Food access: lunch service

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

BACS Hedco Wellnes Center
590 B St.
Hayward
Mon. - Fri.noon - 12:30 p.m.(510) 247-8235Also provides help with shelter benefits, jobs and more
Downtown Streets Team
22110 Montgomery St.
Hayward
Tuesdays12:30 p.m.(408) 384-1119Lunch as part of success meeting for Downtown Street Team members.Held at New Hope Christian Fellowship.
First Presbyterian
2490 Grove Way
Castro Valley
Mon. - Fri. 
noon - 1 p.m.
(510) 634-4750Lunch provided as part of resource center 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spectrum Senior Meals at Hayward Area Senior Center
22325 N 3rd St.
Hayward
Mon. - Fri.noon(510) 881-6766Senior lunch. Must order in advance
Spectrum Senior Meals at Joseph Lum Lodge
2747 Oliver Dr.
Hayward
Mon. - Fri. noon(510) 785-1997Senior lunch. Must order in advance
Salvation Army
430 A St.
Hayward
Mon., Wed., Fri.10 - 2 p.m.(510) 581-6444Sack lunch with food pantry and hygiene kits
South Hayward Parish
27287 Patrick Ave.
Hayward
Mon. - Fri. 
noon - 1 p.m.
(510) 634-2229Lunch prided as part of resource center, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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