2 • 1 • 1 Alameda County
For additional help with a broad range of services including housing, transportation, food, health, reentry, employment, and much more, dial:
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 |
| Alameda County DSAL | 2700 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro | Fri. | 1 - 3 p.m. | (510) 820-5222 | |
| All Saints Catholic Church | 22824 Second St. Hayward | Mondays | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | (510) 581-2570 | |
| Community of Grace | 380 Elmhurst St. Hayward | Wednesdays except for 5th | 11 a.m. - noon | (510) 783-8062 | |
| Eden United Church of Christ | 21455 Birch St. #1 Hayward | 2nd & 4th Wednesdays | 1:30 - 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 | |
| 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 | Wednesdays | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | (510) 581-1456 | |
| Hope 4 the Heart | 22035 Meekland Ave. Hayward | Tues. & Thurs. | 1:30 p.m. | hope4theheart.org | Also distributes every 3rd Saturday at 7:30 a.m. |
| House of Faith Bay Area | 1265 B St., Hayward | Wed. | 6:30 p.m. | (510) 736-3848 | Distributes from New Life Christian Church location.= |
| New Hope Christian Fellowship | 22110 Montgomersy St., Hayward | Thurs. | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | (510) 253-7525 | Also coffee and pastries. Sometimes bottled water. Priority to people without housing. |
| New Life Christian Church | 1265 B St., Hayward | Thurs. | 2 p.m. | (510) 889-1304 | |
| The Peace Haven Freedom Store | 1063 A St., Hayward | Tues. and Fri. | 9 - 11 a.m. | (408) 680-6577 | |
| San Lorenzo Family Help | 16032 Hesperian Blvd. Hayward | Mon., Fri., Sat. | 10a.m. -12:30 p.m. | (341) 314-6770 | By appointment only. Call before first pickup. Bring government ID and proof of address. |
| South Hayward Parish Pantry | 27287 Patrick Ave. Hayward | Mondays | 2 - 5 p.m. | (510) 785-3663 | Please 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) 785-3663 | Please 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.
