Name
Phone
Who's Eligible
What to Do When
What Services
San Jose
Act for Mental Health
411 Park Ave., San Jose, CA 95110
E-Mail: actmentalhealth@aol.com
Web Site: www.charityfocus.org/act
(408) 287-2640 Santa Clara County residents. Call for appointment and referral Tue.-Thu. $4 per month membership to Fireside Friendship Club. Lunch Weds.
African American Community Center
304 N. 6th St., San Jose, CA 95112
E-Mail: aacsa@sjaacsa.org
Web Site: www.sjaacsa.org/
(408) 292-3157 Homeless, seniors, families, youth. Breakfast on second and last Sunday of the month from 7:00-9:00am. Call for information on emergency food. Breakfast. Emergency food and food baskets for needy families.
City Team Ministries
580 Charles St., San Jose, CA 95112
Web Site: www.cityteam.org
(408) 288-4657
(408) 232-5600
(408) 288-2153
All. Coffee House: Tue.-Thu. 9:00-10:00am, Open 7 days: Dinner at 5:00pm, Mon.-Fri., Breakfast 6:30am, Lunch 11:45am-12:30pm, Lunch and Dinner must attend Chapel meeting. Sat. 8:00am Breakfast, Sun. Lunch 10:45am. Spanish and Vietnamese spoken. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Feeding Program
N. 8th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Major cross street is Santa Clara Ave.
(408) 286-0348 All. Serves a free meal to anyone 3rd Saturday at 5:00pm. Dinner.
First Christian Church
80 S. 5th St., San Jose, CA 95112
E-Mail: fccsj@jps.net
Web Site: www.firstchristianchurch sanjose.org/
(408) 294-2944
(408) 294-8104
(408) 294-2963 Fax
Homeless persons who are not able to participate in other programs due to compliance. Drop in Mon., Wed., Fri. 8:00-9:00am. Thu. and Sat. 9:00-10:30am, Tue. 9:00-10:00am. (2nd and 3rd Tue. of the month only). Breakfast only.
Food Connection
750 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
Web Site: www.2ndharvest.net
(800) 984-3663
(408) 694-0007 Fax
All. Photo ID and proof of address for all adults, bring ID for children to the agency to which the person has been referred. Call to receive referral 8:30am-4:00pm. Emergency box, Brown bag or Family Harvest Program. Picture ID required, proof of address required. PIN [Partners In Need] program. Volunteer for 3 hrs. and get 1.5 bags of groceries. Spanish and Vietnamese spoken. Provides referrals to the closest available food programs (member agencies only) to people needing food assistance in Santa Clara County. No fee. Spanish, Vietnamese spoken.
Food Not Bombs
1st St. and E. St. James St., San Jose, CA
E-Mail: foodnotbombs_sj-owner@ya hoogroups.com
(800) 884-1136 All. Show up at St. James Park at 1st St. and E. St. James St. in San Jose. Starting May Saturday 2:30-5:00pm. There's only one Food Not Bombs in San Jose. It's now at 5 pm at Fountain Alley near 1st and Santa Clara . Groceries ar also given . Early supper Vegetarian.
Food Not Bombs
1st St. and E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95113
E-Mail: foodnotbombs_sj-owner@ya hoogroups.com
Web Site: www.foodnotbombs.net/
(800) 884-113
408 947-7834

All. There's only one Food Not Bombs in San Jose. It's now at 5 pm at Fountain Alley near 1st and Santa Clara. In May they may go back to St James parks. Groceries are also given. Early supper Vegetarian.
Homeless Care Force
, San Jose, CA
E-Mail: hcfsc@aol.com
(408) 984-2265 Anyone, especially those who are homeless. Call for information & location Hot Lunch meals
InnVision: Cecil White Center
358 N. Montgomery St., San Jose, CA 95110
Use VTA bus 22, 65.
Web Site: www.innvision.org
(408) 271-5160 men, women and families. Open from Mon.-Fri. 1:00-7:00pm, Sat.-Sun. 5:00-7:00pm. Call at 8:00am for bed reservation. Showers and meals. Emergency beds, and working men's beds. They provide vouchers for Eye exam, eye glasses We refer clients to an optometrist., California ID, Driver License, Birth Certificates, Bus pass.
InnVision: Georgia Travis Center
297 Commercial St., San Jose, CA 95112
Web Site: www.innvision.org
(408) 453-3124 Single women and women with children. Drop in Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm. Spanish spoken. Breakfast, Lunch and snacks. Produce Market once a month
InnVision: Montgomery St. Inn
358 N. Montgomery St., San Jose, CA 95110
Use VTA bus 22, 65
Web Site: www.innvision.org
(408) 271-5160 All. Mon.-Fri. Breakfast 6:00am, Sat & Sun 7 Am outside clients 8 am Lunch Mon Tues.& Thurs. 12:00pm Wed, Fri & Sat 1pm Mon. Tues. Thus- Dinner 6:30pm Wed, Fri,Sat ,Sun 6:00pm Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
Live Oak Adult Day Services
1147 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
E-Mail: liveoak@attglobal.net
Web Site: www.liveoakadultdaycare. org/
(408) 971-9363
(408) 971-9079 Fax
Persons 60 years and older who are unable to live independently, need support and help in their daily activities, are unable to participate in programs for independent seniors, and would benefit from the social experience and stimulation of this personal program. Call for times and information. Adaptive physical exercise, music programs, arts and crafts projects, discussions on current events, and times of reminiscing, visits from volunteers of all ages. Breakfast and a hot, nutritious lunch are served daily, and beverages are available throughout the day.
Living Water Church of God in Christ
2740 Senter Rd., San Jose, CA 95111
Web Site:
(408) 224-9360 All in need. Call for information or drop by. Tue. night Food Boxes, Sun. Dinner at 2:00pm.
Loaves & Fishes Located at InnVision Montgomery St. Inn
358 N Montgomery St. , San Jose, CA 95110
E-Mail: Christina@loavesfishes.o rg
Web Site: www.loavesfishes.org
(408) 293-4505 Persons in need Stop by, sign in Early meal Mon,Tues.,Thus. at 4:30 p.m.
Loaves & Fishes located at St. Maria Goretti Church
2980 Senter Rd.
E-Mail: volunteer@loavesfishes.o rg
(408) 293-4505 Anybody in need. Stop by Wednesday & Friday 4:30pm mealc -Family Harvest Program sponsored by St. Maria Goretti Church every third Wednesday of the month
Martha's Kitchen
311 Willow St., San Jose, CA 95110
Corner of Locust St. and Willow St.
E-Mail: editacruz@marthas-kitche n.org
Web Site: www.marthas-kitchen.org/
408.293.6111
Fax: 408.293.6557
Serving all in need Drop in Tue.-Wed. for dinner at 4:00-5:00pm. Spanish spoken. Dinner.
Meals on Wheels Council On Aging Silicon Valley
2115 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126
E-Mail: info@scccoa.org
Web Site: www.careaccess.org/servi ces/meals.html
1(800) 510-2020,408-350-3246.
(408) 296-8290
Fax: (408) 249-8918
Homebound and Disabled Seniors 60+. in SANTA CLARA COUNTY Call for information Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm. Encourages $2.00 per meal contribution. Provides home delivered of Frozen lunches, breakfast and dinners weekly.
Meals on Wheels Senior Nutrition Program
333 W Julian St, San Jose, CA 95110
Web Site: www.sccgov.org/portal/si te/snp/
Fax: (408) 975-4830 (primary fax)
Phone: (408) 975-4862 (Primary phone)
Homebound and Disabled Seniors 60+. in SANTA Clara County Call for information Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm. Encourages $2.00 per meal contribution. Lunches, breakfast and dinners weekly.
Northside Indo-American Senior Program
5053 Berryessa Rd., San Jose, CA 95132
(408) 275-1315 Wed. 12:30pm. Catered: Indian cuisine.
Portugese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
1115 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 293-0877 Tue. and Thu. 12:00pm. Lunch cook on site: Portugese cuisine.
Portugese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
1115 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116
Web Site: www.portuguesecenter.org /
(408) 293-0877 Open to all seniors in Portuguese community; no fee, but accepts donations. Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-4:30pm. Portuguese spoken. Information/referral, senior escort, nutrition (M, T, & TH 12:00pm), FOOD DISTRIBUTION, transportation, case assistance. Citizenship classes Thu. 7:00-9:00pm. Portugese cuisine
Sacred Heart Community Services
1381 S. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95110
Web Site: www.shcstheheart.org
(408) 278-2160 All residents in ZIP Code areas 95110, 117, 125, 126, 128, 132, 134. Need medical cards or birth certificates for each child; proof of address. Open Mon.-Fri. 9:30am-3:45pm (for clothing only). ID required. Obtain referral from Food Connection at (800) 984-3663. Spanish spoken. Bag lunches available every morning at 9:30am until they are gone (usually about two hours). Food box (two bags of food each month).
Salvation Army
405 N. 4th St., San Jose, CA 95112
Web Site: www.salvationarmy.usawes t.org/www_usw.nsf
(408) 282-1175 All. Mon.-Sat. Lunch 12:15-1:15pm. Dinner 5:00-6:00pm. Sunday needs to participate in church services, Dinner only 5:30-6:30pm. Lunch, Dinner cooked on site.
SALVATION ARMY
359 N 4th St, San Jose, CA 95112
408 282-1165 Senior Call or drop by Mon - Fri 11:45 am Lunch is served at 11:45 p.m. to Seniors 60 yrs of age or older. $5.00 for guests 59 years old or younger. $40.00 for monthly meal tickets (21 meals)
St. Isabel Kitchen
1375 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95116
(408) 292-2123 All. Mon.-Sun. 11:00am-12:00pm. Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian spoken. General lunch items.
St. James Park
S. 2nd St. at E. St. John St., San Jose, CA 95112
All that are interested. Sat. 12:00pm (Newblath Recovery Home). Sun. 9:15am (Bethel Church, www.bethel.org). Sun. 12:45pm (Golden Alter Ministry). Sun. 3:00pm (1st Sun.) (Golden Alter Ministry). Sun. (2nd Sun., Sept.-May) (Los Altos Youth Ministry). Church volunteers pick-up interested persons for services and meals. Guests returned to St. James Park afterward.
St. James Senior Center
199 N. 3rd St., San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 297-3338 Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm. Meals cooked on site.
Food Not Bombs
Lytton Plaza (Emerson & University),, Palo Alto, CA 95113
E-Mail: pafnb@resist.ca
Web Site: www.foodnotbombs.net/
(800) 884-113
408 9287662
408 947-7834

All. Serves every Sunday at 6, Downtown Palo Alto,Lytton Plaza (Emerson & University), Early supper Vegetarian.
Los Gatos, Campbell
Jewish Community Center
14855 Oka Rd., Los Gatos, CA 95032
E-Mail: fagie@sanjosejcc.org
(408) 358-3636 Seniors. Call for appointment at least one day ahead. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-4:40pm. Yiddish spoken. Lunch at 11:45am.
Live Oak Adult Day Care Center
19 High School Ct., Los Gatos, CA 95030
Web Site: www.liveoakadultdaycare. org/location_losgatos.ht m
(408) 354-4782 Frail elders of Los Gatos. The Center is a private non-profit organization designed to serve the social needs of the more frail elders of Los Gatos who are unable to participate in other community or senior programs. The Center provides a program of recreational and social activities designed to enhance the experience of the senior participant.
Live Oak Adult Day Services
111 Church St., Los Gatos, CA 95030
E-Mail: liveoak@attglobal.net
Web Site: www.liveoakadultdaycare. org/
(408) 354-4782
(408) 354-4782 Fax
Persons 60 years and older who are unable to live independently, need support and help in their daily activities, are unable to participate in programs for independent seniors, and would benefit from the social experience and stimulation of this personal program. Call for times and information. Adaptive physical exercise, music programs, arts and crafts projects, discussions on current events, and times of reminiscing, visits from volunteers of all ages. Breakfast and a hot, nutritious lunch are served daily, and beverages are available throughout the day.
Rotary Club & Los Gatos United Methodist Church
19 High School Ct., Los Gatos, CA 95030
Lunch 11:45am-12:45pm. Lunch is served below the Live Oak Nutrition Center. Mon., Wed., Thu. and Fri.
St. Luke's
20 University Ave., Los Gatos, CA 95030
E-Mail: stlukes@aol.com
Web Site: www.stlukeslg.org/
(408) 354-2195 Local homeless and low income families. Drop in Tuesday 10:00am-1:30pm. Food Pantry Lunch.
City of Campbell Nutrition Program
1 W. Campbell Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
(408) 378-9130 Seniors 60+ and physically challenged. Caregivers welcome. Call in advance; drop-ins based on cancellations. Open Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-1:30pm. Outreach program for those within 3 mile radius without transportation. Lunch. $1.60 donation.
Health Connections Case Management
1701-A S. Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
E-Mail: information@healthconnec tions.org
Web Site: www.healthtrust.org/prog rams/programs-healthconn .cfm
(408) 961-9850
(800) 325-1890
(408) 961-9856 Fax
HIV/AIDS sufferers. Call Mon.-Fri. for information. Food Program, Group Homes, Transportation, Client Services (case management), Shared Housing.
The Health Trust-Meals on Wheels
1701-A South Bascom Ave., Campbell, CA 95008
E-Mail: mow@healthtrust.org
Web Site: www.healthtrust.org
(408) 961-9870
(408) 961-9853 Fax
(877) 453-1134 Toll Free
Homebound and Disabled Seniors 60+. Recovering homebound persons on private pay or sliding fee. Sign up by calling (408) 961-9870 or email patties@healthtrust.org. Hot meals Monday through Friday and box lunches for Saturday and Sunday. In addition to the hot meal they receive, clients also get a daily wellness check from their drivers. Languages: Chinese, French, German, Mandarin, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
Saratoga Adult Care Center
19655 Allendale Ave., Saratoga, CA 95070
Web Site: www.saratoga.ca.us/senio r_ctr/Welcome_to_SSC.htm
(408) 868-1262 Seniors and Adults clients who have difficulty taking care of themselves because of mental health or other medical reasons. Mon.-Fri. 12:00pm. Call for information. Lunch and adult day care programs.
Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Mountain View
Our Daily Bread
231 S. Sunset Ave., Sunnyvale, CA 94086-5938
Bus 22 to S. Pastoria. Walk to W. McKinley at Washington Park turn left to Sunset
E-Mail: odb@stthomassvale.org
(408) 736-4108 All. Drop in Mon., Wed., Fri. 11:00am-1:00pm. Lunch at 11:15-12:30
Community Services Agency
204 Stierlin Rd., Mountain View, CA 94043
Web Site: www.csacares.org
(650) 968-0836 Local Families and all ages. Mountain View and Los Altos residents, and clients only. Residency verified by ZIP Code. Mon.-Fri. 9:00am-12:00pm, 1:30-4:00pm. Call for appointment. Caseworkers available for Food Closet. Senior Department available. Spanish, Vietnamese, and French spoken. Food nutrition center. Distributes food only.
Feeding the Homeless
1425 S. Springer Rd., Mountain View, CA 94040
E-Mail: curtisc7@aol.com
(650) 967-2189 All. Sunday brunch from 8:00-10:00am. Sunday Brunch.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
582 Hope St., Mountain View, CA 94041
22 to Castro and 51 to Hope
Web Site: www.sjpmv.org
FAX (650) 691-1522 All in need. Drop-in 1:30pm Tuesdays through Saturdays. Lunch Bags as long as supply lasts
Palo Alto, Los Altos, Menlo Park, Redwood City
All Saint's Church
425 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm. Lunch.
Chinese Community Center of the Peninsula
470 Anton Court , Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-324-4786 Seniors Call for information Senior center offering information and referral and programs about housing and household repairs, transportation, legal aid, employment and volunteer opportunities, food and home-delivered meals, health insurance, Medicare, Medi-Cal, and Social Security.
Convenant Presbyterian Church
670 E. Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306
Take VTA bus 35.
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. Help with local referals
First Presbyterian Church
1140 Cowper St., Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. Wed. 5:00-6:00pm. Dinner.
Grace Lutheran Church
3149 Waverly St., Palo Alto, CA 94306
At Lorna Verde Ave. and Waverly St. Use VTA bus 84.
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. Tues. 5:00-6:00pm. Dinner.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church
3290 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 494-2496 Local residents in 94301, 94303, 94306 ZIP Codes and Parish residents only. Volunteer discretion. Call for information. St. Vincent de Paul food vouchers.
Urban Ministry of Palo Alto ( InnVision)
Palo Alto, CA 94302
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless, and very Low income. U.M. Drop-in center, at 400 Mitchell Lane, Palo Alto. Mon.-Fri. 7:30-11:30am. Call for other locations and times. Food closet available Mon.-Fri 10:30am-3:30pm. 555 Hamilton Ave., Palo Alto. Lunch and Dinner.
Urban Ministry of Palo Alto (InnVision)
Holy Trinity Church, Grace Lutheran Church, First Presbyterian Church, Convenant Presbyterian Church, All Saint's Church. *Please note a few churches participate in Urban Ministry of Palo Alto feeding program. Urban Ministry answers calls relating to these locations and services.
Bayshore Community Resource Center
2277 University Ave.
(650) 322-1821 Persons in need Call for more information and dining times. Offer free hot and/or cold meals to the hungry.
Bread of Life
1852 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto, CA 94303-1311
(650) 326-9796 All in need. Lunch on Sat. 1:00-2:00pm and Sun. (except first Sun.) 2:30-3:30pm.. Dinner on Tue., Wed., Thu. 4:30-5:30pm. Lunch and Dinner.
Monday Meal
1425 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto, CA
(650) 322-2152
(650) 323-7781
All in need. Mon. 5:30-6:30pm. Dinner.
St. Francis of Assisi Church
1425 Bay Rd., East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Take VTA bus 50C, 50V.
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
All in need. Monday dinner 5:30-6:30pm.
St. William Church
611 S. El Monte Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 948-8169 Local residents in 94022 ZIP Code and Parish residents only. Food baskets given during Christmas and Lent. Call for information. Food baskets.
Holy Trinity Church
330 Ravenswood Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
At Laurel St. near El Camino Real. Use VTA bus 22.
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. Sun. 3:00-4:00pm. Early Dinner.
Peninsula Volunteers Little House
800 Middle Ave., Menlo Park, CA 94025
E-Mail: b.french@peninsulavolunt eers.org
(650) 326-2025 x229 Homebound and Disabled Seniors 60+. Call for information Mon.-Fri. 8:00am-5:00pm. Home delivered meals. Annual fee $35.00.
St. Anthony of Padua Dining Room
3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park, CA 94025
At 9th Ave. Use VTA bus 22 to 6A.
(650) 365-9664 All. Mon.-Sat. 11:00am-1:00pm. Lunch.
Catholic Worker House
545 Cassia Street, Redwood City, CA
Bus Line: 5L, 5M, 7B. Get off at Middlefield and walk 2 blocks east.
(650) 366-4415
Homeless and very low income. Thursdays 11:30am-12:30pm. Friday, 1 pm Lunch.
Fair Oaks Community Center
2600 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City, CA 94
Bus line 6A.
(650) 853-8697
(650) 853-8672
Homeless and very low income. 11:30am-1:00pm. Sandwiches on Sunday.
Senior Nutrition
(800) 675-8437 Seniors Call for locations Meals
San Mateo, South San Francisco
ELLIPSE Peninsula AIDS Services
173 South Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94402
Web Site: www.ellipse650.org/
(650) 572-9702 Persons with HIV/AIDS. The Ellipse office is temporarily closed To be notified when our office re-opens, please call 650) 572-9702 and leave your contact information. Referals to assistance, Food Pantry, delievery of food pantry goods, Emmergency Support for individuals in crisis.
Samaritan House
401 N. Humboldt St., San Mateo, CA 94401
Web Site: www.samaritanhouse.com
(650) 347-3648 Low-income residents of San Mateo County. Serves: San Mateo, Burlingame, Millbrae, Hillsborough, Belmont, San Carlos, Foster City. Call for information Mon.-Fri. 8:30am-5:30pm. Serve dinner on weekday nights. Provides these meals in "to-go" containers for families who wish to dine together at home. Has Food Pantry and provides 90 beds at the Safe Harbor shelter.
Gilroy, San Martin, Morgan Hill
Lord's Table at St. Joseph's
11 1st St., Gilroy, CA 95020
Web Site: www.St Josephgilroy.org
(408) 842-6662 All. Tues., Thu., Sun. 5:30-6:30pm at St. Mary's Social Hall on 1st St. (408) 847-5151. Dinner.
Lord's Table at St. Joseph'sFamily Center
7950 Church Street, Suite A , Gilroy, CA 95020
Web Site: www.stjosephsgilroy.org/ sjfcservices.html
408-842-6662 Fax 408-842-5842 All. Tue., Thu., Sun. 5:30-6:30pm at St. Mary's Social Hall on 1st St. (408) 847-5151. Emergency food bags. Food Assistance Pantry Brown Bag Lunch Program Lord’s Table-Hot Meals Program for the Homeless Employment Services Program FIRST 5 - Family Partner Initiative Emergency Rental, Utility and Transportation Assistance
Salvation Army
200 W. 5th St., Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 848-5373 All. Open Mon.-Fri. 12:00-1:00pm. Spanish Spoken. Hot Lunch.
St. Joseph’s Family Center
7950 Church Street, Suite A , Gilroy, CA 95020
Web Site: www.St Josephgilroy.org
(408) 842-6662
Fax 408-842-584
Unhoused individuals Call for information . Brown Bag Lunch Program -The lunch provides hydration during the hot summer months and a nutritious option for those living on the street
Beth-El Baptist Church Outreach
810 Tenant Ave., Morgan Hill, CA 95037
(408) 770-2300 Local families and persons. Call for information Mon.-Fri. Spanish, Italian and Portuguese spoken. Referral only.
Santa Cruz
Food Not Bombs
Pacific Ave. at Mission St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
PO Box 8091, Santa Cruz, CA, 95061
E-Mail: santacruzfnb@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.geocities.com/santac ruzfnb
(831) 425-3345
(831) 515-4480 x6654 Voicemail
All. Meals are served once a week. Sat. 12:00pm. Lunch.
Food Not Bombs
River St. at Josephine St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Across from Stapleton's.
(831) 425-3345 All. Meals are served twice per week. Sat. and Sun. 1:00pm. Lunch.
Food Not Bombs
711 East Cliff Dr., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-3345
(831) 515-4480 x6654 Voicemail
All. Meals are served once a week. Mon. 12:00pm. Raw food and bread. Lunch.
Food Not Bombs
Pacific Ave. at Cathcart St., Santa Cruz, CA 95060
PO Box 8091, Santa Cruz, CA, 95061
E-Mail: santacruzfnb@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.geocities.com/santac ruzfnb/
(831) 425-3345
(831) 515-4480 x6654 Voicemail
All. Meals are served twice a week. Wed. and Thu. 4:00pm. Behind the Taqueria Vallarta near the Farmer's Market. Vegetarian meals.
Health Care Access Line
(831) 454-2515
or
(831) 763-8568

Benefits Call Center:
1-888-421-8080
Call Serving ongoing Medi-Cal & Food Stamp clients Customer Service Guide
Human Service Dept
Web Site: www.hsd.co.santa-cruz.ca .us/
For information call (831) 454-4130
Para información llame al (831) 454-4130
Community Information medical, benefits and other
LIVE OAK SENIOR DINING CENTER
1777 CAPITOLA RD, Santa Cruz, CA
(831)475-7177 Seniors Call for information Lunch
Meals on Wheels
1777A Capitola Rd., Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(408) 464-3180 Homebound adults. Provides daily meals to homebound adults and 5 senior dining centers throughout the county.
Santa Cruz Food Bank and Nutrition Services
Santa Cruz, CA
(831) 722-7110 Call for information.
Pajaro Rescue Mission
111 Railroad Avenue, Watsonville, CA 95076
831-724-9576
831-724-1567 Fax
Homeless Men only for shelter. Service open to the public includes meal in Monterey County Santa Cruz County Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Saturday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Description: Nightly shelter for homeless men in a Christian community. Dormitory atmosphere, dinner and breakfast served, beds and showers provided. Attending a daily Christian service is encouraged, but not required. open 7 days a week Languages English: Spanish
Second Harvest Food Bank
15 Errington Rd., Watsonville, CA 95077-0990
Web Site: www.thefoodbank.org/
(831) 722-7110
(831) 722-0435 Fax
Call for information.
Food Stamps
(831) 454-4166
(831) 763-8583
Call Mon.-Fri. for information and locations.
Department of Education Summer Meal Program
Web Site: www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/ summersites09.asp
Children 0-18 yrs Call sites Breakfast and lunch at most sites
Summer Meals Service Sites
Web Site: www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn /summersites09.asp
Food Stamps
Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool
Web Site: www.//65.216.150.143/fns /
877-847-FOOD (3663) Person who meet requirements This Pre-Screening Tool can be used to determine if you may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits. This Pre-Screening Tool is not an application for Food Stamps. An application for Food Stamps must be made at your local Food Stamp Office.
North County
(650) 988-6100
(650) 988-6132
Low-income households, legal immigrants. Call for information. Food vouchers.
San Jose
(408) 271-5600 Low-income households, legal immigrants. Call for information. Food vouchers.
Santa Clara
(408) 556-1700 Low-income households, legal immigrants. Call for information. Food vouchers.
South County
(408) 846-3900 Low-income households, legal immigrants. Call for information. Food vouchers.
Women Infant Children Programs
(888) 942-9675 All. Call for information. Pregnant and Breast feeding women, Infants and Children information. Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese spoken. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
Gardner Health Foundation
3030 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 254-5197 Pregnant and breast feeding women, Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years. Call for information. Daily 8:00am-5:00pm. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
Indian Health Center
1333 Meridian Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
Web Site: www.scu.edu/SCU/Programs /Diversity/ihc.html
(408) 445-3420 Pregnant and breast feeding women, Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years. Call for information. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
South Bay Quality Foods
3091 McKee Rd., San Jose, CA 95127
(408) 254-4041 All women on W.I.C. They accept W.I.C. Vouchers. Specializing in WIC and carries only WIC approved Items. Excellent service, WIC friendly.
WIC Compare Care Health Center
3030 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose, CA 95127
Web Site: www.wic.org
(408) 254-5197 Pregnant and breast feeding women, Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years. Call for information or stop by 408 254-5197. For other locations call (888) 942-9675. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
WIC Gardner Health Center
160 E. Virginia St. Ste. 210, San Jose, CA 95110
(408) 294-1323 Pregnant and breast feeding women, Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years. Call for information. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
Gilroy WIC
1235 1st St., Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 874-2954 Pregnant and breast feeding women, Infants and Children up to the age of 5 years. Call for information. Food vouchers and baby formula, nutrition counseling and health care referrals.
Miscellaneous
Senior Centers and Nutrition Sites
1650 A Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133-1656
E-Mail: bobadmilm@ssa.co.santa-c lara.ca.us
Web Site: www.santaclaracounty.org /ssa/seniornutrition/
(408) 928-3800
(408) 258-6032 Fax
Age 60+. Age 60+. Call for information regarding program locations in your area and free transportation to some sites. Donation requested $1.65 Mon.-Fri., serving hours may vary. See web site for more information. Well-balanced hot meals.
Social Services Agency
1650-A Las Plumas Ave., San Jose, CA 95133
(408) 928-3800 Age 60+. Call for information regarding program locations in your area and free transportation to some sites. Donation requested $1.70. Mon.-Fri., serving hours may vary. Well-balanced, divers cuisine, hot meals plus other services.
SHARE Northern California
4075 Lakeside Dr., Richmond, CA 94806
(800) 297-6747
(510) 222-2506
(800) 499-2506
All can participate, call for location nearest you. Volunteering 2 hours during the month anywhere. Pay $15 (food stamps accepted) at the beginning of the month. Pick-up $25-30 worth of groceries at the end of the month. Volunteer 3rd Sat. of each month and following week at warehouse. Spanish spoken. Groceries only.
My Housing.Org
Web Site: www.myhousing.org/
(On Line Service Only) All Check website for referals Provide financial assistance to help with move-in costs, eviction prevention and utility services. All resources are broken down by county and listed in alphabetical order.
NeighborAide.
Web Site: www.neighboraide.com
Contact on line to post or get information atwww.neighboraide.com/contact.php FREE postings which also include categories for NEED AID and OFFER AID
Senior Nutrition
(408) 928-3800 Seniors Call for locations Provides mid-day group meals to seniors at various locations.
Summer Food Programs for Children
(800) 218-3663 Children of ages 1-18. Call for information and locations. Depending on Site. Breakfast and/or Lunch.
Monterey County Food Programs
Monterey County, CA
Web Site: www.food4hungry.org/prog rams.htm
Low income Persons and Families Go on line click on location Services by city Carmel,Castroville, Gonzalez Greenfield King City,Las Lomas, Marina, Monterey Pacific Grove, Pajaro,Prunedale,Salinas San Ardo,Seaside, Soledad, Spreckles EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOOD FOR CHILDREN SENIOR FOOD BAG PROGRAM
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