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About Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center
Our Mission
Our Programs
Our Programs
Nurturing hope, empowering people to create a community in action. Through all its efforts, the Center seeks to make Imperial Beach a stronger, healthier, and more connected community.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
Addressing the issues of homelessness and food insecurity in Imperial Beach and surrounding areas:
- Food Pantry
- Drive Thru Mass Food Distribution
- Shower for the Homeless
- Community Garden
Our Impact
Our History
Our History
On average, 2,500 individuals per month receive food.
Homegrown produce supplements our daily food pantry shelves.
Over 100 housing challenged individuals served through the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center's Saturday program offering showers, clothing, hygiene kits, and sack lunches.
Our History
Our History
Our History
The concept of the Center emerged from the outreach programs of the Imperial Beach United Methodist Church that was incorporated in 1948. With a diminishing membership, the church closed in 2018. John Griffin-Atil who served as pastor of the church from 1993-99, and 2013-2018, founded the nonprofit organization, The Imperial Beach Neigh
The concept of the Center emerged from the outreach programs of the Imperial Beach United Methodist Church that was incorporated in 1948. With a diminishing membership, the church closed in 2018. John Griffin-Atil who served as pastor of the church from 1993-99, and 2013-2018, founded the nonprofit organization, The Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center with the blessing of the California-Pacific Conference of The United Methodist Church. Today, the Imperial Beach Neighborhood Center attends to the South Bay beach community by providing the necessary services to those in need while also focusing on the empowerment and well-being of the community.
Demolition of the IBNC has begun and Construction will conti
Studio One renditions of the future buildings. The current buildings at 455 Palm Avenue have been demolished starting June 1, 2026, to make way for the new IB Neighborhood Center as well as a 50‑unit low‑income senior housing
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Homeless Court Resource Pop-up Fair @ IBNC 2025
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