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. Hayward Seventh Day Adventist
   Location: 26400 Gading Road, Hayward CA
   Weekly: Sunday
2. Hayward Promise Neighborhood (HPN)
   Location: 25625 Cypress Avenue, Hayward CA
   Monthly: 4^th Monday
3. 5 Sikh Seva: Food Truck @ Eden Greenway Park
   Location: 25625 Cypress Avenue, Hayward CA
   Weekly: Monday
4. United Smith Memorial CME Church
   Location: 28105 Mission Boulevard, Hayward CA
   Monthly: 2^nd & 4^th Saturday
5. The Peace Haven Freedom Store
   Location: 1063 A Street, Hayward CA
   Weekly: Tuesday & Friday
6. House of Faith International
   Location: 1265 B Street, Castro Valley CA
   Weekly: Wednesday
7. Salvation Army - Hayward
   Location: 430 A Street, Hayward CA
   Weekly: Tuesday & Thursday
8. 4C's of Alameda County - Hayward
   Location: 22351 City Center Drive, Hayward CA
   Monthly: 1^st Thursday
9. Hope 4 the Heart
   Location: 22035 Meekland Avenue, Hayward CA
   Weekly: Tuesday
   Monthly: 3^rd Saturday
10. Journey Church East Bay
    Location: 22175 Montgomery Street, Hayward CA
    Weekly: Saturday
11. Eden United Church of Christ - Food for Cherryland
    Location: 21455 Birch Street, Hayward CA
    Monthly: 2^nd & 4^th Wednesday