Food access: groceries/food giveaways

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

Provider

Location

Day

time

Contact

Info

Alameda County Food Bank
7900 Edgewater Dr.
Oakland
Mon.  - Fri. 9 a.m - 4 p.m.(510) 635-3663

Call or search foodnow.net for nearest food bank

All Saints Catholic Church
22824 Second St.
Hayward
Mondays6:30 - 8 p.m.(510) 581-2570 
All Saints Catholic Church
22824 Second St. 
Hayward
 
Saturdays except for 2nd
10 - 11:30 a.m.
(510) 581-2570 
Community of Grace
380 Elmhurst St.
Hayward
Wednesdays except for 5th11 a.m. - noon(510) 783-8062 
Eden United Church of Christ
21455 Birch St. #1
Hayward
2nd & 4th Wednesdays1:30 - 4:30 p.m.(510) 582-9533 
Faith Luthern
20080 Redwood Rd.
Castro Valley

1st & 3rd  Thursdays

6:30 - 7:30 p.m.(510) 581-0818 
Food Farmacy
2700 Fairmont Dr.
San Leandro
Fridays
1 - 3 p.m.
(510) 820-5222Drive-thru
Glad Tidings
27751 Tyrell Ave. 
Hayward
Mon. - Fri.12:30 - 1:30 p.m.(510) 783-9377 
Hayward Spanish SDA Church
22117 Meekland Ave.
Hayward
Wednesdays8 a.m. - 1 p.m.(510) 581-1456 
Hope 4 the Heart
22035 Meekland Ave. 
Hayward
Tuesdays1 p.m.hope4theheart.org 
San Lorenzo Family Help
16032 Hesperian Blvd.
Hayward
Mon., Fri., Sat.10a.m. -12:30 p.m.(341) 314-6770 
South Hayward Parish Pantry
27287 Patrick Ave. 
Hayward
Mondays2 - 5 p.m.(510) 785-3663Please do not line up more than 30 minutes in advance
South Hayward Parish Pantry
27287 Patrick Ave. 
Hayward
Tue., Thu., Fri.1 - 4 p.m.(510) 785-3663Please do not line up more than 30 minutes in advance
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