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Family Resources

Jefferson Middle School Community Resources

Food

  • 2-1-1 San Diego (Countywide Food Finder)

    24/7 phone and online help to locate free food distributions and pantries anywhere in San Diego County.

    Call 2-1-1 · Website

  • Feeding San Diego

    Leading hunger-relief organization offering countywide distributions; search the map for North County/Oceanside sites.

    858-452-3663 · Find Food Map

  • San Diego Food Bank / North County Food Center

    Emergency groceries and senior food program; phone support for distribution questions.

    1-866-350-3663 · Get Food

  • Brother Benno Foundation (Oceanside)

    Daily meals and walk-up food distribution in Oceanside.

    760-439-1244 · 3260 Production Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058

Housing & Shelter

  • City of Oceanside — Housing & Neighborhood Services

    General information, Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher, local housing programs and referrals.

    760-435-3360 · housingmain@oceansideca.org · Website

  • Interfaith Community Services (North County)

    Housing navigation, family shelter, and Oceanside veteran housing programs; comprehensive basic-needs services.

    760-489-6380 · Housing Programs

  • Operation HOPE — North County (Vista)

    Emergency shelter for families with children and single women; case management and stabilization services.

    760-536-3880 · Website

California Benefits (Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs)

  • BenefitsCal (Apply/Manage Online)

    One portal to apply for and manage CalFresh (food), Medi-Cal (health), and CalWORKs (cash aid).

    benefitscal.com

  • County of San Diego — ACCESS Customer Service Center

    Check application status, report changes, and get help with Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and CalWORKs.

    1-866-262-9881 · ACCESS Info

  • Covered California (Health Plans & Subsidies)

    Find low-cost health plans or enroll in a plan; many families qualify for financial help.

    1-800-300-1506 · Support & Contact

  • Medi-Cal Member Help (State Helpline)

    General Medi-Cal questions (benefits/eligibility); dental and managed care contacts available.

    1-800-541-5555 · Where to Get Help

  • EBT Customer Service

    For lost/stolen EBT cards or PIN resets related to CalFresh cash/food benefits.

    1-877-328-9677 · EBT Info

Financial & Utility Assistance

  • SDG&E — CARE/FERA Bill Discount

    Monthly discount on gas/electric bills for qualifying households; simple enrollment by phone or online.

    1-877-646-5525 (CARE/FERA) · 1-800-411-7343 (Customer Service) · Programs

  • LIHEAP — MAAC Energy Assistance

    One-time utility payment assistance and energy-saving services for eligible households.

    619-434-3829 · energy@maacproject.org · Apply / Learn More

  • Interfaith Community Services — Emergency Assistance

    Limited financial help, case management, and stabilization supports (rent, utilities, transportation as available).

    760-489-6380 · Services

  • The Salvation Army — Oceanside Corps

    Assistance with food, rent/utility support, and basic needs when funding is available.

    760-631-8212 · Website