Get Food
COVID-19 update: Need food? Call 1-800-984-3663.
Summer meal locations: Search a map for all locations that are distributing meals for kids 18 and under throughout the summer in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Click here.
Pandemic EBT: Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals can apply for P-EBT benefits. Receive up to $365 per child to spend at the grocery store. Apply at ca.p-ebt.org/info by July 15, 2020.
Get the food and nutrition you need
Living in our region can be expensive. But you don’t have to choose between paying bills or eating healthy food. Second Harvest offers a number of free food resources. Many don’t even require ID to apply.
Second Harvest is committed to providing free healthy food to anyone in need. You will be welcomed at our food distribution sites, regardless of your citizenship or immigration status, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
Want free groceries?
There are a number of ways to get started:
Search by zip code:
By clicking search, you will be redirected to an independent site. Second Harvest is not responsible for information provided by this unrelated third-party website. If you can’t find what you need, call 1-800-984-3663 to speak with a Food Connection specialist.
Other ways to find free groceries:
Call 1-800-984-3663
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Our staff speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog. Three-way interpretation available for other languages.
Afterhours – Call 211. It’s free, confidential and available 24/7 in multiple languages. Operated by United Way Bay Area.
Want a prepared meal?
Find free meals in Silicon Valley for people of all ages.
Kids and teens eat free this summer
Nutritious food is critical throughout the entire year for better health and emotional well-being. Kids and teens under 18 can get free, healthy meals this summer – click here for locations distributing meals in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties.
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Share your story
We know that many are worried about putting food on the table because of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’re focused on making sure everyone has access to nutritious food.
We’re collecting stories during these tough times and want to hear from you. By sharing these stories, we remind each other that no one is alone and that we can build a hunger-free community together.
