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.
Location: 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland CA
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 635-3663
Additional Info: FCall or search foodnow.net for nearest food bank
Location: 2700 Fairmont Drive, San Leandro CA
Day: Friday
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 820-5222
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Location: 22824 Second Street, Hayward CA
Day: Mondays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 581-2570
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Location: 380 Elmhurst Street, Hayward CA
Day: Monday - Thursday
Time: Wednesdays except for the fifth Wednesday of the month.
Contact: (510) 783-8062
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Location: 21455 Birch Street, Ste. #1, Hayward CA
Day: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 582-9533
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Location: 20080 Redwood Road, Castro Valley CA
Day: 1st and 3rd Thursdays
Time: 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 581-0818
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Location: 27751 Tyrell Avenue, Hayward CA
Day: Monday - Friday
Time: 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 783-9377
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Location: 22117 Meekland Avenue, Hayward CA
Day: Wednesdays
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 581-1456
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Location: 22035 Meekland Avenue, Hayward CA
Day: Tuesday - Thursday
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Contact: hope4theheart.org
Additional Info: Also distributes every 3rd Saturday at 7:30 a.m.
Location: 165 B Street, Hayward CA
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 736-3848
Additional Info: Distributes from New Life Christian Church location
Location: 22110 Montgomery Street, Hayward CA
Day: Thursday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact: (510) 253-7525
Additional Info: Also coffee and pastries. Sometimes bottled water. Priority to people without housing
Location: 1265 B Street, Hayward CA
Day: Thursday
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 889-1304
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Location: 1063 A Street, Hayward CA
Day: Tuesday and Friday
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Contact: (408) 680-6577
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Location: 16032 Hesperian Boulevard, Hayward CA
Day: Monday, Friday, Saturday
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Contact: (341) 314-6770
Additional Info: By appointment only. Call before first pickup. Bring government ID and proof of address.
Location: 27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward CA
Day: Mondays
Time: 2:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 785-3663
Additional Info: Please do not line up more than 30 minutes in advance
Location: 27287 Patrick Avenue, Hayward CA
Day: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: (510) 785-3663
Additional Info: Please do not line up more than 30 minutes in advance
