Galilee Center

Galilee Center Galilee Center began on July 29, 2010. Rental and utility assistance programs are also offered. ft. building in Mecca.

Stationed under the shade of a tree in Thermal, California; Gloria Gomez, Claudia Castorena and 12 enthusiastic volunteers provided canned food baskets to approximately 100 families on that first day. Serving Underprivileged and Disadvantaged Families

The Galilee Center offers year-round assistance through its Farmworker Center and Our Lady of Guadalupe Shelter, the weekly food distribution of fr

esh vegetables and fruit, canned and dry goods, plus vital services for infants, children and seniors. Galilee Center further operates two Thrift Stores that enable the community to purchase clothing, shoes and other necessities through vouchers. The east Coachella Valley nonprofit, recognized for its wide-ranging services to many of the area’s overlooked, relies largely on the generosity of the public to sustain its ability to provide clothing, food and shelter to all ages from its 20,000 sq. The Galilee Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that fulfills the needs of local underprivileged and disadvantaged families, children and farmworkers in the east Coachella Valley. The Galilee Center is in its eighth year of operation by locally respected founders Claudia Castorena and Gloria Gomez.

One final, and very important, thank-you goes to our dedicated Galilee Center staff ✨Thank you for all the behind-the-sc...
08/19/2026

One final, and very important, thank-you goes to our dedicated Galilee Center staff ✨Thank you for all the behind-the-scenes work and care you put into making this day so special for local children and families💙🎒

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful volunteers from Big Horn Cares, Unitarian Universalist Ch...
08/18/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the wonderful volunteers from Big Horn Cares, Unitarian Universalist Church of the Desert, Xavier College Prep, and Sacred Heart School. Your time, energy, and kindness helped make this a special day for so many local children. 🙏💙

Beat the heat at Galilee Center 💙 In partnership with Community Action Partnership, we are opening our doors as a free, ...
08/14/2026

Beat the heat at Galilee Center 💙 In partnership with Community Action Partnership, we are opening our doors as a free, safe, and comfortable cooling center.

Cooling center hours:
Monday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Friday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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08/13/2026

New backpacks. Happy faces. A great start to the school year. 💙🎒 Our annual backpack distribution was a success!

08/06/2026

Galilee center in Mecca
760-396-9100

08/05/2026

Thank you to our donors and volunteers there for all your help with Back to School for students Kinder - 12th grade

Thursday, 8/6/26
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Please make sure to bring registration or school portal for a backpack.

If you have any questions please call 760-396-9100

💫16 Years of shared Blessings and Hope. On July 29, 2010, Gloria, Claudia, and 12 dedicated volunteers gathered under th...
07/29/2026

💫16 Years of shared Blessings and Hope. On July 29, 2010, Gloria, Claudia, and 12 dedicated volunteers gathered under the shade of a tree in Thermal, California, to distribute canned food baskets. That day, they served nearly 100 families, marking the humble beginning of Galilee Center.

💙 Sixteen years later, Galilee Center has grown far beyond that first food distribution. Today, we distribute more than 15,000 food baskets each year while also providing infant care services, senior programs, rental and utility assistance, two community thrift stores, and a 10,000-square-foot shelter.

🙏 We are deeply grateful to our supporters, volunteers, staff, and donors who have made this journey possible. Your generosity allows us to expand our reach and offer hope where it's needed most. To keep supporting our journey, please visit galileecenter.org/donate

07/28/2026

Backpack Distribution
Thursday, August 6th
2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Kinder through 12th grade

Address

66101 Hammond Road
Mecca, CA
92254

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+17603969100

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