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

Meal Distribution

1. BACS HEDCO
   Location: 590 B Street, Hayward CA
   Day: Monday - Friday
   Breakfast: 8:45 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
   Lunch: Noon - 12:30 p.m.
   Contact: (510) 247-8235
   Additional Info: Also provides assistance with shelter benefits, employment and more
2. First Presbyterian
   Location: 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley CA
   Day: Every day
   Breakfast: 6:00 - 8:00 a.m.
   Lunch: Noon - 1 p.m. Lunch provided as part of resource center (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.)
   Dinner: 6:30 p.m. For those staying the night.
   Contact: (510) 634-4750
   Additional Info: N/A
3. First United Methodist
   Location: 2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley, CA
   Day: Sunday
   Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
   Contact: (510) 634-4750
   Additional Info: Open to anyone
4. South Hayward Parish
   Location: 27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward CA
   Breakfast: 6:00 a.m. Every day. 
   Lunch: Noon - 1:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
   Dinner: 6:30 p.m. Everyday for those staying overnight
   Contact: (510) 581-2266
   Additional Info: Breakfast comes with bag lunch. Offered in collaboration with All Saints
5. Downtown Streets Team
   Location: 22110 Montgomery Street, Hayward CA
   Day: Tuesdays
   Lunch: 12:30 p.m.
   Contact: (408) 384-1119
   Additional Info: Lunch as part of success meeting for Downtown Streets Team members. Held at New Hope Christian Fellowship. 
6. Spectrum Senior Meals at Hayward Senior Center
   Location: 22325 N. 3rd Street, Hayward CA
   Day: Monday - Friday
   Lunch: Noon
   Contact: (510) 881-6766
   Additional Info: Senior lunch. Must order in advance
7. Spectrum Senior Meals at Joseph Lum Lodge
   Location: 2747 Oliver Drive, Hayward CA
   Day: Monday - Friday
   Lunch: Noon
   Contact: (510) 785-1997
   Additional Info: Senior lunch. Must order in advance
8. Salvation Army
   Location: 430 A Street, Hayward CA
   Day: Monday, Wednesday, Friday
   Lunch: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
   Contact: (510) 581-6444
   Additional Info: Sack lunch with food pantry and hygiene kits
9. New Hope Christian
   Location: 22110 Montgomery Street, Hayward CA
   Day: Wednesday
   Dinner: 5:30 p.m.
   Contact: (510) 537-6230
   Additional Info: Also food to go, clothes and shoes.
10. Our Lady of the Rosary
    Location: 703 C Street, Union City CA
    Day: Friday
    Dinner: 6:00 p.m.
    Contact: (510) 471-2609
    Additional Info: Also food to go.