No-Contact Food Distribution
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.
These distribution locations are drive-through only. Please no walk ups. Volunteers will place food in your trunk. Please stay in your car and keep your windows closed. The distribution is open to all community members. No identification is required. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Signs will be posted when supplies have run out.
Download the Flyer Special Holiday Flyer
If you are in need of food, please visit one of these locations:
Location | Distribution date | Distribution time |
|---|---|---|
| Cherryland Elementary School - 456 Laurel Avenue, Hayward | Thursdays - (12/10, 12/17) * Please note: HUSD sites will be closed 12/28/20 - 1/1/21 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or when supplies run out |
| Chabot College Parking Lot J - 25555 Hesperian Blvd., Hayward | Thursdays - (12/10, 12/17, 12/31, 1/7/21, 1/14/21, 1/21/21, 1/28/21) * Special Holiday Schedule: Tuesday, 12/22 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. or when supplies run out |
For more information visit our partner websites:
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.
- South Hayward Parish Emergency Food Program call (510)-785-3663 for assistance.
- CalFresh for information call (510) 350-9905
- WIC (Women, infants and children) for information call (510) 595-6400
- Hayward Public Library Grab & Go Lunch at the Library Program provides free lunch for children under 18 years old, Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - noon.
Hayward Unified School District Free Grab & Go breakfast and Lunch for children under 18 years old Monday - Friday, 11 a.m. - noon:
For more info visit the HUSD Website
*Information from Oakland Unified School District
*Information from Alameda County Unified School District
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
Local grocery stores with special senior and immunocompromised only shopping hours:
Store | Location | Regular Hours | Special Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Haywad North | 19661 Hesperian Blvd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
| Target Hayward South | 2499 Whipple Rd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. |
| Safeway | 22280 Foothil Blvd. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. |
| Safeway | 231 W. Jackson St. | 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. |
| Lucky | 22555 MIssion Blvd. | 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. |
| Lucky | 25151 Santa Clara St. | 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. Tues. & Thurs. |
| Grocery Outlet | 426 W. Harder Rd. | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | N/A |
| Grocery Outlet | 22660 Vermont St. | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | N/A |
| Grocery Outlet | 31049 Mission Blvd. | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | N/A |
| Smart & Final | 1094 Sueirro St. | 6 a.m. - 10 p.m. | N/A |
| Cardenas Market | 20812 Hesperian Blvd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.* |
| Cardenas Market | 187 Harder Rd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.* |
| Chavez Supermarket | 1157 W. Tennyson Rd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.* |
| Chavez Supermarket | 24601 Mission Blvd. | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m.* |
*First responders included in special shopping hours
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 |
