During our spring food drive we are asking you to donate specific foods so we can expand the variety of items we offer to our community. We are in need of:
We do not need: canned vegetables, fruits, beans, or rice.
Drop off your donations at our warehouse – 20960 Corsair Blvd, Hayward on Fridays or Saturdays between 8 AM – 2 PM.
Carmen Shontz from the KEAR Family Radio show Community Bridge, interviewed our own Janelle Morimoto, Executive Director of the San Lorenzo Family Help Center.
Listen to how Janelle describes what food insecurity looks like today.
During Ramadan, we will have Halal meat, dates, and Pita bread for those who celebrate Ramadan. Request Halal when you register.
In order to avoid lines onsite, you must make appointment in advance. No same day appointments will be made onsite. You may make your next appointment when you check in to pick up your food.
You must live in our service community which includes: the unincorporated areas of San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, San Leandro (94578 or 94579) or in North Hayward 94541 or in zip codes north of Highway 92 (94544 94545).
You must have and bring a government ID (from in the United States or outside the U.S.) AND a document that shows your current address. We accept documents like (paper or electronic):
Address: 20960 Corsair Blvd., Hayward
Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays – 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM
Next date – coming soon
You must bring a current ID.
If you are in need of food and not in our service area, visit foodnow.net and enter your zip code to find food pantries near you.
We are asking for financial donations directly to fund purchasing:
As a non-profit, much of our support comes from grant funding. Grants are foundational and enable us to meet our mission and serve our community. Here are some of them…
To support families in the wider San Lorenzo area by coordinating and distributing nutritious emergency food and targeted resources in partnership with volunteers, organizations, and our community.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Visit the USDA website to read the full USDA Nondiscrimination Statement, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
For additional food assistance visit the Alameda County Community Food Bank website or call to you or call 510-635-3663, to find a pantry near you.
Or go directly to foodnow.net, enter your zip code to find food pantries near you.