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Here is a list of organizations that provide food and other social resources to the community, including to children and the elderly.
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region
Location: 1300 Civic Dr. Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Contact Information: (925) 937-8311 or info@mowdr.org
Website: https://www.mowdiabloregion.org
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region delivers meals and provides safety checks to food insecure seniors in Contra Costa County. MOW Diablo Region also provides an array of wraparound services to keep vulnerable seniors at home safely and with dignity, such as Fall Prevention (adaptive equipment, exercise and education), Friendly Visitors/Callers (companionship for isolated seniors through weekly visits and phone calls), Care Management (confidential guidance to help seniors combat social and personal issues), Health and Wellness (classes and nutrition resources), and C.C. Cafés (for seniors offered in five locations serving healthy lunches on weekdays along with offering social activities.)
Berkeley Food Pantry
Location: 1600 Sacramento Street, Berkeley, CA 94702
Contact Information: info@berkeleyfoodpantry.org; (510) 525-2280 (Hours: MWF 2-4pm)
Website: https://www.berkeleyfoodpantry.org
The Berkeley Food Pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2-4 pm and is open to any Albany and Berkeley resident in need of emergency groceries. Their food includes shelf stable staples, frozen meat, and a selection of fresh fruits and vegetables, dairy, and bread, all USDA certified. Identification and proof of residence are needed. They also offer home delivery to households who sign-up for it on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays between 1:30-3pm.
Falling Fruit
Location: Global
Contact Information: feedback@fallingfruit.org
Website: http://www.fallingfruit.org
Falling Fruit is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to mapping urban harvest. On their website they have an interactive map where anyone can feel free to edit and pin the location of the urban edible plants. The interactive map can be found on their website http://www.fallingfruit.org/. Simply zoom into the place you are located in and entries will pop-up for places near you.
Davis Street
Location: 3081 Teagarden Street, San Leandro, CA
Contact Information: DSFRCInfo@davisstreet.org; (510) 347-4620
Website: http://davisstreet.org
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Davis Street provides comprehensive safety net services for families and seniors in-need in the Eden area. Programs include a Federally Qualified Health Center providing primary medical, dental, women’s health, pediatric services, and behavioral health services; subsidized childcare; four childcare centers; wellness programs for adults with developmental disabilities; housing and utility assistance, clothing program, and food pantry providing grocery bags of essential food items to an average of 1,800 low-income families monthly. Davis Street’s clothing program, nutrition classes, and childcare centers for non-essentials workers are temporarily closed due to COVID-19, all other essential programs remain open.
GetCalFresh
Location: Find your nearest CalFresh location (in every country in California) here: https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/officelocator/
Contact Information: (877) 847-3663 Website: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfresh; to apply: shttp://getcalfresh.org/s/ucberkeley
The CalFresh Program is for low-income people and issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. It helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. Once you apply and are approved, you will receive an EBT card with money for groceries within 30 days.
SOS Meals on Wheels
Location: 2235 Polvorosa Avenue #260
San Leandro, CA 94577
Contact Information: (510) 582-1263; info@sosmow.org
Website: https://www.sosmow.org/meals
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SOS Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that is focused on addressing the issue of senior isolation and hunger. They strive to promote nutritional health, decrease possibility of early institutionalization, and support the independence of seniors. Their main focus is in Central Alameda County and the City of Oakland. Meals are distributed by volunteer and staff drivers Monday through Fridays from 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Please refer to the website to get into contact with someone that can help you.
San Leandro Community Food Pantry
Location: 14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94546
Contact Information: info@slcfp.org
Website: https://www.slcfp.org/
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The San Leandro Community Food Pantry is open for distribution Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm, with distributions during the 2020 holiday season on Wednesday 12/23 and Wednesday 12/30 from 6-8pm. There are no income or residency requirements for receivers, although ID or another form of documentation is required. For COVID-19 precautions, food is pre-packaged for pickup in bags.
Dig Deep Farms & Food Hub
Location: Various farm stands, farms, and food hubs around Alameda County
Contact Information: (510) 626-5789; info@digdeepfarms.com
Website: https://www.acdsal.org/dig-deep-farms
Deep Dig Farms & Food Hub strives to create a culture of food justice and nutrition awareness through community farms, food distribution, commercial kitchen/food truck rentals, and internships and volunteering for underrepresented community members. To sign up for food through their Food Recovery systems, fill out this form.
Telegraph Community Ministry
Location: 5316 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609
Contact Information: (510) 961-4385; telegraphcenter@gmail.com
Website: https://tmcoakland.org/
The Telegraph Community Ministry Center is a food pantry that commits to providing food for residents of Oakland and Alameda County. They distribute their food every Wednesday from 10am-2pm and 6-7:30pm, and Friday 10am-2pm. If you are interested in receiving the services the Telegraph Community Ministry Center provides, please visit http://www.telegraphcenter.com/contact/ to get into direct and fast connection with them.
New Life Christian Church
Location: 1265 B. Street Hayward, CA 94541
Contact Information: D_J_Shortridge@msn.com; (510) 889-1304
Website: https://www.newlifechristianchurch.com/
New Life Christian Church holds a food pantry every Thursday from 3pm-5pm. The pantry is open for pickup and the church accepts anyone in need, and no residency is required.
Meals on Wheels San Francisco
Location: 1375 Fairfax Ave. San Francisco, CA 94124
Contact Information: meals@mowsf.org; (415) 920-1111
Website: https://www.mowsf.org
Meals on Wheels San Francisco provides a network of services that allows thousands of seniors the ability to live independently and safely in their homes, offering two home-delivered meals daily to homebound seniors. Additionally, the nonprofit operates a Home-Delivered Groceries program in partnership with SF-Marin Food Bank. Other services offered to seniors include: nutrition counseling, social work and case management services, safety and wellness checks, minor home repair and urgent needs including supplying refrigerators and microwaves for those in need, and friendly social caller programs to reduce isolation. You, a family member, or caregiver can apply for Home-Delivered Meals program by phone by contacting the San Francisco Department of Disability and Aging Services’ Information, Referral, and Intake Line at 415-355-6700. Generally, services are geared to those 60 and older and who have little to no ability to get food or groceries on their own.
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This list is still growing, with 20+ organizations yet to be added. Check back in soon for new resources!
