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What they offer: Emergency food boxes for case-managed clients and walk-up services, first come, first served. At the Escondido headquarters, Morning Services offer a nutritious hot breakfast plus a sack lunch, open daily...
Why this place helps: This is a place that gives free food to people who need it.
Best for: a free meal today
Ask for: the distribution desk
Emergency food boxes: Escondido, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:00–10:00 a.m. and 1st and 3rd Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.; Carlsbad, Thursdays 1:00–4:00 p.m. Morning Services breakfast (Escondido): 6:30–7:00 a.m. daily. Basic-needs walk-in hours: Escondido, Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:00–10:00 a.m.; Carlsbad, Thursdays 8:00–11:00 a.m.
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