Peninsula Family Service of Redwood City, California

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(650) 780-7525

Fair Oaks Community Center provides services to meet the ongoing and emerging needs of older adults looking to maintain their health, independence, and quality of life. We offer nutritious meals, fitness classes, health screenings, and social activities for free or reduced costs.

-Fitness classes-Yoga, Sit & Be Fit, Zumba, Tai Chi, Soul Line Dancing, Samba, Chair Volleyball
-Social activities-Garden Club, Bingo, Watercolor Club, Spanish Club, Cornhole, Singing Club, Billiards Club
-Health and Wellness-Platica, Mind and Health Coaching Group, Blood Pressure Screenings, Strong for Life
-Education-ESL class, Computer Club
-Information and Assistance Program-Those who live between Belmont and East Palo Alto can contact a Case Manager and Information and Assistance Specialist to find resources regarding transportation, food, emergency shelter, caregiver support, health and wellness, recreation, housing, and healthy insurance.
-Meals-Healthy Breakfast and Lunch, Brown Bags

The Fair Oaks Nutrition Program is partially subsidized by Older American Act funds. The suggested donation for our meals is $2.50 for adults age 60 and older. The cost of meals for those under age 60 is $6.55. All older adults are welcome regardless of ability to contribute.

If you are interested in visiting Fair Oaks, potential participants and their families are welcome to stop by the center. For more information, call the center at 650.780.7525.

Services provided :

  • food pantry
  • health education
  • disease screening
  • exercise & fitness
  • recreation
  • navigating the system
  • english as a second language (esl)
  • meals

Appointments :

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (650) 780-7525 to book your appointment.

Address :

2600 Middlefield Rd,
Redwood City, CA 94063.
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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:

  • San Mateo
  • Santa Clara

Appointments

You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7.

For the full set of services, you can call (650) 780-7525 to book your appointment. Staff can also answer any questions you may have.

Food Pantry in Near By City

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.