A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in San Jose, California distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army operates free local food banks around San Jose, California from almost all of their local social service centers. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Salvation Army Family Store
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 374-2350 to book your appointment.
Address :
1522 Winchester Blvd,
San Jose, CA 95128.
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The Salvation Army - SAN JOSE, CA: Adult Rehabilitation Center
Services provided :
- Adult Rehabilitation Center
- Rehabilitation
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 298-7600 to book your appointment.
Address :
702 W Taylor St,
San Jose, CA 95126.
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- Santa Clara
The Salvation Army - SANTA CLARA (Citadel), CA: Hospitality House
Services provided :
- Boys' & Girls' Club
- Camping Activities
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Community Recreation & Education Programs
- Community Recreation Programs
- Day Camp Activities
- Disaster Services
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Emergency Shelter
- Food & Nutrition
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Group Work Services
- Latchkey Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Military Personnel Assistance
- Music & Arts Programs
- Nutrition Programs
- Residential Camping Activities
- Seasonal Services
- Senior Citizen Clubs
- Transitional Care & Work Release
- Transitional Housing
- Visitation Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 282-1175 to book your appointment.
Address :
405 N 4th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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- Santa Clara
The Salvation Army Silicon Valley
The Seniors program in San Jose is one of fun and fellowship. In addition to the daily lunch, seniors have great opportunities to participate in scheduled trips, costume parties, bingo, games, Zumba, reading and television.
Meals served daily Monday through Friday. Suggested $3.00 contribution for seniors, 60 years and older, or use a Meal Card, cost $30.00 for 11 meals. Guest are required to pay a fee of $8.00, 59 years and younger.
Activities;
-Transportation is provided to a local store. Our bus driver picks them up from our Senior Center and takes them to the store where they shop for about one hour. Afterwards, they are taken to the Senior Center for lunch.
-In addition, about 50-60 Brown Bags (groceries) are handed out each week.
-Seniors exercise every Monday morning with a Zumba trainer.
-Seniors play bingo on Tuesdays and Fridays. They can win food items, plants, and flowers.
-Seniors take trips to places such as San Juan Bautista, Sausalito, Monterey, San Francisco Wharf, Half Moon Bay, etc.
-Holidays are filled with special activities, like the short program included with lunch for Mother's Day, the BBQ on Father's Day, birthday recognition, a Halloween costume party, and Thanksgiving Day lunch.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- exercise & fitness
- recreation
- 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 (408) 282-1165ext3209 to book your appointment.
Address :
359 N 4th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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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:
- Santa Clara
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around San Jose, California have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Churches operate with food donations gathered and deliver to the food pantry nearest you by individuals using food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to elderly who are unable to drive to a nearest community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
We have located 7 Church Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church
St. Paul Community Food Pantry & Helen Hooks Clothes Closet program provides clothe of all type (infant, children to adults – clothing for job interviews too!) for free and the community pantry offers fresh vegetables and non-perishable foods.
For more information about this program please call (408) 926-2649.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 926-2649 to book your appointment.
Address :
1930 E San Antonio St,
San Jose, CA 95116.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Wed: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Harris
St Christopher Church
The St. Christopher Food Pantry serves families in need who live within our Parish boundaries. Families who have registered with the Outreach Office may select two bags of groceries per month.
Our food pantry provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed and simply need assistance to make ends meet.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 269-2226 to book your appointment.
Address :
1576 Curtner Ave,
San Jose, CA 95125.
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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 Cities:
- San Jose
Hillside Church
Farm Drive has partnered with Second Harvest Food Bank to provide food for needy families. Faithful volunteers show up at Hillside to unload a semi loaded with food. Volunteers help unload, sort, bag, and put the food into carts for families. Food distribution is on the first Tuesday of the month from 1 P.M. to 5 P.M.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 781-5984 to book your appointment.
Address :
3110 Dakan Ct, APTS 1 AND 2,
San Jose, CA 95136.
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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
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- San Jose
True Vine Baptist Church
The True Vine Baptist Church Food Ministry is a group of volunteers dedicated to serving and meeting the needs of the community in East San Jose and surrounding areas. Our mission is to meet an ever growing needs in our community.
The Food Ministry prepares boxes of food, donated by Second Harvest each Friday from 9AM to 12PM. Please call to confirm hours before coming to the pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
505 S White Rd,
San Jose, CA 95127.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- San Jose
Church of the Chimes
The Acts of Mercy ministry provides a hot meal, clothes and groceries every Saturday evening, in the Family Life Center, for the needy in our community. We focus on feeding them spiritually and physically and providing clothing, shoes and other supplies.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- clothing
- spiritual support
- 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 (408) 723-3600 to book your appointment.
Address :
1447 Bryan Ave,
San Jose, CA 95118.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
- Tues: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
- Wed: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM EST
- Fri: 12:00 PM - 04:00 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church
St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church offers an emergency food pantry at the church on Saturday mornings. Please call for more information and to confirm distribution times.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
1916 E San Antonio St,
San Jose, CA 95116.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
Crossroad Calvary Church
Crossroad Calvary Church's food pantry serves the eastside community.
Required documents:
- ID card
- Proof of address
- Birth certificate, ID, immunization card for any children
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 272-3636ext to book your appointment.
Address :
990 S Capitol Ave,
San Jose, CA 95127.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- San Jose
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by the Catholic Charity organization focus on addressing food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charity centers for help.
Catholic Charities in San Jose, California are open to families on a first-come, first-serve basis. The centers operate during normal business hours, and provide walk-ins with groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal.
The food pantries are like grocery stores, allow clients the ability to choose the items they need from the groceries that are available on site.
First-time clients of the food pantry will need to apply, and this is done from a one-page application. An applicant will need to provide basic household member as well as demographic information.
We have located 3 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Santa Teresa Catholic Church
Santa Teresa Food Pantry provide food, free of charge, to families and individuals in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 629-7777 to book your appointment.
Address :
794 Calero Ave,
San Jose, CA 95123.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Tues: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Wed: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- San Jose
Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church
The Food Pantry at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church provides food to meet basic nutritional needs for individuals and families in need. Our clients are children, adults or senior citizens with limited or no income, who simply have fallen on hard times or recently unemployed and simply need assistance to make ends meet.
The Food Pantry is open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Please call to confirm times before coming to the pantry.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 729-0101 to book your appointment.
Address :
2040 Nassau Dr,
San Jose, CA 95122.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
- Tues: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
- Wed: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
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- San Jose
Casa De Clara San Jose Catholic Worker
Casa De Clara San Jose Catholic Worker distributes groceries to families in our neighborhood who are low-income and with sky-rocketing rents, have little left over for groceries and other basic necessities. We distribute food every Wednesday afternoon.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 297-8330 to book your appointment.
Address :
318 N 6th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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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 Cities:
- San Jose
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands is a faith-based 501(c)(3) food pantry operated around San Jose, California almost entirely by volunteers.
It provides a 7-day supply of groceries and personal care items free of charge to people in need, regardless of their religious beliefs.
Helping Hands is supported entirely by donations from individuals, service organizations, churches, and businesses in our community.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
We have located 0 Helping Hand Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Mobile Food Pantry
The mobile food pantry program distributes food directly to families in communities around San Jose, California in need during large-scale one-day distributions.
A typical mobile pantry serves 200-250 families distributing up to 10,000 pounds of food. This past year over 6.6 million pounds were distributed through this program.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2024
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantry scheduled to visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
We have located 1 Mobile Food Pantry locations in San Jose, Model.Content.StateName which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Produce Mobile Program brings high-quality fresh fruits and vegetables on a refrigerated truck to people in need at various community and neighborhood locations.
If you'd like to find a Produce Mobile distribution near you, please call our Food Connection line at 800-984-3663. Dates and times are subject to change, please call Food Connection for the latest updates.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call ext to book your appointment.
Address :
5300 Terner Way,
San Jose, CA 95136.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
The St. Vincent de Paul food pantry operates around San Jose, California much like a grocery store where people in need can choose their own food. It helps to enhance their personal dignity and reduces waste due to unwanted food items.
It also helps them to be proactive in addressing any underlying health issues. This is our model of choice for food pantries in the future.
We have located 0 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Food Pantry Delivery Program delivers food and other products once a month at twenty points in around San Jose, California area. This makes it just a bit easier for some of more remote rural agencies to receive their products. About 70% of members take advantage of the Food Pantry Delivery Program.
Food Pantry
We have located 25 Food Pantry locations in San Jose, California which provides a wide array of services. We have partnered so you can also check your eligibility.
Cityteam San Jose
Cityteam’s Community Services help meet the critical needs of those living below the poverty line in Santa Clara County by providing them with the resources they need to overcome the hardships they are facing and to break out of the cycle of poverty. Individuals and families are provided with donated goods including food boxes, backpacks, school supplies, diapers, hygiene items, clothing, household items and furniture.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- diapers & formula
- clothing
- home goods
- furniture
- personal care items
- supplies for school
- personal hygiene
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 293-4657 to book your appointment.
Address :
1297 N 13th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Wed: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Thurs: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Fri: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Sat: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Low-income families must stretch their money as far as possible, which often means sacrificing the variety and nutritional value of food consumed. When a child's basic needs are not met, there are devastating consequences. Children from low-income families are at the highest risk for malnutrition, childhood obesity, poor mental health, and lack of energy. Hunger can have a negative effect on a child's school performance and ability to learn.
The Family Harvest Program addresses these concerns by providing free groceries to low-income families with children under the age of 26. Each family in the Program receives approximately 112 pounds of food per month (the equivalent of 3-4 bags of groceries).
The Food Bank's Community Nutritionists also provide materials to promote healthier eating habits among children and adults and offer special tastings of food items that might be unfamiliar to Family Harvest members. Newsletters contain information about various health and nutrition issues as well as delicious recipes and food preparation instructions. The newsletters are printed in multiple languages for our diverse client population.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- nutrition education
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call ext to book your appointment.
Address :
285 Azucar Ave,
San Jose, CA 95111.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
Cathedral of Faith
Our Vision is to assist low-income and homeless people in Santa Clara County by providing food, basic life necessities, and job training resources in a loving and supportive environment.
What Reaching Out provides:
-One-on-one personal need ascertainment,
-Motivate and guide individuals toward adult education and vocational training
-Provide basic life necessities and food to local homeless and homeless ministries
-Serve boxes of groceries and turkeys at the annual Christmas Food Distribution.
Our services and food distribution is offer twice weekly, Wednesdays and Thursday. The Reaching Out Building is behind the main church across from the playground.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- navigating the system
- one-on-one support
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 267-4691ext3048 to book your appointment.
Address :
2315 Canoas Garden Ave,
San Jose, CA 95125.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Cathedral of Faith
The Cathedral of Faith hopes to be a beacon of light to the community, sharing the love of God in practical, dynamic ways. We have numerous ministries to do just that; reaching out to lend a hand in our neighborhoods, through food, home repair, education, prayer, and encouragement. Take a moment to check out our Community Outreach ministries on our website.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- support network
- spiritual support
- more education
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 979-3048ext to book your appointment.
Address :
2315 Canoas Garden Ave,
San Jose, CA 95125.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
Iglesia El Buen Pastor
No one should go through hunger. For this reason the Church of the Living God "The Good Shepherd" provides help to any person or family that lives in the city of San Jose, with a bag of food. Get your pantry bag for free. Distribution is the last Friday of each month from 7 PM to 9 PM. We also offer free blood pressure tests and workshops on health and healthy food preparation.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- health education
- nutrition education
- checkup & test
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (562) 307-6802 to book your appointment.
Address :
1937 Concourse Dr,
San Jose, CA 95131.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Cities:
- San Jose
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen distributes grocery bags to families in need on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 10:00am - 11:30 am. The bags are filled with nutritionally balanced items such as rice, beans, peanut butter, tuna fish, eggs, milk and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call ext to book your appointment.
Address :
2150 Alum Rock Ave,
San Jose, CA 95116.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
- Tues: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
- Wed: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
- Thurs: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
- Fri: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
Jubilee Christian Center
Outreach Pantry program provides food pantry to more than 20,000 people. The annual Thanksgiving and Christmas food and toy giveaways plus countless other events and community programs have helped transform lives and rebuild families. For more information call 408.262.0900.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 262-0900 to book your appointment.
Address :
175 Nortech Pkwy,
San Jose, CA 95134.
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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:
- Santa Clara
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
Grocery program provides grocery bags to about 165 families each month. The bags are filled with nutritionally balanced items such as rice, beans, peanut butter, tuna fish, eggs, milk and fresh fruits and vegetables. Call 408-922-9085 to get services.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 922-9085ext to book your appointment.
Address :
2980 Senter Rd,
San Jose, CA 95111.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- Santa Clara
St. Martin of Tours Food Box Pantry
We provide healthy food (including non-perishable, some produce and dairy) every 3rd Friday of the month.
We use a client-choice model, where clients may choose the food items they prefer. Available items vary, based on donations.
We serve anyone who attends the distribution, in person, and signs in. Expect the process to take up to 1.5 hours.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 410-3222ext to book your appointment.
Address :
200 O'Connor Dr,
San Jose, CA 95128.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: Closed
- Tues: Closed
- Wed: Closed
- Thurs: Closed
- Fri: 09:00 PM - 10:30 PM EST
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Cities:
- San Jose
Korean American Community Services of Silicon Valley
Through the Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties, KACS brown bag program distributes a bag of nutritious groceries, such as rice, canned food, cereal, fruits, and vegetables, to low-income seniors over 60 and disabled individuals over 55 living in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.
Our volunteers distribute the food every Thursday.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 920-9743 to book your appointment.
Address :
1099 N 4th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Hours Of Operations :
- Mon: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Help Residents of Counties:
- San Mateo
- Santa Clara
St. Julie Billiart Parish
Through the Food Pantry ministry, the parishioners of St. Julie Billiart community embrace all people as children of God and reach out to care for those in need.
Services provided :
- emergency food
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
366 Saint Julie Dr,
San Jose, CA 95119.
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St. Maria Goretti Parish
St. Maria Goretti Parish partners with the Family Harvest Program to strengthen the community and develop a safety net of food services by providing monthly food assistance to low-income families. We proudly serve San Jose residents by distributing food every 3rd Wednesday of each month.
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call to book your appointment.
Address :
2980 Senter Rd,
San Jose, CA 95111.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties
Second Harvest Food Bank's Brown Bag Program provides nutritious groceries twice a month to low-income older adults (ages 60+) and disabled individuals (ages 55+) at distribution sites in Santa Clara County and San Mateo County.
Sample Brown Bag Food Items:
• Chicken
• Eggs
• Fresh Produce
• Cereal
• Rice
• Other staple items
Brown Bag participants also benefit from workshops and activities that focus on healthy eating, nutritious recipes, and food safety. Newsletters and other educational materials — provided in multiple languages for our diverse client population — address health issues and other information relevant to seniors.
Services provided :
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call ext to book your appointment.
Address :
3590 Cas Dr,
San Jose, CA 95111.
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- Fri: 11:30 AM - 12:45 PM EST
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- San Mateo
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Portuguese Organization for Social Services and Opportunities (POSSO)
POSSO is a Second Harvest Food Bank distribution center. More than 100 bags of groceries are distributed to low-income individuals and families each week.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 293-0877 to book your appointment.
Address :
1115 E Santa Clara St,
San Jose, CA 95116.
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- Mon: 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM EST
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Cityteam San Jose - Dining Hall
Thousands of people in the San Jose area woke up today hungry and homeless. For the poorest of the poor among us, this is real life. Living under bridges, rummaging through trash cans for scraps of food and desperately searching for other ways to survive. Many believe they are a throw-away society. Here at the Cityteam Rescue Mission we restore hope, faith and dignity to the homeless who are easily overlooked in our community. Every night our guests at the Rescue Mission are provided with hot, homecooked food. A hot meal is often the first step to helping a homeless person get off the streets. Our dinning hall serves men, women and children every night starting at 5:00 PM. At Cityteam, our desire is to see lives transformed. Sometimes that process begins with a hot nutritious meal or a night's shelter. But at it's heart, this ministry is about coming alongside needy people and helping them rebuild their lives.
Services provided :
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 288-2153 to book your appointment.
Address :
1174 Old Bayshore Hwy,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen at Goodwill Building
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen is committed to providing no cost, hot nutritious meals and support services in a dignified, safe and caring environment. We provide services to all needy individuals, with special concern for families, senior citizens and homeless. Loaves & Fishes was founded in 1980 to fill a void in the community for these special populations. Our kitchens now serve meals five days each week at four locations. The number of guests has grown from the initial 11 guests served on February 15, 1980, to more than 400 people served daily. Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, handicap or sexual orientation. Goodwill Building - Meals Served: Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm; Beginning March 3rd, 2014: Serving To-Go meals only Monday through Friday at 4pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 998-1500 to book your appointment.
Address :
1080 N 7th St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen at Grace Baptist Chuch
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen is committed to providing no cost, hot nutritious meals and support services in a dignified, safe and caring environment. We provide services to all needy individuals, with special concern for families, senior citizens and homeless. Loaves & Fishes was founded in 1980 to fill a void in the community for these special populations. Our kitchens now serve meals five days each week at four locations. The number of guests has grown from the initial 11 guests served on February 15, 1980, to more than 400 people served daily. Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, handicap or sexual orientation.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 998-1500 to book your appointment.
Address :
484 E San Fernando St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Lord's Pantry GDLCSJ
As a ministry of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of San Jose, our mission is to Care for our clients, our community, as well as one another. Grow in faith and love, and Serve those in need of food, to the best of oo. The Lord's Pantry is a nonprofit, emergency food program run completely (except for the Director) by VOLUNTEERS. We arr an agency of the ​Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara County ​​​​​​​serving these ziip code areas: 95121, 94122, 95127, 95132, 95133, 95140 and 95148. On a monthly basis and by referral only, we provide three to five days of groceries based on the size of the family. This Pantry also offers a Second Helping program that allows groceries twice a month for those who qualify.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 258-7563 to book your appointment.
Address :
121 S White,
San Jose, CA 95127.
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Recovery Café San José
Recovery Café is founded on the belief that every human being is precious, worthy of love and deserving of the opportunities to fulfill his or her potential. In this loving community people who cannot afford long-term recovery services will come to belong, heal and know themselves as loved. In this sanctuary from the streets, the Café will help participants develop tools and access other community resources for stabilizng recovery. Meaningful daily activities and a positive community are powerful forces that help break the patterns and challenges of addiction, unemployment and homelessness. Meals: Lunch and dinner will be served daily. Meals are free to members. Shared meals will provide the opportunity for members to interact. Volunteering for the preparation, service and clean up for meals will also provide opportunities for service.
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 294-2963 to book your appointment.
Address :
80 S Fifth St,
San Jose, CA 95112.
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Sacred Heart Community Service - Louise's Pantry
Each day, staff and volunteers serve food to more than 400 families. We have two permanent food programs: a three-day supply called an emergency supplement, and an assortment of food for homeless customers that requires no prep or cooking. Customers can receive food twice a month. Each customer leaves with a grocery bag of nonperishable items, a 5 to 15 pound bag of produce, and a cold bag that consists of a meat product, eggs, a loaf of bread, and a package of tortillas. The agency also provides non-cooking bags to homeless customers and others who don't have a kitchen or are unable to cook. All the food in those bags are ready to serve and all cans have pop-tops that can be opened without a can opener. Pop-top protein items, such as meat soups and chili, are always a big need. Sacred Heart serves customers living in the following zip codes (which are subject to change): 95110, 95117, 95125, 95126, 95128 and 95134. Any customer not living in one of the above zip codes can come to Sacred Heart Community Service on a one-time basis for food. We then refer them to Second Harvest for additional services.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 278-2160 to book your appointment.
Address :
1381 S First St,
San Jose, CA 95110.
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San Jose Neighbors That Care, Inc.
San Jose Neighbors That Care, Inc., wants to thank the generous businesses, clubs, corporations, foundations, and private donors for their assistance in buying food and clothing for needy families this past year. Due to your generosity, we have distributed over 125,000 lbs of food to families in need. The downturn in the economy has created a larger need than ever before. We are thankful for all the support and will continue to reach out to help families with children. We want to give every child a chance. No child should have to go to bed hungry in Silicon Valley.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 269-2893 to book your appointment.
Address :
5205 Alan Ave,
San Jose, CA 95124.
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St. Julie Billiart Parish Food Pantry
Through the Food Pantry ministry, the parishioners of St. Julie Billiart community embrace all people as children of God and reach out to care for those in need. In the last year, the food pantry has provided food to 1,200 to 1,400 people each month. In addition, 200 Christmas baskets were given out in 2010. We need your continued support in both food and monetary donations to make sure we can continue this vital service to the community.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 226-3533 to book your appointment.
Address :
366 St Julie Dr,
San Jose, CA 95119.
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Santa Maria Urban Ministry - Food Pantry
Santa Maria Urban Ministry (SMUM) distributes food from supporters, including Second Harvest Food Bank, and Martha’s Kitchen, to about 1,800 people a month, half of whom are children. If a Client lives in one of these zip code areas, Santa Maria Urban Ministry is the designated food agency (Si usted vive en una de estas áreas del código postal, El Ministerio Urbano de Santa MarÃa es la agencia señalada del alimento): 95110, 95117, 95125, 95126, 95128, 95131, 95132 and 95134. To register, please bring a valid ID and proof of address (such as a recent utility bill or recent personal letter envelope) as proof of zip code area residency.
Services provided :
- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 292-3314 to book your appointment.
Address :
778 S Almaden,
San Jose, CA 95110.
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Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties
Second Harvest Food Bank of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties is the trusted leader dedicated to ending local hunger. Since its inception in 1974, Second Harvest has become one of the largest food banks in the nation, providing food to an average of nearly one quarter of a million people each month. The Food Bank mobilizes individuals, companies, and community partners to connect people to the nutritious food they need. Nearly half of the food distributed is fresh produce. Second Harvest also plays a leading role in promoting federal nutrition programs and educating families on how to make healthier food choices.
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- food pantry
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 266-8866 to book your appointment.
Address :
750 Curtner Ave,
San Jose, CA 95125.
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St. Martin of Tours Parish - Food Box Program
The Food Box Program is a major food distribution program offering various opportunities for parishioners to participate. Volunteers are needed to sort, pack, and distribute the food once per month. Volunteers can join us at any time. Food sorting is done on the third Monday of the month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Food packing is on the third Friday of the month from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. in the gym. Food Box delivery is offered to recipient individuals or agencies on an “as needed†basis
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You can privately and easily book your appointment online for select services 24/7. For the full set of services, you can call (408) 294-8953 to book your appointment.
Address :
200 Oâconnor Dr,
San Jose, CA 95128.
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Drive-thru Food Pantries
Since the start of the coronavirus, drive-thru food pantries have become the safest, most efficient way to provide food to our struggling neighbors.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are open for anyone who needs help getting food. There are no eligibility criteria. Visitors do not need to provide any identification or income statements.
Only two piece of information is asked
- You Zipcode, and
- Number of people in their family.
You dont need to take appointment. Drive-thru pantries are first-come, first served so plan to arrive early.
How do drive-thru pantries actually work?
There are lot of volunteers help at Drive-thru food pantries. While not all drive-thru pantries operate in the same way, here�s how most work:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the parking area.
Visitors pull up to the pantry in their car and are usually guided into a clearly marked queue. As people move through the pantry, staff will continue to move the cars forward to get everyone through as quickly and safely as possible.
Checkin.
You are required to fill some information for Pantry's recording keeping.
Food is loaded into the cars.
Pre-packed bags of food, usually full of shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats are loaded by volunteers into the trunk of the car.
Pet Food Pantry
One in four pet owners who give up their pets to a shelter say it is because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet Food Pantries are designed to fill the void in the nation�s current assistance programs that exclude the purchase of food and supplies for family pets.
The Pet Food Pantry provides free pet food, for 3 months or less, to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in San Jose, California
Who are eligible for Pet Food Pantry
Pet Food Pantry helps people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
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.