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We are expanding and in need of dough

It has been a dream to have a farmers market truck specifically designed to be a mobile pantry. We are excited to share that we’ve received a $205,000 Alameda County Unincorporated Area Community Development Block Grant. This grant is foundational to the expansion of our mobile food pantry program and the purchase of a new farmers market truck.

But the grant is not enough to build the farmers market truck and get it on the streets in the community. 

We have a $30,000 match that ends Oct 31st. Give today! The match may end, but the need for food for families will go on.

Take a moment to make DOUBLE the difference, click here or use the QR Code

QR code for Farmers Market Truck
Photo of a truck with a side door open exposing produce.

It's Nice and Cool in Our New Walk-in Refrigerator

Photo of the front of the walk-in refrigerator at the San Lorenzo Family Help Center.

Brrr…it’s cold inside thanks to a recent $30,000 grant we received from Alameda County Source & Recycling Board through Stopwaste.org to purchase a large walk-in refrigerator. With additional funding for installation the walk-in is now chilling produce and foods in our warehouse. Thank you to Pelco Sales and Services and Cold Storage Manufacturing for the installation and Moonlight Electric for connecting the electricity. 

 

This large refrigeration unit increases our cold storage capacity and enables us to expand our Food Recovery Program. To learn more and see photos of the installation process, please go to the blog post – New Walk-in Refrigerator.

Defeating hunger in Alameda County takes a community of organizations and people funding and volunteering. Please consider donating to the San Lorenzo Family Help Center, in a small or big way, click the Donate button at the top of the website.

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 your appointment in advance. 

After that, your next appointment is made when you come in.

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 or 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 

Hours:

Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays –10:30 AM to 3:00 PM

  • First appointment is 10:30 AM
  • Last appointment is 2:30 PM

Wednesdays — 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM, twice a month See Calendar of Events for exact dates.

  • First appointment 10:30 AM
  • Last appointment is 1:00 PM.

See the Calendar of Events for exact dates and times.

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 – Serving the San Lorenzo Community

On Sept 28th, 11 AM to 1 PM we will be out at Emanuelu Samoan Free Methodist Church, 520 Grant Avenue, San Lorenzo.

We will be registering clients prior to receiving food. Please bring your government ID and an address verification that you live in one of the 94578 or 94579, or 94580 areas codes.

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.

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 510-635-3663 to find locations near you.  Or go directly to foodnow.net, enter your zip code.