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Chart of Hayward area pantries. 
https://hayward-ca.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Day-by-Day-Community-Resource-Guide.pdf
A great organized guide in the Hayward area with all resources for food, showers, shelter, safe parking, computers, escaping violence and trafficking, family, jobs, legal help, medical help, recovery, veteran’s services
- A list of all Alameda County food bank
- A list of all Alameda County food banks
- Other Food Assistance
- Find a Food Pantry
- Federal and county emergency food programs
A bag of shelf stable groceries (as well as fresh produce, meat, bread and other groceries as available) to individuals and families who live in Alameda County. Recipients can receive food on the first and third Thursday of the month. The distribution takes place from 6:30-7:30PM. At 20080, Redwood Road, Castro Valley, CA 94546.
Monday: 2-5PM (walk-up only) Tuesday: 1-4PM (walk-up only) Wednesday: CLOSED Thursday: 1-4PM (walk-up only) Friday: 1-4PM (walk-up only) 27287 Patrick Ave, Hayward, CA 94544 (510) 785-3663
San Lorenzo Family Help Center
Food pick up four days a week, volunteers needed, food recovery.
Every third Saturday of the month, which is today, Redwood Chapel in Castro Valley has a food giveaway. It’s between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. show up early. They will give you two bags of food One will be Staples like rice and noodles and toilet paper and cereal and one will be fresh fruits and vegetables.
El Shaddai Ministries 563-565 E. Lewelling Blvd, San Lorenzo, CA 94580, (510) 481-5200 Wednesday 9:30am-until gone/12pm: breakfast (McDonald’s donation), home made soup, assorted snacks. Open to all. Walk-up, take-out format. Park on Wickman Court. * Friday 10:30am-until gone/12pm: Drive-thru food pantry. Cars line up on Wickman Court, staff directs street parking. Open to all, no ID or registration required, but they ask for a name. 60-80 food boxes from Mothers Against Violence in SF.
Peace Haven Freedom Store 1063 A Street, Hayward, CA 94541,(510) 470-6811, info@thepeacehaven.org * Tues & Fri: 9am-11am * Open to all, no residential or income requirements * ID required upon entry * Must bring own bags or cart * You select items based on authorized quantities for that day * It’s very crowded the first hour with a continuous stream of ppl. You can’t go back through, so pick up item then put back on shelf to exchange. * Example: you get to select either one frozen meat, one dozen eggs, or one refrigerated milk. Of course, FCFS which is why folks start lining around 8am.
Cross Streets Neighborhood Alliance * One visit per month per client * Registration required, see criteria * https://sites.google.com/view/crossstreets/gethelp @ Creekside Community Church 951 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577 * 2nd & 4th Saturday: 8am-10am (drive-thru) * San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Castro Valley, parts of Hayward (94541), and parts of Oakland (94603, 94605, 94621) @ Impact Church Bay Area 16105 Mateo Street, San Leandro, CA 94578 * 1st & 3rd Saturday: 8:30am (walk-up) * Residents of San Leandro (94578) only
San Leandro Community Food Pantry @ Bethyl Presbyterian Church 14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578 * Thursday: 6pm-8pm (walk-up, you select) (2nd & 4th Thursday: cat & dog food) * Registration required * https://www.slcfp.org/food-pantry.html
East Bay SPCA 8323 Baldwin Street, Oakland, CA 94621,
(510) 564-2968, giving@eastbayspca.org * 3rd Tuesday (pre-register 2nd Monday) * Pre-appointed time slots in 30 min intervals * https://eastbayspca.org/resources/pet-food-pantry
San Leandro Food Pantry https://www.slkindness.net/agency/detail/?agency_id=111859
Salvation Army https://hayward.salvationarmy.org/hayward/our-programs
Emergency Services for Women
Ruby’s Place Organizational Website Multilingual Services in: English: (888) 339-SAFE (7233) Spanish:
(510) 303-9953 Shelter Services: Ruby’s Place has two shelters, our shelter for women and children who have experienced domestic violence or human trafficking is located in Hayward. Our shelter for adult men who have experienced human trafficking is located in Oakland.
SAVE – Safe Alternatives to Violent Environments Organizational Website Services 24-Hour Hotline
(510) 794-6055 Emergency Shelter COPS Advocates Walk-In Services: If you would like to schedule an appointment with our Community Case Manager, Jacia, please call
(510) 574-2256 or email JaciaM@save-dv.org.
https://fescofamilyshelter.org
22671 3rd St, Hayward, CA 94541. 510-581-3223
Resources
The Ashland Free Medical Clinic provides free primary medical care for low income people who do not have health insurance. CLINIC HOURS Remote by Phone: Saturdays 8 – 11 AM In-person: Alternate Saturdays 8 – 11 AM Clinic Schedule: Schedule | Horario Phone: (510) 407 2362 | Fax: (888) 844 8247 DRIVING ADDRESS – 16539 Ashland Avenue, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580 MAILING ADDRESS – 50 E. Lewelling Blvd. Room S-5, San Lorenzo, CA 94580-1732
Essential healthcare for those most in need, volunteer, job opportunities.
Get help: children’s services, primary care, basic needs, developmental disabilities. Job opportunities. Help by donating, volunteer
3081 Teagarden Street, San Leandro, CA 94577.
(510) 347-4620
Alameda county resources: child care, children’s health, special needs, counseling, teen pregnancies, utilities, dental care, domestic violence, drug and alcohol treatment, employment services, family support, father’s services, financial services, food help, foster care, health care, health insurance, HIV/AIDS, housing, emergency shelter and repairs, immigrant services, immunizations, legal services, multi-service centers, pregnancy services, smoking cessation, teen services, school district programs for parenting teens.
senior information and assistance
https://alamedakids.org/resource-directory/search-resource-directory.php?by=category&id=6
https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Health-and-Food/Medi-Cal/index
Rental Assistance
Here are resources for rental assistance in San Lorenzo, CA, with full URLs, phone numbers, and descriptions.
1. ECHO Housing (Eden Council for Hope and Opportunity) Provides rental assistance for move-in costs or overdue rent due to financial setbacks. Phone:
510-581-9380 Website: https://www.echofairhousing.org/rental-assistance-program.html
2. Alameda County Housing Secure (ACHS) – Emergency Rental Assistance Provides housing assistance to low-income households. Phone:
510-994-0733 Email: erap@acgov.org Website: https://www.alamedarentprogram.org/Resources/Additional-Housing-Resources/Financial-Housing-Assistance
3. Season of Sharing (Alameda County Social Services) Offers one-time rental assistance for individuals and families in crisis. Pre-Screening Line:
510-272-3700 Website: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Shelter-and-Housing/Other-Support/season-of-sharing
4. Catholic Charities East Bay Provides rental assistance, security deposits, and case management. Phone:
510-768-3100 Website: https://www.cceb.org/
5. Davis Street Community Center Provides housing assistance resources for low-income individuals in Alameda County. Phone:
510-347-4620 ext. 163 Website: https://davisstreet.org/basic-needs/housing-assistance-information/
6. Building Opportunities for Self-Sufficiency (BOSS) Helps low-income individuals with rental assistance and homelessness prevention. Phone:
510-649-1930 Website: https://www.self-sufficiency.org/
7. Housing Authority of Alameda County (HACA) Manages housing programs like Section 8, but waitlists may be closed. Phone:
510-538-8876 ext. 1 Website: https://www.haca.net/
8. Centro Legal de la Raza Offers legal assistance for tenants, including eviction defense and housing rights. Phone:
510-437-1554 Website: https://www.centrolegal.org/
9. Alameda County Social Services Agency Provides various housing and rental assistance programs. Phone:
510-272-3700 Website: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/
10. 2-1-1 Alameda County A free, confidential helpline for housing, rental, and financial assistance services. Call: Dial 2-1-1 Website: https://www.211alamedacounty.org/ How to Get Immediate Help • Call 2-1-1 for real-time referrals. • Apply for assistance as soon as possible since some programs have limited funds. • Check eligibility before applying to ensure qualification.
https://housingbayarea.mtc.ca.gov
https://www.ac-housingsecure.org
Unhoused Assistance
https://www.sanleandro.org/1114/Homeless-Navigation-CenterHousing-Projec