As we embrace the warmth of July, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your continued support of the local food pantry, SLZ Family Help Center. Your generosity allows us to provide vital nourishment to our neighbors in the East Bay, and we are incredibly thankful for every contribution.
This month, we’re reaching out with an urgent appeal as we navigate some new challenges in our mission to combat food insecurity.
In the month of June we served 940 unique families, 58 of which were new clients joining our San Lorenzo Family Help Center community for the first time.


We’re honored to share that our pantry has received an Award for Excellence from the Alameda County Community Food Bank! This recognition is truly a reflection of the hard work and dedication of every one of our volunteers. On behalf of the pantry board and our community—thank you! Your commitment makes all the difference.
Help Us Feed East Bay Families
With a drop in funding, our food pantry shelves are going bare. The Alameda County Community Food Bank (ACCFB) is doing more with less by prioritizing high-need foods—and now we’re asking for your support.
YOU can make a difference by:
1. Hosting a food drive with your local School District, business, organization, or neighborhood and target getting donations for the most-needed non-perishables:
- Most-Needed Non-Perishables:
- Canned vegetables: corn, peas, carrots, beets, spinach
- Canned fruit: peaches, mixed fruit, olives, pie filling
- Canned protein: tuna, kidney beans, chili, baked beans, pork & beans
- Dry pantry: macaroni & cheese, ramen packs, popcorn (kernels or packets)
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Baby & toddler foods
2. Participating in the annual Independence From Hunger campaign at the San Lorenzo Grocery Outlet by donating $5 at checkout to support SLFHC directly.
3. Making a financial donation on our website – https://www.slzhelp.org/
Financial support helps us purchase fresh, healthy, and holiday-specific items.
Local Heroes: Supporting Our Shelves

San Lorenzo Grocery Outlet
Thank you to owners Hangsa Prom and Vanna Ngy for their unwavering commitment to our community since 2020.
In July, join their annual Independence from Hunger campaign! Donate $5 at checkout to support SLFHC directly.
Donate also at: https://www.groceryoutlet.com/donate
US Foods Chef’s Store
In June, we received a generous donation of over 5,000 pounds of pork ribs, pork shoulder, and fresh produce—just in time to restock our empty shelves. This incredible contribution, delivered across seven pallets, provided vital support to our pantry and the community we serve. We are so grateful for this massive and timely support.
Fresh from the Farm — Summer Produce Returns
Starting July, SLFHC drivers will resume pick-ups from the Newark Sunday Farmers Market. These fresh fruits and vegetables will be distributed during the week—keeping meals healthy and seasonal all summer long!
We’ll be highlighting featured farms and produce in upcoming newsletters. Stay tuned!
→Meet the New Voice of this Month’s Newsletter
We’re excited to introduce Marichu Manglicmot, also known as Mari, as the new voice behind our monthly newsletter! An educator since 2015, Mari currently serves in the Castro Valley Unified School District. With 15 years of volunteer experience as a PTA board member at her children’s schools, she is deeply committed to community service and is always ready to lend a hand. Mari strongly believes in and wholeheartedly supports SLFHC’s mission, and we’re thrilled to have her bring her passion and perspective to our newsletter.
Thank You for Being Part of a Caring Community
Together, we are feeding hope—one family at a time.
San Lorenzo Family Help Center
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