Frequently Asked Questions
We are located at:
53 South 6th Street, Banning, CA 92220
Our Mailing Address is:
PO Box 996, Banning, CA 92220
9 AM to 1 PM Monday - Thursday
Closed on Friday
Closed on Saturday-Sunday
H.E.L.P., Inc. continues to be a safety net for people experiencing food insecurity by offering a shopping basket of food to individuals and families on a monthly basis. Additionally, H.E.L.P., Inc. provides food bags to the nonproft, Faith in Action, to distribute to unhoused individuals in the area. H.E.L.P., Inc. also operates a thrift store with beautiful gently used clothing and small household items. Thrift store sales help purchase additional food for our clients.
If you would like to donate via check or money order, please make payable to H.E.L.P., Inc. and mail to: PO Box 996, Banning, CA 92220.
The Thrift Store welcomes donations of new and gently used clothing for men, women and children; toys; jewelry; small household and season items; bedding; linens; small antiques. We are unable to accept large pieces of furniture.
The Food Pantry welcomes donations of canned and packaged food products all having the appropriate "use by" date. Fresh fruits and vegetables are accepted as the growing season permits.
Guidelines to Donate:
- Arrive at 53 South 6th Street, Banning, CA 92220,
Monday -Thursday between 9AM to 1PM.
-Drive around to the back door of the building and one of our volunteers will gladly help you unload.
New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1, 2025
MLK Birthday - Monday, January 20, 2025
President's Day - Monday, February 17, 2025
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26, 2025
4th of July - Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day - Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Eve - Wednesday, November 26, 2025
Thanksgiving Day - Thursday, November 27, 2025
Christmas Holiday - The H.E.L.P. Inc. facility will be closed from Monday, December 22, 2025, through Friday, January 2, 2026. Reopening on Monday, January 5, 2026.