NEED HELP?
If you are currently unhoused or simply in need of a place to share a meal and meet up with friends, join us on the last Saturday of the month. EVERYONE IS WELCOME—there are no entry requirements or expectations.
Visit Fresh Start
Address: 4690 Palm Avenue, La Mesa CA 91941 
Hours: 7 am to 10 am, last Saturday of every month 
What you can expect to receive:
- Hot, freshly prepared breakfast
- Lunch to go
- Gently used clothing, shoes, blankets, and other soft goods
- New underwear
- Personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, wipes, and more)
- Connections to other organizations for housing and other services
- Health and medical screening and referrals
- Opportunity for a hot shower
- Opportunity for a haircut
Other sites for assistance:
- EC Assist – Resources for East San Diego County organized by city, type, and focus of support
- East County Food Network – This site lists free food resources including food pantries, distributions, and meals available throughout El Cajon and the surrounding East County communities.
- 211 San Diego – A wide range of resources and information about food assistance, housing, MediCal, CalFresh, and much more
- ServingSeniors – Provides meals and other essential resources for people experiencing homelessness in San Diego 619-235-6572
- Travelers Aid San Diego – Assists with transportation for people experiencing homelessness 619-295-8393 x 306
- TACO — Provides warm meals, snacks, water, mailing services, charging stations, social, medical, dental, legal services, showers and more 619-235-9445
- We See You — Weekly dinners and pathways out of homelessness and addiction
- Immigration Legal Services Coalition of San Diego — Offers free or low-cost legal assistance, including remal defense and visa applications (858) 751-7553
- San Diego Shared Housing Collaborative — For individuals interested in sharing an apartment with a roommate (619) 295-8802