Directory of organizations providing food, clothing, housing support, and community outreach in Moreno Valley.
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Last updated: September 2026

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FOOD ASSISTANCE

Building Up Lives Foundation

Family outreach, food, and clothing assistance.

Free groceries:
Sunday, 1:30–3 PM — inside the VFW, 22616 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley — walk-ins welcome.
Tuesday — inside Shop 4 A Cause, 16420 Perris Blvd, Suite M, Moreno Valley — appointment required.
Thursday — inside Dig Bin, 23185 Hemlock Ave, Suite A, Moreno Valley — appointment required.
Monday & Friday — Panera bread and pastries — appointment required.

Clothing:
Free clothing by appointment at Dig Bin, 23185 Hemlock Ave, Suite A.
Discount $1 and $2 clothing Sundays, 12–6 PM at Dig Bin.

📞 Text (951) 550-5466 for appointments or information.
🌐 https://buildinguplivesfoundation.org/

Al-Rahma Food Bank

Weekly food distribution.

📍 12125 Day St Unit T102, Moreno Valley
📞 (909) 289-3817
🕒 Fridays 2–5 PM

Oasis Church

Food and clothing assistance

📍 23750 Alessandro Blvd
📞 (951) 653-0737
🕒 Saturdays 7–9 AM
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Imani Church

Food distribution and clothing support.

📍 24525 Iris Ave
📞 (951) 243-6999

Generations Church

Food distribution

📍 12125 Day St A203
📞 (951) 686-6000
🕒 4th Sunday distribution.

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COMMUNITY SUPPORT

Building Up Lives Foundation

Food, clothing, and family outreach. (Also listed under Food Assistance and Pet Food Assistance.)

Services are offered at multiple Moreno Valley locations depending on the day. See the Food Assistance listing above for the current schedule.
📞 Text (951) 550-5466 for appointments or information.

Inland Compassion

Food distribution and outreach programs.

📞 (951) 385-6314

The Joseph Project – Koinonia Evangelistic Center

Weekly food and outreach support.

📍 21866 Brill Rd, Moreno Valley CA 92553
📞 (951) 867-3050
🕒 Thursdays 10 AM – 2 PM

Power Speaks Louder

Community pop-up outreach events.

📍 22500 Town Cir (Mall parking lot, Heritage Way entrance)
📞 (951) 455-4582
🕒 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 10:30 AM

Discovery Church

Community outreach and social programs.

📍 27555 Alessandro Blvd, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
📞 (951) 924-5002

Moreno Valley Christian Assembly

Family and seasonal events, outreach programs.

📍 13830 Nason St, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
📞 (951) 247-7116

Calvary Chapel Moreno Valley

Family support and community engagement events.

📍 28010 Ironwood Ave, Moreno Valley, CA 92555
📞 (951) 485-6080

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HOUSING / RECOVERY PROGRAMS

Hole in the Wall

Recovery and housing program for men.

📍 24187 Postal Ave
📞 (951) 486-0861

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PET FOOD ASSISTANCE

Some local organizations and animal welfare groups provide pet food assistance
to help families keep their pets during difficult times. Availability may vary.
Contact organizations directly or check their websites for current information.

Kibbles & Kindness

Volunteer-run pet food distribution program providing free dog and cat food
during periodic community pop-up events in Moreno Valley.

📍 Moreno Valley, CA
📞 (951) 368-8967
📸https://instagram.com/kibbleswithkindness
📧 kibbleskindness@gmail.com

Building Up Lives Foundation

Local nonprofit providing food, clothing, hygiene items, and emergency assistance.
May also help connect individuals with rescue partners or resources to support pets during hardship.

Services are offered at multiple Moreno Valley locations depending on the day.
📞 Text (951) 550-5466 for current assistance, appointments, and availability.
🌐 https://buildinguplivesfoundation.org/

Moreno Valley Animal Shelter / Animal Services

Pet food assistance and community support programs may be available periodically.
📍 14041 Elsworth St, Moreno Valley
📞 (951) 413-3790

Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center – Pet Food Assistance Program

Provides temporary pet food support for families experiencing financial hardship.
Community programs may include pet food assistance and pet retention support.


📍 6165 Industrial Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
📞 (951) 688-4340
🌐 https://petsadoption.org

Riverside County Department of Animal Services – Pet Support Programs

County animal services programs may provide pet food assistance or connect pet owners
with community resources to help families keep their pets.

📍 6851 Van Buren Blvd, Jurupa Valley, CA
📞 1-888-636-7387 (PETS)
🌐 Healthy Pet Zone | Riverside County Department of Animal Services

Inland Valley Humane Society / Pet Pantry Programs

Occasional pet food distribution events in the Inland Empire.
Follow their website or social media for current programs.

🌐 https://ivhsspca.org

Pets of the Homeless – Pet Food Locator

Search by ZIP code to find nearby pet food pantries and assistance programs.
https://petsofthehomeless.org

EMPLOYMENT & WORKFORCE RESOURCES

Moreno Valley Business & Employment Resource Center (BERC)

Free employment and career resources, including job-search assistance, résumé help, career workshops and coaching, hiring events, computer and internet access for career purposes, career assessments, and veterans’ employment services.

📍 12625 Frederick Street, Suite K-3, Moreno Valley, CA
📞 (951) 413-3920
🕒 Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM
🌐 City of Moreno Valley — Business & Employment Resource Center

Riverside County Workforce Development

Countywide employment and training resources for job seekers, including job openings and job fairs, career coaching, résumé and interview assistance, career guidance, and vocational training opportunities. Moreno Valley’s BERC is part of the Riverside County Workforce Development system.

🌐 Riverside County Workforce Development

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TRANSPORTATION HELP FOR JOB INTERVIEWS

Need a ride to a job interview?

Free transportation options are available in Moreno Valley and Riverside County—but you have to request them.

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Dial 211 or visit:
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“Help getting to job interviews or job training”

You may receive:

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🤝 Local Workforce Programs

Organizations in Riverside County may provide transportation help along with job placement services.

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Riverside County Transportation Services

Some programs offer:

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If you need help, say:

“I don’t have reliable transportation and need a ride to a job interview.”

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EMERGENCY INFORMATION & PREPAREDNESS

City of Moreno Valley Emergency Management
Official City resource for significant-event updates, evacuation information, emergency shelters, road closures, emergency alerts, Know Your Zone, preparedness information, and other emergency resources.

Mobile access: Download the MoVal 24/7 app and tap Alert MoVal from the main screen to open the City Emergency Management page.

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REGIONAL RESOURCE NETWORKS

Still need help? These organizations can connect you to additional resources:

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Email: morenovalleymatters@gmail.com

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