The City of Encinitas is committed to the health and well-being of our residents. This page provides a centralized list of resources available within the City of Encinitas and around San Diego County for residents seeking assistance in finding healthy food.

 City of Encinitas-hosted programs

• Oakcrest Cafe Lunch Program:

  Enjoy a nutritious and satisfying lunch experience weekdays at the Encinitas Community and Senior Center's Oakcrest Café for Adults 60 plus.

  • Reservations are required and can be made up until 12 p.m. one business day before you would like to have lunch, by calling (760) 943-2258.
  • Check-in for lunch between 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Lunch is served at 11:40 a.m.
  • Fill out the online registration form and bring to the center or register on site after reserving your spot in advance. There is no wait list day of lunch. 
  • Suggested daily meal contribution is $5 for adults 60+ and $8 cost per meal for ages under 60. 

• The Encinitas Senior Center's Transportation Program:

 For Encinitas residents who are interested in attending lunch at the Encinitas Oakcrest Café and meet eligibility requirements. 

• Passengers will be picked up at home before lunch and dropped off after lunch. 
• Online transportation application here or you can fill out on site.
• Application, qualification, and supervisor approval required before a ride can be requested.

For more Lunch Transportation information, contact the office at (760) 943-2258.

 Community food distribution sites:

• Community Resource Center - 650 2nd Street, Encinitas, CA 92024
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church (Thursdays) - 890 Balour Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024
• Venture Church (food and diapers) - 777 Santa Fe Drive, Encinitas, CA 92024

 Countywide Resources

• 211 San Diego
• County of San Diego Aging and Independence Services
• Feeding San Diego
• Interfaith Community Services
• The Jacobs and Cushman San Diego Food Bank