AIDS Assistance Program
The AIDS Assistance Program was founded in Palm Springs, California in the Spring of 1991. At that time a small group of concerned citizens, led by the late Gloria Greene and Jeannette Rockefeller, provided meals to members of the community with low incomes and suffering with HIV/AIDS. Since that time, the AIDS Assistance Program's client rosters have grown from approximately 20 to well over 350 persons and their dependents.
P.O. Box 4182
Palm Springs, CA 92263-4182
(760) 325-8481


Bread of Life
Interfaith Council Community Outreach Coachella Valley Food & Clothing Tuesday & Saturday 8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (Closed 2nd Saturday). Serves primarily Cathedral City but will help anyone in need.
68-805 Perez Road #13, #14
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 324-5683
Tuesday and Saturday 8:30 - 11 AM


Care Point Emergency Food Services
47-950 Dune Palms Road
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 771-8639


Caterair International
1251 Montalvo Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-6303
Palm Desert: (760) 340-3220
La Quinta & Indian Wells: (760) 564-2141


Catholic Charities
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
35325 Date Palm Drive, Suite 153A
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 202-1222 - Fax (760) 202-1230
Spanish Speaking: Norma Miller (760) 347-1188


Church of Jesus Christ of Later Day Saints
3rd Saturday 8:30 a.m. Prepay $14.00.
Food box includes fresh meat and vegetables.
2 Bunch Palms
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 365-7288


Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
Monday-Saturday 6:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Hot meals - No noon meals, emergency food box.
No pre-registration required.
47-518 Van Buren
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3512


Desert Aids Project
Share food co-op. Participation is based on a monthly payment of $14.00 combined with at least two hours of volunteer service. In exchange participants get groceries valued at $25.00 to 30.00. Desert Aids Project clients also get a $20.00 gift certificate to Ralph's or Food 4 Less.
750 South Vella Road
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 323-2118


Desert Cities Hunger Action, Inc.
Helps alleviate hunger and undernutrition among low-income people in the Coachella Valley. Promotes and expands on the federal food programs. Teaches growing food in The Edible Classroom. Operates Hidden Harvest, reclaims and distributes produce.
100 South Sunrise Way, Suite 251
Palm Springs, CA 92262-6737
(760) 416-6702   
E-mail: christyport@worldnet.att.net
M-F 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.


Desert Council on Aging
Persons who would like to receive Meals on Wheels service, those who would like to volunteer help deliver the meals, or persons who need other information and referral services, may call the Jeanne Parrish of the Desert Council for Aging
(760) 325-4088

Desert Nutrition
Provides nutritional supplements, skin care, lifestyle products and more.
100 South Sunrise Way, #3
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-1900
email: desert.nutrition@desertnutrition.com

Donna E. Krause, RN/Juice Plus
(800) 647-0063
email: healthinfo@donnakrausern.com

F.I.N.D.
(Food in Need of Distribution)
Food Bank available to nonprofit community agencies who help families. Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. Serves all of the desert communities.
68-615 Perez Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-3663


FISH Food Bank
FISH Food Bank has provided food in the form of groceries for more than 40 years. The Food Bank distributes food Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. People needing food assistance should bring a picture ID and SS cards for each member of the family.  If they do not have these cards, they can receive food on an emergency plan. FISH provides rice, beans, canned goods, bread, fresh fruits/vegetables, and other items as available. FISH mission is "to feed the hungry." Food is available to families every 14 days.  All distribution is totally dependent on food available. Food is distributed on a walk-in basis there are no appointments
52525 Oasis Palm Avenue
Coachella, Ca
(located on the Our Lady of Soledad grounds)
Indio, CA 92202
(760) 398 1600
 

Food Now
Services the needy; self-service free market. Mother Theresa's Memorial kitchen.
13475 Cuyamaca Drive, Unit #4
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 251-1816
Daily at 8:30 AM

Jewish Family Service of Palm Springs and Desert Area
255 North El Cielo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-4088


Joslyn Senior Center
Delivers Meals On Wheels Monday through Friday to seniors unable to cook for themselves in the cities of Indian Wells, Rancho Mirage and Palm Desert.
73-750 Catalina Way
Palm Desert, CA 92260
(760)340-3220 


Lily of the Valley Church
1st and 3rd Friday 11:00a.m.-12: 30p.m. (2 bags per person)
200 Oasis Street
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-1779


Martha's Village & Kitchen, Inc.
Hot meals every Monday through Friday - 11:00am-12:30pm. Canned food baskets are offered three days a week. Mon, Weds & Fri. 9:30am-10:30am. The store distributes clothing and furniture to families by request. A new housing shelter with a 120 bed unit is for families in need of shelter, medical referrals for those with no other access to medical care.
83-791 Date Avenue
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-4741

Mizell Senior Center
Meals on Wheels delivers hot meals to homebound seniors
Food prepared by Desert Regional Medical Center
480 South Sunrise Way
Palm Springs, CA 92262
Senior Center: (760) 323-5689
Meals On Wheels: (760) 322-4485


Other Facilities for Meals on Wheels:
Cathedral City Senior Center - (760) 324-2477
La Quinta - (760) 564-2141
Desert Hot Springs - (760) 329-7961
Overlook-Palm Springs - (760) 322-0138
Indio Senior Center - (760) 347-5111


Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Food as available, please call (residents of Mecca only)
91110 5th Street
Mecca, CA
(760) 396-2214


Our Lady of Soledad
2nd Thursday 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
(St. Mary Alice Center Mon.-Thurs 9:00a.m.-12 noon)
Food as available (I.D. with address, Coachella to North Shore)
52-525 Oasis Palm
Coachella, CA
(760) 398-5577


Our Lady of Solitude Church
Monday-Sunday 8:00a.m.-9:00a.m. and 12:00p.m.-1:00p.m.
Sandwiches, fruit, sweets, beverages
480 North Belardo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 325-3816 
(760) 325-6178


Salvation Army
Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. Food Box - 4 day supply once every 3 months, For crisis situations only. Call first.
68-100 Ramon Road, Suite H-9
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 324-2275
Truck Pick up: (800) 472-2379


S.H.A.R.E./Cathedral City
Mid-Valley SHARE
Buy groceries for less than half price. Meet on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at the Veterans of Foreign Wars on Perez Road in Cathedral City, between 10:30am and 1:00pm for ordering food.
68-845 Perez Road
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-2349


SHARE OF THE DESERT
Self Help & Resource Exchange
(760) 398-0881


S.H.A.R.E./Indio
Buy groceries for less than half price. Meet on the 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month at St. John's Episcopal Church in Indio for ordering food.
45-319 Deglet Noor
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 347-3265


St. Elizabeth Church
Monday-Friday 9:00a.m.-11:00a.m. Food boxes No pre-registration Desert Hot Springs residents only. Must show SS Cards for each family member. Some clothing available.
66700 Pierson Boulevard
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-8794


St. Louis Church
2nd Monday 8:30a.m.-4:30p.m. Wednesday 11:00a.m.
Food box Cathedral City residents only. Must bring ID.
Some clothing available.
37200 Glenn Avenue
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 328-2398


St. Paul's Episcopal
Fridays 9:00a.m. until food is gone. No pre-registration required.
125 West Alameda
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 320-7488


St. Theresa's Catholic Church
Fridays 9:00a.m. until food is gone. Palm Springs residents only. Bring ID and proof of residence.
2800 East Ramon Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 323-2669

Shelter From The Storm
Services for women and children victims of domestic violence. Emergency Shelter, Counseling Center, Transitional Housing, Outreach Centers, Teen Dating Violence Prevention, DART (Domestic Abuse Response Team), training for professionals and lay community.
74877 Joni Drive #11
P O 14155
Palm Desert, CA 92260   
(760) 341-9785
(760) 674-0400
Email dvhelp@gte.net
Hot Line                    (800) 775-6055
Desert Hot Springs    (760) 251-3445
Palm Desert               (760) 341-9785
Palm Springs             (760) 318-0140


Temple Sinai
Food Bank Store - Fridays 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m.
34151 Date Palm Drive
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 360-7990 
(760) 568-9669


United Methodist Church
2nd Saturday 9:00a.m. until food is gone. No pre-registration
1555 East Alejo Road
Palm Springs, CA 92262
(760) 327-5931


Variety Club Tent
66 Canned Goods for Underprivileged
1043 South Palm Canyon Drive
Palm Springs, CA 92264
(760) 320-1177


W.I.C. (Women, Infant, Children) Program
Women, infants (over 4 months old), and children
who are certified to receive WIC program benefits,
can receive coupons to buy fresh fruits and vegetables
to improve their nutritional health.
4065 County Circle Drive
Riverside, CA 92503
(800) 455-4942


Well of the Desert
Well of The Desert provides free lunch to all who are in need at the JC Frey Building in Sunrise Park on Baristo.
(760) 325-6161

Xocai, the Healthy Chocolate
Xocai, the Healthy Chocolate. the highest antioxident food on the planet.
(949) 290-6103
email: dfleckenstein@dc.rr.com