11 Food Assistance Resources in Riverside, California — Free Help & Counseling
11 verified food assistance resources in Riverside, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
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- FIND Food Bank — Food Assistance in Indio, California — (760) 775-3663 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Family Service Association (FSA) – Congregate Meals at Senior Centers (Riverside & San Bernardino Counties) — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 342-3057 — Family Service Association (FSA) operates congregate senior meal programs at 25 community and senior centers across both Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.
- Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 359-4757 — Primary food bank serving Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, distributing over 3.1 million pounds of food per month through a network of 250+ partner agenci
- Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Counties — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 359-4757 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Lighthouse of Hope Foundation – Hot Meals & Food Pantry (Riverside) — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 977-6560 — Lighthouse of Hope Foundation provides hot meals and food pantry services for unhoused individuals and those in need in Riverside. Hot meals served Monday at 87
- Mizell Center – Home Delivered Meals (Coachella Valley / Riverside County) — Food Assistance in Palm Springs, California — (760) 323-5689 — Mizell Center provides home-delivered meals to homebound seniors in the Coachella Valley area of Riverside County. Serves Palm Springs and surrounding desert co
- Riverside County Office on Aging – Congregate Meals (20+ Sites Countywide) — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 867-3800 — Riverside County Office on Aging administers congregate senior meal programs at more than 20 community and senior center sites throughout Riverside County. Prov
- Riverside County – CACFP After-School Meal Program Sites (CDSS Database) — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (833) 559-2418 — Riverside County has numerous CACFP At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program sites operated by schools, nonprofits, community centers, Boys & Girls Clubs, and faith-bas
- Riverside Meals on Wheels – Home Delivered Meals (Riverside County) — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 683-7151 — Meals on Wheels program serving Greater Riverside County including Corona, Jurupa Valley, Mira Loma, Norco, and Riverside. Delivers nutritious home meals to hom
- Riverside University Health System (RUHS) WIC – Baby Formula & Food Benefits — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (888) 451-2499 — Riverside County's WIC program (RivHero WIC) administered by Riverside University Health System. Provides free baby formula, infant foods, WIC food benefits, nu
- Salvation Army Riverside Corps – Hot Meals & Food Pantry — Food Assistance in Riverside, California — (951) 784-3571 — The Salvation Army Riverside Corps provides hot meals, food pantry services, and emergency food assistance for individuals and families in Riverside County. Ser
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Riverside, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Riverside, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.