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Lemon Grove Family Resource Center Moving to New, More Accessible Location

May 12, 2026

The Lemon Grove Family Resource Center, which has operated from its Broadway location since 1990, will relocate approximately one mile to a former Union Bank building on Lemon Grove Avenue in May 2026. The new facility is currently being remodeled to enhance client services and will be situated just one block from the Lemon Grove Depot trolley station, improving public transportation access. The center, which assisted over 32,000 individuals in 2025, will continue providing essential safety net programs including CalFresh nutritional assistance, Medi-Cal enrollment, and CalWORKs employment support.

Who is affected

  • More than 32,000 people who received assistance at the Lemon Grove Family Resource Center in 2025
  • Individuals and families who access CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs programs
  • The 1.4 million San Diego County residents served by Self Sufficiency Services
  • County of San Diego's Self Sufficiency Services (the operating organization)

What action is being taken

  • The new location at 3285 Lemon Grove Avenue is being remodeled to better support client services
  • The current site remains open through 3 p.m. on Friday May 15, 2026

Why it matters

  • The relocation is significant because it will provide more accessible services to vulnerable populations who depend on safety net programs for food assistance, healthcare coverage, and income support. The new location's proximity to public transportation (one block from the trolley stop) will make it easier for clients to reach the center, particularly important for low-income individuals who may rely on public transit. With over 32,000 people served annually, ensuring continuity of these essential services while improving accessibility affects a substantial portion of the Lemon Grove community.

What's next

  • The center will move to 3285 Lemon Grove Avenue on May 18, 2026
  • The current Broadway location will close at 3 p.m. on May 15, 2026
  • The new site will begin offering CalFresh, Medi-Cal, and CalWORKs services at the relocated facility

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint