Emergency Food Assistance

Emergency Food Assistance in Palo Alto, CA, is dedicated to providing essential food support to families and individuals facing temporary crises or unique challenges, such as long-term illness. Our nutritionally balanced food boxes are thoughtfully curated to include crucial components like protein, vegetables, grains, cereals, and canned goods, all tailored to respect the cultural and dietary preferences of our diverse community. We offer emergency food distributions on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and supplemental food bags for those experiencing homelessness or without verification on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additionally, we host a produce distribution on the first Tuesday of each month and provide daily bread distributions. Our mission is to ensure that low-income families in San Mateo County have access to the emergency food assistance they need to maintain their health and well-being.