FARSB implemented the Senior Mobile Pantry Program (SMPP)* to address the increased demand for older adults and other families in need of food assistance throughout the Inland Empire. SMPP focuses on serving not only low-income households with adults 60 years of age or older but also other low-income households (regardless of senior status or lack thereof) within both Riverside and San Bernardino counties through regularly scheduled food distribution programs. Food recipients are guaranteed to receive nutritious, healthy, and high-quality food kits at no cost through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (USDA/TEFAP). SMPP seeks to serve up to 2,000 households every month.
*CSFP will be transitioning to the Senior Mobile Pantry Program starting in October 2022. Please note that assistance is now ONE per Household and is open to all age categories.
ELIGIBILITY
Distribution participants must live within Riverside and San Bernardino counties and meet income guidelines. Both requirements are self-certified.
SITE LOCATIONS
Food participants are to attend a site nearest them. Starting July 1st, all distributions will take place from 9 AM - 11 AM, with the exception of FARSB's. Food will be distributed during the times listed below or until supplies last.
Chino - Chino Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 4th Thursday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM*
Distribution dates include September 26, October 25*, November 25**, December 16***
*4th Friday
**4th Monday
***3rd Monday
Corona - River Run Senior Apartments
Distribution takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM
Distribution dates include September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17
Fontana - Fontana Community Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 1st Friday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM*
Distribution dates include September 6, October 4, November 1, December 5
*1st Thursday
Hesperia - High Desert Second Chance
Distribution takes place every 2nd Wednesday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM*
Distribution dates include September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11
Montclair - Montclair Community Center
Distribution takes place every 4th Wednesday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM*
Distribution dates include September 25, October 23, November 27, December 9*
*2nd Monday
Moreno Valley - Moreno Valley Community Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 2nd Thursday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM
Distribution dates include September 12, October 10, November 14, December 12
Murrieta - Murrieta Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 4th Tuesday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM
Distribution dates include September 24, October 22, November 26, December 10
Rialto - Grace Vargas Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 3rd Wednesday of the month from 9 AM - 11 AM
Distribution dates include September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
Riverside - Feeding America Riverside | San Bernardino Food Bank
Distribution takes place every 2nd Friday of the month from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Distribution dates include September 13, October 11, November 8, December 6*
San Bernardino - Fifth Street Senior Center
Distribution takes place every 3rd Thursday from 9 AM - 11 AM
Distribution dates include September 19, October 17, November 21, December 19
SITE CALENDAR
Find a Senior Mobile Pantry Program distribution near you on the calendar below. Click on a calendar line item to find details like address and time. Please note that distribution dates and times are subject to change. Call ahead to verify distribution details.
View the calendar below to find food distribution sites near you. Please note that distribution dates and times are subject to change.
NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity. To file a program discrimination complaint, click below for a USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form and instructions.