Grocery programs and food pantries provide supplemental bags of groceries to older adults and adults with disabilities.
The Mercy Retirement & Care Center’s Brown Bag Program provides a bag of supplemental groceries twice a month to eligible low-income seniors. The bags are distributed throughout Alameda County. Normally the bags consist of bread, fresh produce, assorted canned foods & other items depending on availability. To register and for pickup site information, call 510-269-9640.
Partners with local food pantries, hot-meal programs, senior centers and other non-profits throughout Alameda County to distribute food. To find a location to pick up groceries or a hot meal, community members can call the Food Assistance Helpline at 510-635-FOOD (3663) or visit FoodNow.net or ComidaAhora.net.
Serves those who live, work or go to school in the City of Alameda only. Food distribution and food pantry information, call 510-523-5850 or visit, www.alamedafoodbank.org to schedule an in-person shopping appointment or order curbside pickup.
Wellness Programs serves the sick and vulnerable who need food to support their medical treatment. Offers Medically-Tailored Meals, Fresh Groceries, Mobile Groceries, and Nutrition Counseling and Education. Contact 510-622-0221 for more information.
Tri-City Volunteers (serves Newark, Fremont, Union City residents)
Emergency Food Baskets, food distribution and mobile pantry. For more information call 510-793-4583 or visit https://www.tri-cityvolunteers.org.
Local Senior Centers
Contact your local senior center to find out if they offer groceries for their members.