The Hi-Desert Food Map
Every way to eat well in the Basin, on one free map.
Free food, school meals, farmers markets, SNAP/EBT and WIC, gardens and cooking classes across the Morongo Basin. Times change, so call ahead when you can.
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1. Free food2. Kids & school meals3. Farmers markets & farm stands4. SNAP/EBT & WIC shopping5. Grow your own6. Learn to cook & eat well
1 · Free food
Free food, day by day
Most free food in the Basin happens on a set day each month. "3rd Monday" means the third Monday of the month. Tap a name for the address and phone number.
Monday
- Twentynine Palms Food Pantry · 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- Senior hot lunch, Twentynine Palms (60+) · 11:30 a.m.
- 1st Mon: Senior food box, Twentynine Palms (60+) · 9 a.m.–noon
- 3rd Mon: Belfield Hall, Landers · 8:30 a.m.
- 3rd Mon: Joshua Tree Community Center · 10 a.m.–noon
- 3rd Mon: Wonder Valley (call first) · 3–5 p.m.
Tuesday
- Sanctuary Church, Twentynine Palms · 5–6 p.m.
- First Christian Church, Yucca Valley · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- 1st Tue: Mobile Market, Copper Mountain College · 9–10 a.m.
- 3rd Tue: Copper Mountain Mesa, Joshua Tree · 9–11 a.m.
- 2nd or 3rd Tue: The Way Station, Joshua Tree (call first) · 10 a.m.
Wednesday
- Twentynine Palms Food Pantry · 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- United Methodist Church, Twentynine Palms · 9 a.m.–noon
- First Christian Church, Yucca Valley · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- 2nd and 4th Wed: Twentynine Palms Food Pantry · 5–6:30 p.m.
- 1st Wed: Horizon of Hope, Yucca Valley · 3 p.m.
Thursday
- Oasis Community Church pantry, Twentynine Palms · 10 a.m.–noon
- First Christian Church, Yucca Valley · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- 2nd Thu: Church of the Nazarene, Yucca Valley · 11:30 a.m.
- 3rd Thu: Yucca Valley Senior Center · 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Friday
- Twentynine Palms Food Pantry · 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- First Christian Church, Yucca Valley · 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- 3rd Fri: Calvary Road Fellowship, Morongo Valley · 10–11:30 a.m.
Saturday
- 1st Sat: Twentynine Palms Food Pantry · 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Sunday
- First Christian Church, Yucca Valley · 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Free food
Twentynine Palms
Getting there: Basin Transit Route 1 runs every day to Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. Routes 3A and 3B run in town on weekdays.
Food pantry
Twentynine Palms Food Pantry
When: Mon, Wed and Fri 9:30–11:30 a.m.; 1st Saturday 9:30–11:30 a.m.; 2nd and 4th Wednesday 5–6:30 p.m.
6450 Star Dunes Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Good to know: For Twentynine Palms residents. Bring a photo ID and proof that you live in Twentynine Palms.
Call (760) 361-3663Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Food pantry
Alex Ross Ford Food Pantry at Oasis Community Church
When: Every Thursday, 10 a.m.–noon
6631 Utah Trail, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call (442) 529-2657Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Sanctuary Church: Feed the Need
When: Every Tuesday, 5–6 p.m. (USDA food on the 3rd Tuesday)
4751 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call (760) 361-2450Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Food and warm clothing
United Methodist Church
When: Every Wednesday, 9 a.m.–noon
6250 Mesquite Springs Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call (760) 367-7338Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Monthly food box for seniors
Senior food box (CSFP) at the Senior Center
When: 1st Monday of the month, 9 a.m.–noon
6539 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Good to know: Ages 60 and up. Sign up ahead of time.
Call 760-361-1410Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Hot lunch
Senior hot lunch at the Senior Center
When: Monday–Friday, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
6539 Adobe Rd, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Good to know: Ages 60 and up.
Call 760-361-1410Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Joshua Tree
Getting there: Basin Transit Route 1 runs every day between Yucca Valley and Twentynine Palms.
USDA food distribution
Joshua Tree Community Center
When: 3rd Monday of the month, 10 a.m.–noon (moves to the Monday before if the 3rd Monday is a holiday)
6171 Sunburst St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Call (760) 366-8415Get directions
Last checked November 2026
USDA food distribution
The Way Station
Call before you go
When: Usually the 2nd or 3rd Tuesday, 10 a.m. The date changes, so call first.
61722 Commercial St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Call (760) 366-8088Get directions
Last checked November 2026
USDA food distribution
Copper Mountain Mesa Community Center
When: 3rd Tuesday of the month, 9–11 a.m.
65336 Winters Rd, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Last checked November 2026
Mobile food market
Mobile Market at Copper Mountain College
When: 1st Tuesday of the month, 9–10 a.m., Bell Center parking lot
6162 Rotary Way, Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Call (760) 775-3663Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Yucca Valley
Getting there: Basin Transit Route 1 runs every day. Routes 7A and 7B run in town on weekdays.
Food pantry
First Christian Church
When: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–3 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. after services
56284 Buena Vista Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Good to know: Ask for Robin.
Call (760) 365-4014Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Food distribution
Horizon of Hope
When: 1st Wednesday of the month, 3 p.m. Come early.
58457 Highway 62, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Good to know: Line up on Palisades Dr. Please don't block roads or driveways.
Call (760) 369-4057Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Food distribution
Yucca Valley Church of the Nazarene
When: 2nd Thursday of the month, 11:30 a.m. Come early.
56248 Buena Vista Dr, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Call (760) 365-7819Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Food distribution
Yucca Valley Senior Center
When: 3rd Thursday of the month, 9:30–10:30 a.m. Follow the signs; the pick-up spot can change.
57088 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Call (760) 853-0208Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Landers
Getting there: Basin Transit Route 21 runs to the Yucca Valley Transit Center on weekdays.
USDA food distribution
Belfield Hall (Homestead Valley)
When: 3rd Monday of the month, 8:30 a.m.
58380 Reche Rd, Landers, CA 92285
Call (760) 364-2676Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Morongo Valley
Getting there: Basin Transit Routes 12 and 15 stop in Morongo Valley.
Food distribution
Calvary Road Fellowship
When: 3rd Friday of the month, 10–11:30 a.m.
11518 Elbow Rd, Morongo Valley, CA
Call (760) 363-0246Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free food
Wonder Valley
Getting there: No bus serves Wonder Valley. Call ahead before driving out.
USDA food distribution, drive-through
Wonder Valley Community Center
Call before you go
When: Dates vary. Call the Twentynine Palms Food Pantry, which runs a Wonder Valley distribution on the 3rd Monday, 3–5 p.m.
80526 1/2 Amboy Rd, Wonder Valley, CA 92277
Call (760) 361-3663Get directions
Last checked November 2026
2 · Kids & school meals
Kids & school meals
Free school meals
California gives every public school student a free breakfast and lunch each school day. No application needed.
When: Morongo Unified School District
PO Box 1209, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call (760) 367-9191Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free summer meals
Morongo Unified serves free meals to kids and teens at local schools in summer. Sites and dates are announced each spring; we post them here when they are out.
When: Morongo Unified School District
Last checked November 2026
4 · SNAP/EBT & WIC shopping
SNAP/EBT & WIC shopping
Twentynine Palms WIC office
WIC helps pregnant people, new parents, babies and kids under 5 buy healthy food.
When: Mon and Tue 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Wed and Fri. Monday hours vary, so call for dates.
6527 Desert Queen Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call 1-800-472-2321Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Yucca Valley WIC office
WIC helps pregnant people, new parents, babies and kids under 5 buy healthy food.
When: Mon and Wed 8:15 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; every other Friday 8:15 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Closed Tue and Thu. Monday hours vary, so call for dates.
56357 Pima Trail, Yucca Valley, CA 92284
Call 1-800-472-2321Get directions
Last checked November 2026
Free help applying for CalFresh (SNAP/EBT)
The Morongo Basin Healthcare District's outreach team helps you apply for CalFresh, for free. You can use CalFresh at most grocery stores and many farmers markets.
When: Call to set up a time.
Last checked November 2026
3 · Farmers markets & farm stands
Farmers markets & farm stands
Twentynine Palms Farmers Market
Call before you go
Fresh produce and local food from area growers and makers.
When: Days and times are being confirmed. Call before you go.
Freedom Plaza, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Last checked November 2026
5 · Grow your own
Grow your own
Community garden at St. Martin's Episcopal Church
Call before you go
A community garden in Twentynine Palms. Call to ask about plots and volunteer days.
When: Call for days and times.
72348 Larrea Ave, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Call 760-365-7130Get directions
Last checked November 2026
6 · Learn to cook & eat well
Learn to cook & eat well
Harvest & Thrive (29 Dines)
Cooking, nutrition and garden lessons for elementary students, taught on campus across the Morongo Basin.
When: During the school year.
Last checked November 2026
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