Emergency Food Assistance

Emergency Food Assistance in Palo Alto, CA, is dedicated to addressing the urgent nutritional needs of families and individuals facing temporary hardships or special circumstances such as long-term illness. Our program provides carefully prepared boxes filled with balanced nutrition, including protein, vegetables, grains, cereals, and canned goods, tailored to respect the cultural and ethnic preferences of each household. We offer emergency food boxes on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with specific provisions for those experiencing homelessness on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. For families needing additional support, we host a Produce Distribution on the first Tuesday of each month and provide daily bread distributions. Our services aim to ensure that low-income families in San Mateo County receive essential food assistance in a compassionate and respectful manner.