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Manteca Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Manteca, California that provide legal aid, food and community services. Statewide programs are described on the California page.

California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA), StocktonFree legal assistance
Websitecrla.org
Phone209-946-0605
Address9 S El Dorado St, Stockton, CA 95202
HoursMonday, Wednesday and Friday, by phone or appointment only

California Rural Legal Assistance provides free legal help in civil matters to low-income residents of rural California. Its Stockton office serves San Joaquin County, including Manteca. Call to find out whether you qualify for help.1

Food

Second Harvest of the Greater ValleyFood bank
Websitelocalfoodbank.org
Phone209-239-2091
Address1220 Vanderbilt Cir, Manteca, CA 95337
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Second Harvest of the Greater Valley is the food bank for San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties. It runs food distributions across the region from its Manteca warehouse. Call to find the program nearest you.2

St. Vincent de Paul Society, St. Anthony Catholic ChurchFood pantry and clothing
Websitest-anthonys.org
Phone209-823-7197
Address505 E North St, Manteca, CA 95336
HoursTuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. Anthony Catholic Church gives supplemental groceries and clothing to residents of Manteca, Lathrop and French Camp. Bring photo ID, proof of address and proof of income. Families can receive food once every 30 days.3

Social services

HOPE Family SheltersEmergency shelter for families
Websitehopefamilyshelters.org
Phone209-824-0658
Address520 S Union Rd, Manteca, CA 95337
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

HOPE Family Shelters runs emergency shelter for families facing homelessness, with stays of 60 to 90 days, case management and counseling. Its Raymus House shelter serves women with children. Call first to check for openings.4

El Concilio California, MantecaCalWORKs case management and family services
Websiteelconcilio.org
Phone209-249-2110
Address1215 W Center St, Suite 105, Manteca, CA 95337
HoursMonday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

El Concilio California provides case management for CalWORKs participants in San Joaquin County, with referrals to community agencies and help with child care, transportation and other supportive services. Its Manteca site is at 1215 West Center Street.5

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. California Rural Legal Assistance, Locations and Stockton. The Stockton office is at 9 S El Dorado Street; older listings still show its former Weber Avenue address. ↩

  2. Second Harvest of the Greater Valley, Find Food in San Joaquin and Stanislaus Counties. Address and phone are from the food bank page. Hours are from the food bank’s own November 2026 flyer; older directories list different hours, including a 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM pantry window. Call to confirm before you go. ↩

  3. St. Anthony Catholic Church, Manteca, parish bulletins, July 6, 2025 and June 21, 2026. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM in most bulletins; the June 2026 bulletin lists Tuesday and Wednesday only. Eligibility and the once-every-30-days limit are from the Community Connections San Joaquin County listing. ↩

  4. HOPE Family Shelters, Home. The phone number is from the shelter site. The street address and hours rest on the 211 San Joaquin listing; the Manteca school district resource list gives 528 West Yosemite Avenue and Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM instead. Call first to check for openings. ↩

  5. El Concilio California, CalWORKs Program on Community Connections San Joaquin County. Address, phone and hours are from that directory listing; a general Manteca number, 209-249-2100, appears in other listings. ↩

  1. Menifee Local Assistance Programs, California.
  2. Merced Local Assistance Programs, California.
  3. Modesto Local Assistance Programs, California.
  4. Moreno Valley Local Assistance Programs, California.
  5. Murrieta Local Assistance Programs, California.

SingleMotherGuide.com is an independent state-by-state reference guide and is not affiliated with any government agency. Program amounts and income limits are compiled from official federal and state sources, which are cited on the page, and are reviewed periodically and updated as those sources change.

The information is provided for general guidance and is not legal or financial advice. The administering agency makes the final determination of eligibility and benefit amounts. To report an error, please contact us.

Figures on this page are compiled from the public sources cited above and may change; refer to the cited sources for the most current information.

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