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These programs offer supplemental groceries and/or meals to those in need. Some programs are limited to certain areas. Contact the program in your area for details. Also see Meal Sites (Soup Kitchens).
Catholic Charities
36 37th Ave. San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 295-2160
Call for information on home delivered meals (Meals on Wheels) from Daly City to Belmont.
Second Harvest Food Bank
1051 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 610-0800
Food bank groceries are distributed to various sites for pick-up by people in need. Areas covered are Daly City to East Palo Alto. Includes the following programs:
Operation Brown Bag:Free bag of groceries to seniors over 60 and disabled people over 55.
Family Harvest Program: Free groceries for low-income families and children.
Partners in Need Program: Persons may donate time working in exchange for free groceries.
Nutrition Program: A dietitian is available to answer food/nutrition questions for those receiving food services from Second Harvest.
Coastside & Pacifica Area Programs
Coastside Opportunity Center
99 Avenue Alhambra, El Granada, CA 94018
(650) 726-9071
Free food, clothing, and shopping transportation are available for handicapped, elderly (over 62 years of age) and pregnant women over 7 months gestation, living in the coastal Montara-La Honda areas.
North County Area Programs
Daly City Community Service Center
350 90th Street, Daly City, CA 94015
(650) 991-8007
Issues free, 3-day boxes of groceries, based on need. Servicing Daly City, Colma, and Broadmoor areas.
Grace Covenant Church
740 Del Monte Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-6797
Provides free box of groceries for those in need, from 9:45am-11:45am on the first and third Saturday of each month. Serving Brisbane, South San Francisco and San Bruno residents.
North Peninsula Neighborhood Services Center
600 Linden Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 588-8822
Provides free, 3-day supply of supplemental groceries for low-income persons in need. Servicing San Bruno, South San Francisco and Brisbane residents. You must provide proof of address, such as a utility bill. Please call for an appointment.
C.A.L.L. (Christian Action Life Line)- Primrose Center
139 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-CALL (2255)
A drop-in site to assist those in need of emergency food, transportation services, property rental and utility assistance. Serves San Bruno to San Carlos. (See also Grocery Assistance for Brown Bag Food program for seniors).
Central and South County Area Programs
C.A.L.L. (Christian Action Life Line)- Primrose Center
139 Primrose Road, Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-CALL (2255)
A drop-in site to assist those in need of emergency food, transportation services, property rental and utility assistance. Serves San Bruno to San Carlos. (See also Grocery Assistance for Brown Bag Food program for seniors).
Caring Cupboard
601 Chestnut Street, San Carlos, CA 94070
(650) 802-4384
Contact: Joan Santaga
A program run by the San Carlos Senior Center and the Services Club for Seniors. Provides free, supplemental groceries for low-income persons aged 55 and over, on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. For San Carlos residents only.
Catholic Worker House
545 Cassia St., Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 366-4415
An ongoing food program offering free, fresh produce for pick-up. Also has a food pantry to get free groceries.
Ecumenical Hunger Program
1836 Bay Road, Suite B, East Palo Alto, 94303
(650) 323-7781
Provides clothing, furniture, and boxes of food for needy families who reside in Palo Alto, East Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Redwood City and Mountain View.
Fair Oaks Community Center
2600 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 780-7500
Provides supplemental groceries, emergency food, and resources for Redwood City residents based on need.
Salvation Army
1270 Marshall Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 368-4643
Provides free groceries for those in need.
Samaritan House
401 N. Humboldt Street, San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 347-3648
A non-profit agency addressing food, clothing, and shelter needs. Services include dining centers, medical clinic and the Samaritan Family Kitchen Food Pantry which offers free groceries/meals for those in need. Open Monday through Friday. (See also Meal Sites for Samaritan House dining centers).
St. Francis Center
101 Buckingham Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
Provides free, supplemental food to residents of Menlo Park and Redwood City. Must show proof of residence.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
50 North B. St., San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 343-4403
Provides assistance, referral and basic necessities such as toothbrush, clothing and telephone access to those in need. Free, generous bag lunch/beverage available. Monday through Friday from 10am - 12 noon.
Meal Sites (Soup Kitchens)
These group dining centers offer free hot and/or cold meals to the hungry. Call for more information and dining times.
Bayshore Community Resource Center
2277 University Ave., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-1821
Bread of Life
1852 Bay Road, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 326-9796
Provides meals to hungry, homeless, elderly, needy families.
Café St. Vincent de Paul
344 Grand Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 589-9039
North Peninsula Dining Center
6655 Mission Street, Daly City, CA 94014
(650) 994-5150
Padua Dining Room
St. Anthony's Church
3500 Middlefield Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 365-9664
Samaritan House Dining Center
401 N. Humbolt Ave. San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 347-3648
Saturday and Sunday only.
Westside Church of Christ
603 Monte Diablo Avenue, San Mateo, 94401
(650) 347-3648
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