SERVE WITH US

How Can You Help Others? All of these programs can use your donations to continue their work.

Hillcrest Community Service Programs:

Hillcrest offers many opportunities for direct, high-impact service to the community. Our Food Room, Clothing Room, and Layette Program staffed by volunteers are highly respected social service ministries which have been serving our community for more than 60 years. 

We also have active programs in Haelen Center and Care Ministries. There are ample opportunities to serve.

Food Distribution at Hillcrest

    • Monday, Wednesday, Friday

      • 9-11:45 AM

    Hillcrest Church, 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 
    Upper courtyard
    No appointment is needed

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    • Tuesdays, Thursdays

      • 10-11:30 AM

    • Saturdays

      • 10 AM-12 PM

    Hillcrest Church, 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523

    Room 13

    Christ the King’s St. Vincent de Paul Food is now serving our neighbors at Hillcrest Church. Call 925-246-1131 for more information.

    • 2nd & 4th Fridays

      • 2-3 PM

    Hillcrest Church, 404 Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    Parking lot

    Hillcrest Church is a mobile distribution site for the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano county’s Mobile Pantry. Families and individuals can pick up FREE fresh produce, proteins, dairy and a variety of non-perishable food twice a month. The mobile food pantry is located in the Hillcrest Church parking lot. For more information call 925-246-1131.

Free Clothing Room at Hillcrest

  • Hillcrest Congregational Church has a Clothing Room serving anyone regardless of residency. You may receive free clothing once per month.

    • Monday, Wednesday & Friday

      • 9-11:45 AM

    • Upper Campus Courtyard

    Clothing Room Information

    • The only person required to show identification is the person coming to the Clothing Room to obtain clothing for themselves and/or their family. No additional identification is needed. All information is kept confidential

    • You can receive clean, wearable clothing for men, women and children, as well as shoes, bedding and towels.

    • New clothes are provided when available.

    Donations to the Clothing Room

    • Donations support this important program. Clothing donations are accepted on Mondays between 9 – 11:30 AM Monetary donations may be brought or mailed to the Church Office or given electronically.

Hillcrest Layette Program

  • For 60 years, Hillcrest’s Layette Program has provided layettes (clothing and supplies for babies 0 – 18 months of age) to new mothers by working with the Contra Costa County Public Health Nurses and other county-wide programs to refer mothers in need. 

    • See Contra Costa County Public Health Nurse’s for referral.

    • Donate

      Hillcrest’s Layette Program depends on monetary donations to purchase needed items or donations of slightly used items.  Many groups enjoy holding a baby shower, a Mother’s Day activity, or an annual collection at Christmas to collect new or gently used baby clothes.

    • If you would like to support the Hillcrest Layette program, you can make a donation or contact us for more information.