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Oceanside Public Library has partnered with Boys and Girls Club of NorthWest San Diego, Oceanside Unified School District, and California State Library to bring free, nutritious meals and enrichment activities to children and teens throughout the summer. This summer, families can find Lunch at the Library at THREE locations in Oceanside. No registration is required to participate.
| Civic Center Library | John Landes Community Center Library | Joe Balderrama Park | |
| Dates | June 22 - August 7 | June 15 - August 7 | June 15 - August 7 |
| Time | 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. | 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. |
| Address | 330 N. Coast Hwy. Oceanside, CA 92054 | 2833 Cedar Rd. Oceanside, CA 92056 | 709 San Diego St. Oceanside, CA 92058 |
Afterschool meals during the school year
Afternoon Eats at the Library program supports students with free, healthy meals and enrichment activities during the school year. Check back for more information on dates and participating locations
Food distribution sites in Oceanside
Explore the various locations across Oceanside where individuals and families can enjoy complimentary food, ensuring that no one goes hungry.
City-Hosted distributions:
| Date | Time | Address | |
| Crown Heights Community Center | 2nd and 4th Friday of the month | 1:00 p..m - 2:00 p.m. |
342 1/2 Brook St. Oceanside, CA 92054 |
| John Landes Community Center |
3rd Friday of the month | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 2855 Cedar Rd. Oceanside, CA 92056 |
| Libby Lake Community Center | 1st Wednesday of the month | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | 4700 N River Rd. Oceanside, CA 92057 |
| Melba Bishop Recreation Center | 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month | 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. | 5306 N River Rd. Oceanside, CA 92057 |
| Chavez Community Resource Center | Every other Friday | 1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. | 605 San Diego St. Oceanside, CA 92058 |
Community Organization run distributions:
| Date | Time | Address | |
| North County LGBTQ Resource Center | Every Friday | 12:00 p.m.- 3:00p.m. |
1919 Apple St. Oceanside, CA 92054 |
| Lived Experiences |
Every Monday | 11:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. | 610 Redondo Dr. Ste A. Oceanside, CA 92057 |
| Salvation Army Oceanside | Every Monday and Wednesday | 10:00 a.m.- 11:45 p.m. | 3935 Lake Blvd. Oceanside, CA 92056 |
| Brother Bennos | Monday-Friday; Saturday | 6:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. | 3260 Production Ave. Oceanside, CA 92058 |
Additional food resources
- Feeding San Diego is a leading nonprofit that distributes free meals to children, families, seniors, college students, military families, veterans and people facing homelessness. In addition, they also offer assistance in applying for CalFresh.
- The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank offers nutritious food to those in need, champions the cause of the hungry, and raises awareness about issues of hunger. Visit their website to use the free food locator map tool to find food distribution locations across San Diego County.
- WIC offers breastfeeding support, offers nutrition advice, and provides financial help for healthy foods to mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and for children from birth to age 5.
Cal Fresh, also referred as "SNAP" or food stamps, provides monthly funds in the form of a debit card to families and individuals to purchase food at grocery stores and farmers markets. CalFresh is also open to people with a qualified immigration status.
- 2-1-1 Food Assistance is your go-to resource for finding free food. They can tell you about CalFresh, WIC, food banks in your area, and places that give food quickly when you need it. For immediate assistance, call 2-1-1.
We thank the following organizations for supporting Lunch at the Library
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. The Summer Food Service Program is a program of the U. S. Department of Agriculture, administered in California by the California Department of Education. Lunch at the Library is a project of the California State Library, supported with funds from the State of California.