Basic Needs services offers supports such as identification assistance, prescriptions assistance, SDGE utility supports, resources and referrals to internal programs and community partners and linkage to case management services.
Walk-in Hours
Escondido: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Carlsbad: Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (first come, first served): Case Management, Utility Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Vital Documents, Benefits Support.
Food & Hygiene
Escondido: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.; 1st and 3rd Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Carlsbad: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (first come, first served)
What does Food & Basic Needs also cover?
Morning Services
Interfaith's Escondido Headquarters (550 W Washington Ave) offers Morning Services, including a nutritious hot breakfast and a sack lunch to take for later in the day, for all members of the community. Laundry and shower facilities are also available for those in need.
Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. (Open daily, including weekends and holidays)
Laundry: Monday – Friday, 5:00 a.m. (first-come, first-serve)
Shower: Monday – Friday, 5:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
Case Management
Interfaith provides case management for individuals and families in need at our Escondido and Carlsbad locations, offering support tailored to each person's situation. Depending on eligibility and availability, this may include transportation assistance, help accessing benefits, vital documents, rental and utility assistance, emergency food, hygiene items, and more.
Through regular meetings, clients and their case managers build a plan together, working toward steady progress and long-term self-sufficiency.
Walk-in hours:
Escondido: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Carlsbad: Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (first come, first served)
Emergency Food
Interfaith provides food boxes at our Escondido and Carlsbad locations. These boxes are available to clients on a needs-based system, including those who are actively case-managed as well as walk-up services, helping ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food.
Walk in hours:
Escondido: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., and the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Carlsbad: Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. (first come, first served)
Mail Services
Mail, fax, and copy machines are available at our Escondido Betty and Melvin Cohn Center and our Carlsbad Service Center. Clients must sign up prior to directing mail and can do so during normal business hours. To sign up, a valid ID is required.
Escondido: Monday – Friday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. (The office closes at 3:00 p.m. on the 1st Friday of the month.)
Address: 550 W Washington Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
Carlsbad: Tuesday and Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Address: 5731 Palmer Way, Suite A, Carlsbad, CA 92010
Homeless Prevention
Housing navigation services available to assist households whose housing has been negatively impacted due to an unforeseen emergency.
Tax Assistance
Free tax preparation for low-income families and individuals, with a focus on providing the Earned Income Tax Credit. For more information and to schedule an appointment, call 211 (858-300-1211) or go to www.myfreetaxes.org.
Legal Services
Escondido:
Expert legal advice for individuals and families facing legal problems. Available Wednesdays. (Legal Aid Society of San Diego)
- Walk-ins: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Appointments: 1:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., ask our Front Desk or call 760-489-6380 to schedule an appointment.
Immigration legal services available the 2nd Monday of the month. Call Pathways to Citizenship to schedule an appointment: (858) 509-2589
- Walk-ins: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Appointments: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Veteran Services
Escondido:
In-Person Veterans Outreach Team
1st Wednesday of each month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
In-Person Veteran Benefits Enrollment Assistance
4th Monday of each month, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
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