Thank you to those who support us
Help others without any reason and give without the expectation of receiving anything in return. ~ Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart
The need for food safety-nets is greater than any other time in our history. The San Lorenzo Family Help Center is a food support program in Alameda County, CA providing food to the low-income communities and residents of San Lorenzo, San Leandro, and parts of Hayward.
Financial Giving to San Lorenzo Family Help Center
Whether it be a small, monthly, or a one-time donation, you provide the financial foundation that enables us to support our mission and distribute food to those that need it most.
Your donations enable:
- Growing children to have healthy minds and bodies
- Provides nourishment that prevents chronic disease in children and adults
- Nutritious meals for the elderly
- Assists families through hard times with needed supplemental food support
Donate Today
Make your online donation today by visiting our secure Helping Hands donation page, which offers several different payment options including debt/credit card, Venmo, PayPal, Pay with ACH, as well as pay by check.
It’s quick and easy. Become a regular donor today and be a part of creating a sustainable and equitable food support program.
Your financial donations help fund:
- Our food-safe warehouse to store food onsite
- Transportation to pick up food from our food recovery partners
- Refrigerators and freezers in our onsite warehouse
- Purchasing food, when needed
The San Lorenzo Family Help Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3). When you make your donation, we will provide the Tax ID.
You are not into forms? That’s ok simply make your check out to San Lorenzo Family Help Center (or “SLFHC”) and mail it to: P.O. Box 172 San Lorenzo, CA 94580-0172.
Our Individual Donors
We could not operate without the care and contributions of those around us. We are grateful and appreciate the generosity of those who support us financially.
Our donors are from the local areas of the SF Bay Area, like San Lorenzo, San Leandro, Hayward, Castro Valley, Oakland, Pleasanton, Novato, Livermore, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Brentwood, Lafayette, Millbrae, South San Francisco, farther out in CA, like Montebello; and even from other states Oregon, Washington, and New York.
Donors in 2024
Platter Donors – $5,000 +
3 donors at this level
Dinner Plate Donors – $2,000 to $4,999
Salad Plate Donors – $1,000 to $1,999
2 donors at this level
Dessert Plate Donors – $500 – $999
7 donors at this level
Hors d’oeuvre Plate Donor – $100 to $499
32 donors at this level
Honorable Donors
20 donors at this level
Monthly Reoccurring Donors
We have several donors who give from $20 to $100 per month.
This is a great way to spread out donations through out the year.
Local Churches and Organizations Providing Financial Support
San Lorenzo Japanese Christian Church
San Lorenzo Community Church
Calvary Lutheran Church of San Lorenzo
First Presbyterian Church of San Leandro
Alameda County Sheriff’s Crime Reduction Unit
