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)
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