Community Resources

Food Resources

Alameda County Community Food Bank

Provides free groceries and/or a hot meal that day. Need food today? Call our Helpline at: 1-800-870-FOOD (3663) or 1-510-635-3663 Or, visit FoodNow.net

Address: 7900 Edgewater Dr., Oakland
Phone: 1-800-870-FOOD (3663)
Website: Alameda County Community Food Bank

Spanish Services: Yes
Undocumented Services: Yes

South Hayward Parish

Food bank, showers, winter shelter, resources, and advocacy.

Address: 27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward
Phone: 510-785-3663
Website: South Hayward Parish

Spanish Services: Yes
Undocumented Services: Yes

Fremont Open Drive-thru Distribution

Tueasday - Thursday 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM 37350 Joseph Street Phone: (510)-793-4583 “If you are without permanent shelter, you may come in once per day to receive a prepared bag lunch from us.” Available to Residents of Fremont, Newark, and Union City Need Identification for all household members, Proof of residency.

Website: Fremont Open Drive-thru Distribution

San Leandro Food Pantry

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Thursdays

Address: Bethel Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578
Website: San Leandro Food Pantry

San Francisco Food Bank

Registration required. Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location. Food Locator links from Sf food bank website. English Spanish

Address: Bayview Opera House 4705 3rd St, San Francisco, 94124
Website: San Francisco Food Bank

Spanish Services: Yes

San Francisco Food Resources

Food offered at vaious San Francisco locations.

Cesar Chavez Elementary 9 AM - 1 PM | Tuesdays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 3750 18th St, San Francisco, 94114

James Denman Middle School 9 AM - 1 PM | Wednesdays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 240 Seneca Ave, San Francisco, 94112

Kezar Stadium 12 PM - 4 PM | Wednesdays

Address: 670 Kezar Dr, San Francisco, 94118

Bessie Carmichael Elementary 9 AM - 1 PM | Thursdays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 375 7th St, San Francisco, 94103

Cornerstone Church 12 PM - 4 PM | Thursdays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 6190 3rd St, San Francisco, 94124

Cow Palace 9 AM - 1 PM | Fridays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 2600 Geneva Ave, Daly City, 94014

Oracle Parking Lot - Walk-Up 11 AM - 2 PM | Saturdays

Address: 74 Mission Rock St, San Francisco, 94158

Minnie & Lovie Ward Rec Center 9 AM - 1 PM | Saturdays Registration required, Bring an ID, if possible, to register at location.

Address: 650 Capitol Ave, San Francisco, 94112

Palo Alto Food Resource

South Palo Alto Food Closet We are serving by appointment only. Email: southpaloaltofoodcloset@gmail.com

Ecumenical Hunger Program Food distribution hours will be Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday from 10 am - 12 pm & 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm. All food distribution services will remain unchanged while construction continues on Pulgas Ave. The main entrance is now accessible and all food distribution services will be conducted in the parking lot on Pulgas Ave.

Address: 2411 Pulgas Ave East Palo Alto, CA - 94303
Phone: 650-323-7781

Richmond Food Resource

Low income households may apply to receive food at the Pantry between the hours of 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on Tuesdays or Fridays. It is necessary to show ID and to declare the monthly household income. For families of six or more it is necessary to show some form of ID (for example, California Medical card or school ID) for each member of the household . Once approved, households may pick up food one time per month on any Tuesday or Friday between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Address: Grace Lutheran Church 2369 Barrett Avenue, Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: 510-235-9732
Website: Richmond Food Resource

San Jose Food Resource

Serves prepared food at various locations. Website has a calendar with location + time, it’s different every day. No ID Required, no questions asked. Meals serve family of 3-4, but welcomes individuals as well.

Monday - Friday (Hot Meal) 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Address: 1080 North 7th St, San Jose, 95112
Phone: 408-922-9085
San Jose Food Resource Website

Monday - Friday (Hot Meal) 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Address: 1066 South 2nd St, San Jose, 95112
Phone: 408-287-2286
San Jose Food Resource Website

San Mateo Food Resource

Samaratan Food Resources

Samaritan House Pantry Monday - Friday 9 AM - 12 PM, 1 PM - 4 PM “To register for pantry services, talk to your case manager”

Address: 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, 94403
Phone: 650-341-4081

Spanish Services: Yes

Samaritan House Dining Monday - Friday 4 PM - 6:30 PM All are welcomed.

Address: Masonic Lodge 303 Tilton Ave, San Mateo, 94401

Spanish Services: Yes

Samaritan House Weekend Lunch to go Saturday - Sunday 12 PM All are welcomed.

Address: 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, 94403