The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Guided by the love of God and motivated by the spirit of humanitarianism, the Tri-Cities Center embraces those in need and serves surrounding neighborhoods by providing a hand up — not a hand out.
Shelter - The Salvation Army provide many programs that offer refuge to struggling men, women, children and families from overnight and emergency shelters for those finding themselves homeless for the first time to transitional living centers that help rebuild lives.
Bill Pay Assistance - We help struggling families and individuals avoid falling into the cycle of crisis by supplementing their income with utility, rent and other vital payments. The Tri-Cities Center provides assistance with past due notices, by appointment only.
Employment Assistance - As part of our comprehensive approach to helping families and individuals overcome poverty, we offer educational resources, career coaching and job placement opportunities to assist those in need secure stable and gainful employment.
Meal Assistance - Many families and individuals facing poverty often must make the painful choice heating and eating - that is, they must decide whether they'll pay their bills or pay for food. Without sufficient funds, many are forced to go without a warm, nutritious meal in order to keep a roof over their head.
Appointment Only Emergency Food Pantry provides Newark, Fremont, and Union City residents with non-perishable pantry items once every 30 days. Please call us to make your appointment. Diapers, wipes, and personal care products are offered when available.
Monday from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Los Robles Apartments in Union City
Tuesday from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Harbor Lights Church in Fremont
Thursday from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Centro De Servicios in Union City (Produce Only)
Documents Required:
Picture ID required for adults.
Medical Card or Birth Certificate for children.
Piece of mail with address and proof of income required to register.
Picture ID Or TSA card required to pick up food.
USDA Commodities Program is available on the third Friday of each month (Schedule changes will be announced.) from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm. Newark, Fremont, and Union City residents can receive a bag of non-perishable pantry items once per month. One bag per address.
Documents Required:
Must bring a piece of mail with address to register.
Please bring TSA card if you have one to pick up food.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- temporary shelter
- short-term housing
- help pay for utilities
- navigating the system
- support network
- help find work
- job placement
- skills & training
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (510) 793-6319 to book your appointment.
Address :
36601 Newark Blvd, SUITE 50,
Newark, CA 94560.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alameda
Appointments
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7.
For the full set of services, you can call (510) 793-6319 to book your appointment. Staff can also answer any questions you may have.
Food Pantry in Near By City
- Alameda
- Alamo
- Albany
- Atherton
- Belmont
- Berkeley
- Burlingame
- Campbell
- Castro Valley
- Clayton
- Concord
- Cupertino
- Daly City
- Danville
- Dublin
- El Cerrito
- El Granada
- Emeryville
- Fremont
- Half Moon Bay
- Hayward
- Lafayette
- Livermore
- Los Altos
- Los Gatos
- Menlo Park
- Millbrae
- Milpitas
- Moraga
- Mountain View
- Newark
- Oakland
- Orinda
- Pacifica
- Palo Alto
- Piedmont
- Pleasant Hill
- Pleasanton
- Redwood City
- San Bruno
- San Carlos
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- San Leandro
- San Lorenzo
- San Mateo
- San Ramon
- Santa Clara
- Saratoga
- South San Francisco
- Stanford
- Sunnyvale
- Union City
- Walnut Creek
Food Pantry in Near By County
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Many food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
It's just your photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women and Infant Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP(Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Specifically, food banks often need items like:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to food pantry?
At the majority of food pantries, eligibility is based on self-attested need. You do not need to have a referral, and income is not a factor to receive food.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry provides three-day food packages to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food Banks acquire large donations of edible but unmarketable food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Then they provide this food to family in a need.