We have partnered with Alameda County Food Bank, Chabot College, Hayward Area Park and Recreation District, and Hayward Unified School District to bring free, no-contact food distribution to multiple Hayward locations.
The Alameda County Food Bank has set up an Emergency Food Helpline for those in need. Call (510) 635-3663 for assistance. For more information visit their website.
- Alameda County Food Bank Hotline (non-emergency) call 1-800-870-3663
- South Hayward Parish Emergency Food Program call (510)-785-3663 for assistance.
- CalFresh for information call (510) 350-9905
- WIC
Food resources for seniors - 60 years or older:
Provider | Service | Hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| S.O.S Meals on Wheels | Meal delivery* | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. M - F | (510) 582-1263 | Email Address |
| Spectrum Community | Meal pick-up | 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. M -F | (510) 876-8822 | Email Address |
| Life ElderCare Service | Grocery pick-up and delivery | 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M- F | (510) 894-0370 | Website Address |
| AC Great Plates | 3 Meals Delivered Daily** | (925) 803-7943 | Email Address |
*Free prepared meals (Suggested donation of $3.50)
**Must meet eligibility requirements; contact for more details
Additional Food Resources in Alameda County:
Provider | Service | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Berkeley | Meals on Wheels - Senior food deliveries | Berkeley | Albany | Emeryville | (510) 981-5250 |
| Spectrum Community | Meals on Wheels - Senior food deliveries | Pleasanton | Livermore | (510) 881-0300 |
| J'Sei | Meals on Wheels - Senior food deliveries | Countywide Japanese style | (510) 654-4011 x15 |
| Life ElderCare Services | Meals on Wheels - Senior food deliveries | Fremont | Newark | Union City | (510) 894-0370 x9 |
| City of Alameda | Meals on Wheels - Senior food deliveries | Alameda | (510) 865-6131 |
| Spectrum Community Services | To Go | Oakland | Castro Valley | San Leandro | (510) 881-0300 |
| Open Heart Kitchen | To Go | Pleasanton | Livermore | Dublin | (925) 931-5365 | (925) 373-5764 | (925) 556-4511 |
| Mercy Brown Bag | Grocery Distribution Location | Alameda County | (510) 534-8540 x369 |
| Redwood Gardens | Pantry | Berkeley | Albany | Emeryville | (510) 549-9785 |
| San Lorenzo Family Help Center | Pantry | San Lorenzo | (510) 846-2519 |
| Tri-City Volunteers | Pantry | Fremont | (510) 598-4068 |
| Food2GO Castro Valley United Methodist | Pantry - food to go | Castro Valley | (510) 861-2237 |
| Fremont Senior Center | Pantry | Fremont | (510) 366-1308 |
