At some point everyone needs a little help.

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Valley Community Pantry is here to help you!

The Pantry is primarily an emergency food bank; however, we do have other resources from time to time to help with issues such as emergency shelter and utilities. We also have the ability to refer you to the appropriate resource if we do not have what you need available.

Hours & Location Procedures & Requirements

Agency Referrals

We maintain working relationships with a wide range of local support organizations such as Alternatives for Domestic Violence, Center Against Sexual Assault (CASA), The Salvation Army, San Jacinto USD, Hemet USD, 211, Adult Protective Services, Riverside DPSS, the Salvation Army, City of Hemet, Rotary International, Lions, Kiwanis and Elks Lodge as well as many local churches. Our staff will be happy to provide information on the organizations that serve our local community.

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Substance Abuse Resources

Get helpful information for people who are dealing with substance use issues — and their family members, friends, and co-workers, too. We know that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to the challenges faced by those who misuse alcohol, prescription or illegal drugs, or other substances, and we aim to break through the clutter to help people at any stage of recovery. Find local support options: rehab centers, counseling and support groups.

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Senior Resources

Get information on various senior mobility exercises in both video and pdf formats.

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Emergency Hours & Location

Food Distribution

Monday-Wednesday
9:30 AM to 12:00PM

Friday
Friday is for new clients only
9:30am to 12pm
(excluding most major holidays)

Valley Community Pantry
Physical Address:

**Our new address is: Valley Community Pantry (The Simpson Center Blgd)

305 E. Devonshire Ave

Hemet, CA 92543

(The entrance is located on the west side of the bldg, behind the Hemet Library)

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 763,
Hemet CA 92546
(951) 929-1101
www.VCPCares.org

Valley Community Pantry is committed to being open Monday – Wednesday.  Fridays are for new clients only. (excluding most major holidays) from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm to respond to all requests for emergency food from anyone who is seeking such help. The Valley Community Pantry is also ready to help, if funds are available, when assistance is needed: at time of eviction; at a time of utilities shut-off; at a time of need for emergency housing; or when a referral is needed to another helping agency because of particular troubling circumstances. Services close at 12:00 pm and may close early without notice so please arrive early.

Areas of Service

Hemet, San Jacinto, Valle Vista, Gilman Springs, Lakeview, and Nuevo

Procedures & Requirements

We have new procedures and forms for helping you get assistance. Simply print and complete the appropriate forms and bring them with you to our office with all the required documents (listed on our Client Required Documents). We require first time intake registration, and we require new registration every year in January. This applies to new and existing clients. New and returning (new certification) are only processed on Fridays between 9:00am and 12:00pm.

We think sometimes that poverty is only being hungry, naked and homeless. The poverty of being unwanted, unloved and uncared for is the greatest poverty. We must start in our own homes to remedy this kind of poverty.

Mother Teresa