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The SLFHC Spring Food Drive - March & April

Letters spell out spring is in the air.

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:

  • pasta
  • tuna
  • peanut butter
  • soup
  • chili
  • mac and cheese
  • shelf stable non-dairy milk
  • juice
  • baby food
  • adult incontinence items

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.

Executive Director, Janelle Morimoto on the Radio

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.  

Special Foods - Lent and Ramadan

Celebrating Ramadan – March 11th to April 8th

During Ramadan, we will have  Halal meat, dates, and Pita bread for those who celebrate Ramadan. Request Halal when you register.

Observing Lent – March

We have fish for those observing Lent.

Service Community for the San Lorenzo Family Help Center

Food Pick Up is by appointment only

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):

  • utility bills 
  • medical letters or bills 
  • bank statements 
  • automobile registration

Locations & Operations

Onsite Food Pick Up

Address: 20960 Corsair Blvd., Hayward 

Open Hours:

Fridays, Saturdays, Mondays – 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Appointments:

  • First appointment is 10:30 AM
  • Last appointment is 2:00 PM
Please call or text us to make an appointment (341) 314-6770 between 9 AM and 3 PM Monday, Friday, Saturday.
 
Please do not line up outside prior to your appointment.

Mobile Pantry

Next date – coming soon

You must bring a current ID.

Foodnow.Net

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.

Interested in Giving Financially to Support Us?

We are asking for financial donations directly to fund purchasing:

  • walk-in refrigerator
  • pallet stacker
  • support to build out our mobile pantry program
Photo of a large walk in refrigeration unit.
We are a non-profit 501(c)(3). All donations are tax-deductible up to the limit allowed by law. Donations can be made through the San Lorenzo Family Help Center Paypal or by check made out to: San Lorenzo Family Help Center (or “SLFHC”) and mail to: P. O. Box 172, San Lorenzo, CA 94580-0172.

Grants Support the San Lorenzo Family Help Center

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…

 

The San Lorenzo Family Help Center Mission

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.

Photo of food pantry client smiling at the assistance registration table.

Faces of Our Client 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

Additional Food Assistance

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.