Local Resources

Food assistance schedules

Madera County Food Bank (Our Lady of the Sierra)

40180 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644
  • Friday, June 18
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Federal Commodities – Coarsegold Community Center

Behind Historic Village, Coarsegold, CA 93614
  • 2nd Thursday of every month
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Manna House of Oakhurst

40390 Junction Drive, Oakhurst, CA 93644
  • 2nd Thursday of every month
  • 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Oakhurst Community Center

Oakhurst, CA
  • 2nd Thursday of every month
  • 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Grace Community Church (North Fork)

56442 Road 200, North Fork, CA 93643
  • 2nd Saturday of every month
  • 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Neighborhood Market

Coarsegold Historic Village, 35300 Highway 41, Coarsegold, CA 93614
  • 3rd Tuesday of every month
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Raymond Community Church

32505 Road 600, Raymond, CA 93653
  • 1st Tuesday of every month
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Grace Community Church (North Fork)

56442 Road 200, North Fork, CA 93643
  • 4th Tuesday of every month
  • 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Community meals

New Community United Methodist Church

49233 Road 426, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 683-2652
  • Thrift Shop – Open Wednesday and Saturday
  • Every Wednesday (Great variety): 5:00–5:30 PM (Boxed to go)
  • Every Saturday (Hamburgers): 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Show up and enjoy)
  • Community Cafe (Recharge yourself): Wed–Sat 1:00–5:00 PM

Recovery programs

Celebrate Recovery – Sierra Pines Church

40855 Covey Court, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 683-2882
  • Every Wednesday at 5:45 PM
  • Dinner at 5:00 PM (free or donations)

Celebrate Recovery – North Fork Christian Center

50744 Road 225, North Fork, CA 93643 • (559) 868-4668
  • Every Tuesday at 6:30 PM
  • Dinner at 5:45 PM (free or donations)

Celebrate Recovery – Yosemite Lakes Community Church

43840 Patrick Avenue, Coarsegold, CA 93614 • (559) 440-6777
  • Every Friday at 6:30 PM
  • Dinner at 5:30 PM (free or donations)

Recovery from hurts, habits, and hang-ups: abandonment, abuse, addiction, anger, codependency, depression, divorce, grief, drugs, fear, food, gambling, sex, shopping, smoking, unforgiveness.

Social services

Adult Day Care

322 W. 6th Street, Madera, CA 93637 • (559) 675-3119

Counseling and support groups, caregiver respite, recreational activities for seniors, health screening, Alzheimer’s Unit M–F 7:30–5:30.

Alcoholics Anonymous

40671 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 683-1662

Alcohol and drug prevention education.

Helping Hands Pregnancy Care Center

40356 Oak Park Way, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 642-2229

Free and confidential pregnancy tests, parenting and birthing classes, and the “Earn while you learn” baby boutique. Open 10 AM–4 PM Mon–Thu.

Madera County Social Services

40325 Highway 41, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 583-6263

CalFresh (food stamps), WIC, housing assistance.

Oakhurst Counseling Center

49774 Road 426, Suite D, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 683-4809

Drug diagnosis, substance abuse, rehab.

Sierra Senior Citizens Center

39800 Road 425B, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 583-3811

Community center with senior citizen information and services.

Social Vocational Services

49234 Golden Oak Drive, Suite 104, Oakhurst, CA 93644 • (559) 692-2922

Adult day care programs, supported employment, residential, transportation and financial management services.

Cell Phones (Free)

(877) 870-9444

Also

Manna House of Mariposa

2127 Charles Street, Mariposa, CA 95338 • (209) 742-7985

Open: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.