Additional Resources
These community resources are available regardless of engagement with the FMCoC or CES. Services may change. Please call ahead to confirm hours and availability.
Food & Nutrition
Fresno Mission
Breakfast, a sack lunch, and a hot meal for dinner are available to anyone in need.
(559) 268-0839
2025 E. Dakota Ave., Fresno, CA 93726
Breakfast meal served at 6:00 AM | Evening meal served at 5:00 PM
Poverello House (Papa Mike’s Café)
Papa Mike’s Café is a no-cost, full-service restaurant serving three made-to-order meals for anyone in need in our community.
559-498-6988
412 F Street, Fresno, CA, 93706
Monday-Friday:
Breakfast: 7:30 am – 10:00 am | Lunch/Dinner: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday
Coffee & Pastries: 7:00 am | Breakfast: 9:00 am - 10:30 am | Lunch: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm | Dinner: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*subject to change
CalFresh (Food Stamps) Fresno- (559) 600-1377 | Madera- 559-675-7703
CalFresh is California's food stamp program to reduce hunger, support health, expand opportunity – and even respond to disasters. CalFresh is operated by your county’s Department of Social Services.
Fresno Economic Opportunities Commission Food Distribution - 559-263-1029 / 559-263-1028
Fresno EOC operates various food distribution sites throughout Fresno County. See website for calendar, hours, and locations.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry - 559-237-0851
Through this program, clients can receive meal boxes that consist of canned vegetables, pasta, rice, beans, cereal, spaghetti sauce, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, bread, protein, and more. Operated Monday-Friday 8:30AM-3:45PM. See website for additional information.
Central California Food Bank Food Distribution - 559-237-3663
Find a site near you or on a day that is convenient for your schedule.
First Fruits Market - 559-237-3663
Designed to look and feel like a grocery store, Central California Food Bank invites you to browse the shelves and pick out your favorite food items during your visit. They have seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, fresh dairy items and eggs, frozen foods and meats, and pantry staples available to choose from. Available food items in the market change each week.
Groceries2Go - 559-237-3663
Groceries2Go is available by appointment only through Central California Food Bank. You will receive a box of shelf-stable food to make nutritious meals for your family. Food items vary based on availability but may contain tortillas, eggs, meat, or produce in addition to the non-perishable dry goods.
Clothing
Catholic Charities Clothing Assistance- 559-237-0851
Are you looking for clothing assistance? Catholic Charities can help! In Fresno, clients receive vouchers to redeem for items at our Thrift Store.
Poverello House - 559-498-6988
Poverello House operates a clothing closet open Monday-Friday with designated days and hours for individuals and families. See website for up-to-date hours and schedule.
Salvation Army
Salvation Army runs several programs that offer food, clothing, and support services, please utilize their location finder to identify a location near you.
Showers & Hygiene
City of Fresno Mobile Showers (Operated by Poverello House)
View weekly location schedule on the City of Fresno Homeless Assistance Response Team page: Showers and Restroom Schedule
Poverello House- 559-498-6988
Daily showers, seven days a week, emergency showers are also available on an as-needed basis. See website for updated hours and schedule.
GraceBound - 559-500-9503
Showers offered Thursdays 1-4 pm at GraceBound 420 N Broadway, Fresno CA 93701. See website for additional resources offered.
Employment & Education
CalWORKs Employment Services- 559 600-1377
The Welfare to Work program provides employment-related services to CalWORKs clients to assist them in finding and retaining employment, obtaining training when necessary, and in upgrading to higher paying jobs that will lead to financial self-reliance.
Workforce Connection
Workforce Connection programs are designed to connect individuals with job search, assistance with résumé writing, position training and/or referrals to partnering agencies and community resources throughout Fresno County.
Fresno: 559-230-3600 | Parlier: 559-230-4400 | Mendota: 559-230-4550
Fresno EOC Local Conservation Corps- 559-264-1048
EOC offers full or part-time enrollment in the LCC’s paid skill-building vocational training programs and academic programs.
Legal Services
Central California Legal Services - 800-675-8001
Central California Legal Services is a private, not-for-profit, public interest law firm established for the purpose of providing free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals, families, organizations and communities.
Senior Services
Agewell Fresno Senior Resources
Agewell Fresno is a locally operated online senior resource center that specializes in connecting seniors to services. They also provide information on local events, workshops, conferences, activities, and volunteer opportunities which support older adults and their families.
Fresno Madera Area Agency on Aging - 559-214-0299
The California Department of Aging (CDA) administers programs that serve older adults, adults with disabilities, family caregivers, and residents in long-term care facilities throughout the State. These services are provided locally by contracted agencies.
Veterans Resources
Fresno County Veteran's Services Office - 559-600-5436
The Fresno County Veteran Service Office provides a diverse range of services for Veterans, service members, dependents, and survivors. They provide programming for Veterans in the community such as employment events, resource fairs and mental health referrals.
Madera County Veteran’s Services Office- 559-675-7766
The VSO is an office established by the Board of Supervisors of Madera County to assist every veteran, their dependents and survivors in presenting and pursuing any claim in establishing the veteran's right for benefits provided by law.
WestCare San Joaquin Valley Vets (SJVV) SSVF - 559-255-8838
SJVV provides local Veterans with case management, counseling services, Veteran advocacy, housing assistance, employment assistance, and financial assistance for employment-related education.
Central California Healthcare for Homeless Veterans - 877-424-3838
If you are a Veteran who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression, or transition from jail, VA Central California health care can help you.