Phone: 422-1011

Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Shelter is open 7 days a week  
Relevant Info.: Nomadic shelter (rotating church sites each night). Provides food, clothing, and showers (not a day center). Open to men, women, and children. Must be clean and sober.

THE SUCCESS CENTER, 1055 Azuar Drive, Mare Island, Vallejo 94592

Phone #: 562-5673

Fax #: 562-5675

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