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San Luis Obispo County, California

Free help in Arroyo Grande, California

8 places in Arroyo Grande, plus 59 that serve more than one town. Each listing shows the day we checked it, and anything we could not confirm says call first.

Food pantries and meals in Arroyo Grande5

Arroyo Grande

Saint Patrick's Church, Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Photo ID with proof of address required. Must reside in Avila Beach, Five Cities, Nipomo, Santa Maria or Guadalupe.

Hours
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Address
501 Fair Oaks Ave., Arroyo Grande, CA 93420

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Utility bills and rent help in Arroyo Grande1

Arroyo Grande

The Salvation Army Arroyo Grande Service Unit

Salvation Army location that lists food help and emergency help with rent and utility bills. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Address
1550 W. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93421

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Checked October 9, 2026. Source: The Salvation Army location finder.Suggest an update

Health and dental in Arroyo Grande2

Also helps people in Arroyo Grande59

These serve more than one town. Check each listing for who they serve.

San Luis Obispo

40 Prado Homeless Services Center, Meal

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo.

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 12:00 PM to 12:45 PM and 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Address
40 Prado Rd., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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San Luis Obispo

Salvation Army SLO, Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. Photo ID Required;Proof of Address Required.

Hours
Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Thursday, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Address
815 Islay St., San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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San Luis Obispo

Zion Lutheran Church Harvest Bag- Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. No requirements or income verification needed. If you come to us with a need, you will be helped!.

Hours
Wednesday, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Address
1010 Foothill Blvd, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401

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Atascadero

Atascadero ECHO Shelter, Meal

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. Program is open to the public.

Hours
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Address
6370 Atascadero Ave, Atascadero, CA 93422

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Atascadero

Refuge Church Atascadero, Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. Sign-In Required; Also available any day by appointment.

Hours
Tuesday, 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Wednesday, 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM
Address
6955 Portola Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422

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Pismo Beach

New Life Community Church, Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. Photo ID Required; One Visit Allowed Per Household Per Week.

Hours
Tuesday, 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. Wednesday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Thursday, 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Address
941 Oak Park, Pismo Beach, CA 93449

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Paso Robles

Salvation Army Paso Robles, Pantry

Food pantry, a SLO Food Bank partner. Serves San Luis Obispo. Photo ID showing date of birth for first visit (Can be expired ID, medical insurance card, student ID, etc.); Proof of Address for first visit (Can be utility bill, official mail, etc.).

Hours
Tuesday, 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Address
711 Paso Robles St., Paso Robles, CA 93446

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Questions people ask in Arroyo Grande

Where can I get free food in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed 57 places that can help in Arroyo Grande: Nipomo Community Presbyterian Church, Pantry (Friday, 12:45 PM to 1:30 PM), (805) 473-8059, call first; Saint Patrick's Church, Pantry (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM), (805) 489-2680, call first; Salvation Army Arroyo Grande, Pantry (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM), (805) 270-7483, call first. 54 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help paying rent or a utility bill in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Arroyo Grande: The Salvation Army Arroyo Grande Service Unit (Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 10:00am - 12:00pm), (805) 481-0278. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Arroyo Grande: Community Health Centers Arroyo Grande, (805) 929-3211, call first; Community Health Centers, Arroyo Grande, (805) 929-3211, call first. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Arroyo Grande: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Arroyo Grande: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

Where can I get free legal help in Arroyo Grande, California?

We have confirmed one place that can help in Arroyo Grande: California Rural Legal Assistance, (800) 337-0690. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

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