“We have seen how the virus does not discriminate, but its impacts do – exposing deep weaknesses in the delivery of public services and structural inequalities that impede access to them. We must make sure they are properly addressed in the response.” António Guterres, UN Secretary General.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California is known for its food pantries and clothes closets, but we go beyond that in many different ways. Responding to people in various emergencies, we offer behavioral health counseling at many different levels. We help veterans access benefits they deserve and assist homeless clients in securing CA identification and Social Security cards. In some areas we care for children who have been sexually abused, house homeless men, enable college options for low-income student and offer supportive assistance to senior adults. For many families and individuals, the immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was just the beginning. Together, we will see them through to the end. Learn more about our individual COVID-19 hours and services below.
Jessica Esquivel
jesquivel@lsssc.org
ph. (909)381-6921
Men’s Shelter, Grocery Distribution, Hot Meals, Grab-N-Go Lunches
*Please Note:
Community programs have been temporarily closed for the duration of the pandemic with the exception of Transportation Services. Grab and Go lunches are available as quantity permits. All hot meals are limited to shelter clients and residents only. Grocery Distribution is held on the 3rd and 4th Friday of every month from 8 am to 11 am. Food bags are available on emergency basis daily.
Jim Pijloo
jim.pijloo@lsssc.org
ph. (714)534-6450
Food Distribution/Hygiene Kits – Open to the Public
Wednesday/Thursday
10AM to 12PM and 1PM to 3PM
Motel Vouchers – Client Referral Only
Monday: 9:30AM to 12:30PM
Wednesday/Thursday: 10AM – 12PM and 1PM – 3PM
*Please Note:
Office is open for on-site case management and referrals by appointment only.
Jan Maseda
jmaseda@lsssc.org
ph. (818)901-9480
Food Distribution – Open to the Public
Monday, Tuesday and Friday
10AM – 1:00PM
*Please Note:
The food pantry will be closed Wednesday and Thursdays through Safer at Home period. The clothes closet is not open during the week Payee Services, resources and referrals are still available during normal business hours from 9:00a – 4:30PM via teleconferencing.
Dichelle Harris
dharris@lsssc.org
ph. (805)497-6207
Fresh and non-perishable Food and Grocery Distribution, Grab-N-Go Lunches (as available). Hygiene items, clothing/blankets, paper goods
Hours:
9:00am – 12:30pm – Daily
*Please Note:
All services are available as quantities permit. Please contact office for updated information. In light of COVID-19 and social distancing requirements, there is limited restroom and afternoon availability by appointment only.
Eleanor Slaughter
eslaughter@lsssc.org
ph. (858)483-4007
Fresh and non-perishable food and grocery distribution
Project Hand – Food Pantry
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
580 Hilltop Dr.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619)425-4061
Hours:
* Tuesday & Thursday hours are 10:30am to 2:00pm
* Saturday 8:00am to 12:00pm (Not Friday)
Wendy Rubio
wrubio@lsssc.org
ph. (562)599-1321
Food Distribution – Open to the Public
Monday-Thursday
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 10AM-12PM & 12:30-2PM
Wednesday: 11AM-12PM & 12:30-2PM
Donation Hours:
Monday-Thursday
9AM – 2PM
For other arrangements, please contact Wendy at (562) 599-1321 Ext. 1029
*Please Note:
Services provided include food and hygiene items/toiletries, household items, diapers/formula, blankets, and paper goods when available.
In light of social distancing requirements, we are providing clothing donations on a case by case basis only. We are also working with other community agencies and their case managers to service their clients as well.
Deniece Marshall
dmarshall@lsssc.org
ph. (951)689-7847
Food Distribution – Open to the Public
Thursday
11:00AM – 2:00PM
*Please Note:
Rental assistance, utility assistance, case management, housing search, job search/application assistance, SSI applications, Food Stamps (via food bank) applications and referrals are available during normal business hours from 9:00AM – 4:30PM via telecommuting.
