Camp Pendleton, CA - Red Cross

The American Red Cross supports service members and their families in many ways.

Service to the Armed Forces (SAF)

Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) offers a wide range of resources to service members, veterans and their families. Resources include:

• 24/7 emergency communications services
• Reconnection
• Coping with deployment and mind-body workshops
• Hospital and general volunteer opportunities
• Information and referral services
• Hospital and rehabilitation support programs
• Deployment services

Contact Services to the Armed Forces

Call 714 481 5327 during standard business hours

Call 877 272 7337 24/7 to speak to a caseworkers

Download the Hero Care App from the App Store or  Google Play, or text “GETHEROCARE” to 90999.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Many military families qualify for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. WIC offers $50-$100 of healthy food benefits every month, as well as nutrition education, breastfeeding support and community referrals. Families with a pregnant or postpartum parent or infant or child up to age 5 may qualify if they meet the income requirements. You can find out more about WIC and the military at https://sdwic.com/military.

Contact WIC

Call 800 500 6411 if you think you may qualify or want to know more.

Other Red Cross Services

The American Red Cross also provides 40% of the nation’s blood supply, supports people impacted by emergencies and disasters and teaches lifesaving skills like First Aid and CPR.

Contact the American Red Cross

Call 800 733 2767 (1-800-RED-CROSS) for information about these other services or to make a financial donation

Call 858 309 1278 to speak to a representative from the American Red Cross Southern California Region.