Food access: dinner service

Food access is vital for maintaining a healthy community by providing essential nutrients, improving cognitive performance, sustaining energy levels, fostering healthy eating habits, promoting social equality, building community cohesion, and contributing to better long-term health outcomes. The providers and programs below play a crucial role in supporting the overall well-being of the Hayward community. If you need additional assistance call 2-1-1 or visit 211alamedacounty.org

  1. Free hot meal partnership

Location: Corner of Harder Road and Cypress Avenue, Hayward CA

Day: Monday

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: N/A 

Additional Info: 5 Sikh Seva with CSUEB, HPN, Eden Youth & Family Center, and Hayward Public Library and Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center. No distribution on holidays.

  1. Free hot meal partnership

Location: 680 W. Tennyson Road, Hayward CA

Day: Thursday

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Contact: N/A

Additional Info: 5 Sikh Seva with CSUEB, HPN, Eden Youth & Family Center, and Hayward Public Library and Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center. No distribution on holidays.

  1. First Presbyterian

Location: 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley CA

Day: Every day

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Contact: (510) 634-4750

Additional Info: Inside the shelter for those staying overnight

  1. New Hope Christian

Location: 22110 Montgomery Street, Hayward CA

Day: Wednesday

Time: 5:30 p.m.

Contact: (510) 537-6230

Additional Info: Also food to go, clothes and shoes.

  1. Our Lady of the Rosary

Location: 703 C Street, Union City CA

Day: Friday

Time: 6:00 p.m.

Contact: (510) 471-2609

Additional Info: Also food to go

  1. South Hayward Parish

Location: 27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward CA

Day: Every day

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Contact: (510) 634-2229

Additional Info: Inside the shelter for those staying overnight

This community resource information is part of the Community Resource Guide maintained by librarians at the Hayward Public Library, To update information or suggest further resources, email daybyday@hayward-ca.gov