40,881 unique service provided in 2009! That's over 100 services per day!

Desert Manna - when you need help, we are here.  Serving the Barstow area since 1989.

Our Staff

Our Services

• Emergency and short-term shelter for men, women, and children,
• Free lunch for the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays,
• Free dinner for the public on Mondays, Tuesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays,
• Free bread, rolls, and pastries,
• Vouchers for gasoline for stranded travelers,
• Greyhound vouchers,
• Computer room,
• Emergency food boxes,
• Federal food commodities distribution,
• Clothing,
• Showers,
• Assistance with Low Income Weatherization Applications,
• Utilities Assistance (as funding permits),
• Rental/Mortgage Payment Assistance (as funding permits), 
• Assistance with job searches and housing,
• Assistance in applying for Social Security or Veterans Benefits.

Summer Sack Lunch Program for Kids Begins!

Starting June 28th and ending August 27th, free sack lunches are available to all kids and youth.

Sack lunches are available Monday - Friday from 10am-12pm. 

Sack lunches can be picked up at Desert Manna (209 N. 1st Ave.) and Big Horn Community Center (921 Big Horn Dr.).

Sack Lunch Sponsors are needed!  Click here for more information

Sponsored by Barstow Community Hospital

Supported by Marshal's Pool and Spa

Supported by Jeri Lyn Randolph