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Stanislaus County, California

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    Food pantries and meals28

    Modesto

    GAP Food Ministry of the WELL COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest of the Greater Valley partner. Serves Stanislaus.

    Hours
    Sunday, 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM and 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Monday and Saturday, 12:00 AM to 11:30 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
    Address
    2500 Claus Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest of the Greater Valley.Suggest an update
    Turlock

    Enclave Community Church

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest of the Greater Valley partner.

    Hours
    Tuesday, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Tuesday, 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    581 E Canal Dr, Turlock, CA 95380

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    Turlock

    Salvation Army, Turlock

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest of the Greater Valley partner.

    Hours
    Monday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
    Address
    893 Lander Ave., Turlock, CA 953800

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Second Harvest of the Greater Valley.Suggest an update
    Turlock

    United Samaritans

    Food pantry, a Second Harvest of the Greater Valley partner. Clients are limited to once per month.

    Hours
    Tuesday and Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (last week of the month only)
    Address
    220 S Broadway, Turlock, CA 95380

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    Modesto

    The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Corps Community Center

    Salvation Army location that lists help for seniors, emergency help with rent and utility bills, family services, food help, disaster relief and help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    1649 Las Vegas Street (NO MAIL), Modesto, CA 95358

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

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    Shelter and warming centers1

    Modesto

    The Salvation Army Berberian Homeless Shelter and Kitchen

    Salvation Army location that lists help for people without a home. Help depends on funding and need, so call first to ask what is available now and what to bring.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    320 9th Street, Modesto, CA 95351

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

    Health and dental30

    Modesto

    Central Valley PACE

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
    Please call for hours
    Address
    2401 E Orangeburg Ave, Suite 330, Modesto, CA 95355

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    Modesto

    GHVC, Modesto Florida Suites

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1510 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

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    Modesto

    GVHC, McHenry Suite 550

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1524 McHenry Ave, Ste 550, Modesto, CA 95350

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    Modesto

    GVHC, Modesto Mission Health Center

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    209 Kerr Ave, Modesto, CA 95354

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    Modesto

    GVHC, Modesto Womens and Florida

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1500 Florida Ave, Modesto, CA 95350

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    Modesto

    Modesto Florida Ave Center

    Community health center run by Livingston Community Health. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1444 Florida Ave, Suite 202, Modesto, CA 95350

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    Modesto

    Modesto Orangeburg Ave Center

    Community health center run by Livingston Community Health. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    2116 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95355

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    Turlock

    GVHC, Turlock Monte Vista

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    2240 W Monte Vista Ave, Turlock, CA 95382

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    Turlock

    GVHC, Turlock Pediatric Health Center 1100

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1100 Delbon Ave, Turlock, CA 95382

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    Turlock

    GVHC, Turlock Pediatric Health Center 1120

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1120 Delbon Ave, Turlock, CA 95382

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    Turlock

    GVHC, TURLOCK PEDIATRIC HEALTH CENTER 1199 Suite 5

    Community health center run by Golden Valley Health Centers. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1199 Delbon Ave, Suite 5, Turlock, CA 95382

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    Turlock

    Turlock Colorado Ave Center

    Community health center run by Livingston Community Health. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    2141 Colorado Ave, Turlock, CA 95382

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    Recovery and mental health help2

    Veterans services2

    Safety and crisis help1

    Government offices1

    How HelpByState works

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    1. 1

      Matched to the source

      A listing goes up only after its phone and its address or hours match the organization's own page, or an official list.

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      Dated on every card

      Each card shows the day we checked it. If sources disagree, we say call first instead of guessing.

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      Fixed by the community

      See something wrong, or know a place we missed? Send it in. Nothing changes until we have checked it.

    Neighbors helping neighbors

    Help is closer than you think in Stanislaus County

    A volunteer hands a bag of fresh groceries to a mother holding her daughter's hand
    Free groceriesFood banks and pantries give food to anyone who needs it.
    A helper smiles as she helps an older man fill out a form
    Someone to help you applyState offices and local programs help with food stamps, bills and more.
    Kids laughing together over a free meal with a grandmother at a community center
    Meals and care for kidsFree meals, clinics and family programs, close to home.

    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed 28 places that can help in Stanislaus County: Big Valley Grace in Modesto (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM), (209) 577-1604, call first; Christ Unity Baptist Church in Modesto (Food pantry: Monday and Thursday, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM), (209) 577-8112, call first; Davis Park Church of Christ in Modesto (Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM), (209) 522-7226, call first. 25 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 Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Stanislaus County: The Salvation Army Modesto Red Shield Corps Community Center, (209) 538-7111. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Stanislaus County: Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority in Modesto, (209) 557-2002, call first; Housing Authority of the City of Riverbank, (209) 869-4501, 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 find a shelter or warming center in Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Stanislaus County: The Salvation Army Berberian Homeless Shelter and Kitchen in Modesto, (209) 525-8954. Please call first to confirm. We could not confirm a year-round walk-in shelter in the county. For a place to stay tonight, call 2-1-1, or 911 in an emergency.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed 30 places that can help in Stanislaus County: Central Valley PACE in Modesto, (209) 373-2800, call first; Family and Pediatric Health Center in Modesto, (209) 558-8400, call first; GHVC, Modesto Florida Suites, (209) 574-1365, call first. 27 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 with addiction or mental health in Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Stanislaus County: 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 Stanislaus County, California?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Stanislaus County: 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 Stanislaus County, California?

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

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the local food bank. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.