DC Pantry... the generosity of the DCLE!
What We Do...
By meeting immediate physical needs of food and household items, the DC Pantry provides people with a connection to a community of support and an on-ramp to a transformational process toward self-sufficiency.
Our History:
The HOPE Food Pantry was launched in 1990 by a dozen local churches to provide food, clothing, and shelter to those in need in the Lake Elsinore area.
Over the years, HOPE has been a mainstay of support as well as a place of partnership and service for those with the desire to make a difference.
In 2017, HOPE became a subsidiary of the Dream Center Lake Elsinore in an effort to continue the legacy of this vital ministry in our community.
Looking to the future, we re-branded HOPE to DC Pantry in 2022 in an effort to clarify the connectedness to the Dream Center as we endeavor to deepen & expand the overall impact.
The DC Pantry proudly serves the residents of Lake Elsinore and surrounding communities that lie within the boundaries of the Lake Elsinore Unified School District (LEUSD). LEUSD covers more than 144 square miles and serves K-12 students in the cities of Lake Elsinore, Canyon Lake, and Wildomar, and several unincorporated Riverside County communities, including Lakeland Village and Horsethief Canyon.
Physical Location: 506 West Minthorn Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
Mailing Address: 114 East Peck Street
Lake Elsinore, CA 92530
To contact the pantry directly, call (951) 245-7510 or email DCPantry@DreamCenterLE.org
The DC Pantry is open to the public to provide food & other resources on:
9:00 am-12 noon: Tuesday
9:00 am-12 noon: Wednesday
9:00 am-12 noon: Thursday
Donations can be taken to the DC Pantry on Tuesday-Thursday from 9am-Noon or Fridays from 9am-11am
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If you're interested in volunteering, we would love to have you join the team!
To start volunteering please come to our Volunteer Orientation:
When: Every 3rd Saturday of the month from 12:30-2:00 pm
Where: DC Headquarters: 114 East Peck St., Lake Elsinore 92530
If you have questions or for more information, please contact us at (951) 376-3703
Most Needed Non-Food Items:
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Shampoo/Conditioner
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Body Wash (Men & Women)
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Bar Soap
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Body Lotion
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Toothpaste/Toothbrush
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Razors (Men & Women)
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Q-Tips
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Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
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Diapers (All sizes)
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Baby Wipes
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Adult Depends (All sizes)
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Adult wipes
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Feminine Hygiene products
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Laundry Detergent/Laundry Softener
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Trash Bags (13 gal)
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Towels/Wash Cloths
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Brush/Comb
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Can Openers
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New or Gently-used Clothes
Most Needed Food Items:
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Chili
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Mac N’ Cheese
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Top Ramen/Cup-O-Soup
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Boxed Meals
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Hot Cereal & Boxed Cereal
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Peanut Butter/Jelly
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Soup (All Kinds)
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Canned Meat (Spam, Chicken, Etc.)
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Crackers & Cookies
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Granola Bars
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Canned Corn
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Canned Greens
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Canned Pasta (Spaghetti O’s, Ravioli, Etc.)
***No Glass Containers Please***
Other food as well as fresh produce is also welcomed!