I definitely recommend this place to chopped for free of course, they have a little bit of…read moreeverything ( thanks to the donors ) also volunteer there're asomé in Magnolia the one in imperial beach. Good bless them.

Lovely community outreach who doesn't give in to no one, keep it up guys youre making a differenceread more

The San Diego Food Bank, North County Food Bank Senior Food Program is an USDA sponsored program…read morefor low income seniors 60+ years old. Pickup is on the 3rd Monday each month in Escondido. Very organized and helpful staff. The food provided is plentiful, with canned goods and fresh fruits and vegetables. The canned goods are varied and offer many options for a meal. Wonderful service for the local seniors. To enter the line for pickup, forms on Park Avenue, turning right after the American Legion. Use caution when waiting and follow the directions of the staff carefully. The food provided is free of charge when you qualify.

It was my first time volunteering here and won't be the last!…read more There is free parking lot for volunteers. Once you check in, they ask for your last name and you enter the room and sit there for the brief orientation. The day I came to volunteer, they started about 15-20 minutes late. This volunteer shift was only 2 hours. It was an assembly line and it was a lot of fun but very very fast pace. I appreciate the big fan because it got hot quick. I did get a cut on my finger and was able to take a short break to put a band aid on it. Everyone there was nice. Once the volunteer shift is done, they will tell you how many boxes of food was filled. And that day, we did 600 boxes! Whenever I'm back in town, I will volunteer again!

I've donated here not too long ago. They really are doing something special here. The ppl are great…read moreto talk to and they make great bags for those who are in need. You need school stuff, they have it, you're looking for a job? They have clothes for that, men and women. You are treated with dignity here the only thing you have to do is just ask.

I was really excited to donate to Sharia's Closet. I completely believe in their mission and would…read moremuch rather support a local organization doing community work than a place like Goodwill that upells donations for profit. Because of this, I brought in a large donation: six large trash bags of clothes and two grocery bags of shoes and additional clothes, all in excellent, ready-to-wear condition. Unfortunately, the experience when I arrived was disheartening. When I arrived it was unclear where to leave my donations since there were multiple tents set up. They didn't acknowledge me as I was standing there waiting for them to put their phones down. They were entirely focused on taking photos for Instagram. When they finally acknowledged me, I kindly asked for assistance and they very rudely just pointed toward a shopping cart and told me to use that and continued yapping about posting on social media. Mind you, they were just standing there on their phones since I arrived. I needed help lifting the heavy bags since I am petite. It felt dismissive and disrespectful. I left feeling really bummed that this was the "community support" I was met with after going out of my way (from Chula Vista) to bring good quality items. I still have a lot more clothes to donate, but based on this experience, I'll be looking for another organization that is willing to lend a hand when asked instead of being extremely rude and dismissive.

Rachel Center us great it's the parking (if u have a car) SUCKS!! Paid meters except on Sundays…read more Need to get my handicap sicker.​

Tell Angelica and all the long time participants of the shelter to stop making it seem like I'm…read moreaggressive. They all know a cult runs all through that place. And instead of praying they prey. The Scientology place is right up the street and they go to that shelter on the daily. They treat who they WANT with kindness. They know who they are and still nothing gets done.

The guys were on time, fast and hard-working as they loaded all our donations. The communication…read morefrom the front office was great. Everyone involved was friendly and kind.

Genuine, kind, and professional facility run by real people who occasionally make mistakes. Just…read morelike everyone. Personally grateful for their services. Yelp you're asking for value? At its least it serves three meals a day to hundreds of people. It provides beds and shelter for many thereby helping people get off of living on the streets. It provides job training in quite a few areas where there's demand for those jobs, it provides counseling, connections to faith based services- a variety actually It helps rehouse people too. It's as good as an organization developed to help people gets.

Since my original review, my dog has received her spay surgery. Everything went very smoothly at…read morethe hospital that I was sent to and she has been recovering well... she will have her stitches removed this Saturday. Once again, I am really so grateful for this organization and couldn't be happier with the entire process and outcome! Thank you!

Although Animal Welfare Foundation has yet to claim their Yelp identity, I wanted to give them a…read morebig "Thumbs Up" anyway. In case you do not know, they work with local vets to provide low cost pet spay and neuter services to the community. And, although I hope to not need it for a long time, they also help with euthanasia.

I had the chance to use the amenities at Ronald McDonald House in San Diego, and I cannot say…read moreenough about what a true blessing this organization is. Back in December, I gave birth to my beautiful daughter in Murrieta. Just hours after delivery, she started experiencing complications. Unfortunately, the NICU at the hospital where I delivered was full, and she had to be transferred to Rady Children's Hospital in San Diego. My husband left immediately to be with her, and within a day and a half, I found myself alone, freshly postpartum, running on no sleep, with no money and very limited support. By the time I was finally reunited with my baby, I was completely drained--physically, emotionally, and financially. Walking into Ronald McDonald House was like walking into a safe haven. They had a hot dinner waiting, along with cold drinks, fresh coffee, and even dessert--all completely free for families like ours with children admitted to the NICU. Throughout our stay, we were provided with so much more than just meals. They had hot breakfasts, lunches, dinners, showers, laundry facilities, and even nap rooms for exhausted parents. These things might sound simple, but when you're living at the hospital with your child, they are life-changing. Without these resources, our time in the hospital would have broken us--especially since I had already been admitted for a week prior due to preeclampsia. The kindness, generosity, and compassion we experienced from both the staff and volunteers were unforgettable. They didn't just provide meals or a place to rest--they provided comfort, dignity, and a reminder that we weren't alone during the scariest time of our lives. After seeing firsthand the impact Ronald McDonald House has on families, it has become the number one organization we donate to and support. Their mission is powerful, their impact is real, and I am forever grateful that they were there for us when we needed it most. If anyone is considering supporting an organization that truly changes lives, I cannot recommend Ronald McDonald House Charities enough. They go above and beyond for families in their darkest moments, and my family will always hold them close to our hearts.

so unprofessional. serving drinks that are 3 years expired. food thats 2 weeks or more expired. i…read morebrought it up to the ladies that work there and they said why am i complaining its free food. they said they dont have the time to be checking expiration dates. gaby the lady who works in guest services walked into my room while i was naked. i asked for corporate number and she couldnt "find" it.

I will sing their praises to anyone who listens! I adopted the very sweetest baby girl-formerly…read moreMadonna, now Bree- three weeks ago. It was love at first sight!!! Where do I start with the excellent care and customer service?! One of the many things I loved is that most of the dogs in their care are in foster homes. So there is so much time, training and attention to each pup that you simply can't get with a shelter. Breezy was mostly potty trained, had time around other dogs to learn how to behave, and so much was known about her behaviors and care. I just adored her amazing foster Mommy, Alex! She let us come to her home and spend an hour meeting both puppies (it was originally between her and her brother, Elvis, who is also a doll!!! Someone PLEASE scoop up that cutie!). I came with a list of questions and she answered every last one in detail and was so patient. I'm forever grateful for the wonderful love and care Alex put into my beautiful girl before I got her. From the application process to the actual adoption it was roughly a week and a half. I was surprised at how fast they were able to move and pleasantly so. I was contacted via email and text at all different parts of the adoption process by various volunteers- Joelle, Deborah, Jen, Alex and Breana are a few of the wonderful women I spoke to, but there was so many more involved. Each and every individual was knowledgeable on Breezy's care and her life before The Animal Pad. However short lived that was. Bree came spayed, had her first round of shots and was even microchipped! Which was a huge selling point for me. You know how expensive those all are out of pocket?!! It's worth every last penny of the $500+ I paid to know she was well cared for before I got her! She's the most loving and easy baby I've ever had! They even came and picked up the old things I had from my former soul baby, Adonis. It was heartbreaking to let the last reminders of him go. But I met some of the kindest humans in the process- Jen and her hubby. With an empathetic ear and even a hug I was left with a sense of comfort in that difficult moment. Knowing Adonis's things will go to good use is far more valuable than any monetary value I may have gotten for any of it. They were happily surprised at all that I was sending and came to me to scoop it all up! The Animal Pad is a rescue full of animal people who do this because it nourishes the soul! Not for profit! They do not discriminate if you live in an apartment, have had a bad experience where you have to return a former adoptee, are actively planning a family or any other reason that I'd been denied from two other rescues. I'd begun to lose hope in finding a new baby to love, until Animal Pad. Now I have the very best fit and I see clearly I simply wasn't meant to have any other puppers aside from Bree! We were meant for each other and she is deeply adored!! THANK YOU to everyone at The Animal Pad!!! You are one of the good ones and I'll continue to sing your praises to all that'll listen! I'm forever grateful to each and every one of you!

We met our fur baby through TAP at an adoption event in San Diego, and it was such a special…read moreexperience. The event was great. We got to meet a lot of adorable dogs, and one little guy instantly stole our hearts. What really stood out was how thoughtful and thorough TAP's process is. There was no pressure to adopt on the spot, which we really appreciated. After the event, we completed an application and received clear next steps. The following week, our foster brought him to our home so we could spend more time together. That confirmed everything we felt at the event. TAP conducted a home visit and checked our references, and it was clear throughout the process that they truly care about the well being of their animals and making the right match. Our foster was amazing, so kind and supportive. When we brought our little guy home, she sent him with his toys, some food, and a sweet note, which meant so much to us. Such a wonderful experience overall, and now our home is filled with love, laughter, and lots of snuggles.