FIES – Programs & Services
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Our Programs & Services
Fies – Programs and services
FIES has four major programs to help rebuild the lives of the hungry and homeless in North Orange County.
Our programs include: the Food Distribution Center aimed at homeless prevention and emergency services; New Vista Transitional Living Center for homeless families; the Interfaith Shelter Network (ISN) for homeless adults and the Holiday Community Program for Fullerton School District families in need..
- Food Distribution Center
- New Vista Transitional Living Center
- Interfaith Shelter Network
- Holiday Community Program
Do You Need Food or Shelter Now?
Food Distribution Center for an emergency food supply
We provide a two-day emergency food supply available once every 30 days, with a maximum of eight times a year.
Additional toiletry items, cleaning items, feminine hygiene supplies and baby supplies, including formula, available upon request, provided we currently have items in stock.
Open for Walk-in Clients:
Monday - Friday
1 pm to 4 pm
Location: 611 S. Ford Avenue, Fullerton
(behind Richman Elementary School and next to Richman Park)
Contact Information:
714.738.0255
Fax: 714.738.5059
New Vista Transitional Living Center
Transitional housing for families with dependent children and employable adults.
An eligibility interview isrequired before admittance into the program. Transitional housing and food up to 6 months, pending completion of program milestones. · Case management, life skills classes, counseling, assistance with childcare and other living essentials are provided on a needs basis. · Must not have current drug or alcohol dependency issues. · Must obtain a job and be willing to save 80% of adjusted income.
Contact Information: 714.680.3691 Fax: 714.871.3032 Interviews are by appointment ONLY Call and speak with a New Vista Case Manager to check availability and to set up an interview appointment.
One motel voucher available each day on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Clients must have ID, at least one child under the age of 12 with them, and proof that the child is theirs.
- Rental assistance and utility assistance are provided when funds are available. We require a valid ID and a current eviction notice or shut-off notice. Please call ahead of time to set up an appointment for these funds.
- Valid identification and proof of residence are required for all services.
- Please call ahead of time to verify the availability of all services other than food.
- Transitional shelter for up to 12 single, employable adults at one time.
- Eligibility interview required before admittance into the program.
- Food and housing for up to 3 months, pending completion of program milestones.
- Local congregations house and host the guests for a period of 2-3 weeks.
- The host congregation supplies all the food, supervision and support services.
- FIES supplies case management and life skills classes.
- Must not have current drug or alcohol dependency issues.
- Must obtain a full-time job and be willing to save 80% of adjusted income.
In 1987, FIES began working with other organizations to coordinate the Holiday Community Program with the Fullerton School District for approximately 800 low-income families, in Fullerton, including 3,000 children.
The families are provided with food bags, food vouchers, store gift certificates, and toys for the children.
This program operates during the first three weeks of December, but is in planning for much of the year.