Community Food Resources
Local (San Mateo County) Food Resources
- The Community Service Center/Daly City Partership can assist with resources. They also partner with Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley.
- Additionally, visit San Mateo County's web page here Food Resources - San Mateo County.
SF-Marin Food Bank
The Cow Palace is a food distribution site for the SF-Marin Food Bank, operating every Friday morning. This "pop-up pantry" provides emergency groceries to those in need. To get food, you must be on the SF-Marin Food Bank's distribution list, which often requires on-site sign-up, though some specific programs might have other registration methods.
Location: Cow Palace, 2600 Geneva Ave (at Castillo), Daly City, CA
Day: Every Friday
Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Distribution method:
The SF-Marin Food Bank organizes the distribution, and the Cow Palace acts as a site.
Eligibility:
To receive food, you must be on the SF-Marin Food Bank's distribution list.
Sign-up:
For general assistance, you may need to sign up on-site, though specific programs may have different registration processes.
Alternatives:
If you need food immediately, the SF-Marin Food Bank website or calling 2-1-1 can provide information on other emergency food options.
Federal and State Food Resources
- The "red card" likely relates to a CalFresh EBT card, which is used to purchase food. CalFresh, federally known as SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to eligible low-income individuals and families. These benefits are loaded onto an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used like a debit card at participating grocery stores and some restaurants.
- Department of Social Services program, CalFresh or apply for foods stamps at CalFresh.
- For emergency food services USA Emergency Food Assistance.
- USDA National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (866) 348-6479 or 1-877-8-HAMBRE (877) 842-6273.
- Or call call 2-1-1 to find agencies and community organizations that can assist you with finding food in an emergency.