Pantry Redesign
The pantry has undergone a redesign which is centered on making the shopping experience welcoming and equitable for all clients. It reflects our belief that families deserve not only food support, but the dignity of choice and the confidence of a safe, clean environment.
The following improvements have been installed in our neighborhood food hub, funded through an Alameda County Community Food Bank capacity grant.
- Glass-door display freezer
- Refrigerated display-deli case for premade meals
- Multi-tiered produce shelving
- Individual registration desks
Here are photos of the space, including the shelves that have been in place since the start.
San Lorenzo Food Pantry – January Update
As the need for food assistance continues to grow, the San Lorenzo Food Pantry is asking for community support to help meet increasing demand. Recent funding changes and rising costs have created new challenges, but with your partnership, we can continue providing food and care to local families in need.
Mobile Food Pantry Truck
The delivery of the mobile pantry truck has been delayed until late spring 2026 due to unforeseen challenges. We are grateful that our community generously helped us raise the full amount needed to purchase the truck, currently newly imposed tariffs have resulted in an unexpected additional expense of $12,000 that must be covered prior to delivery.
This delay affects our ability to serve families who need this new program which ensures equitable access to nutritious food and essential support. We can overcome this final hurdle and get the truck on the road, ensuring continued access to food for those who need it. There are two meaningful ways the community can support this cause:
- Cash donations to help cover the $12,000 tariff cost
- Business sponsorships through advertising “wrap” placement on the mobile pantry van. We are seeking one or two local businesses to sponsor this space for $11,000, increasing exposure to your business while directly supporting hunger relief in our community.
Every contribution brings us one step closer to getting the Mobile Food Pantry on the road and serving those who need it most. We ask our community and local businesses to come together during this critical moment and help ensure this new service can continue.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting our neighbors in need.
Volunteer Opportunities
We’re seeking volunteers during the 1st quarter 2026 to help in several key areas:
- Need drivers age 35+ years old to pick up food donations on Mondays from 8am-1pm. Must be able to load 40 lbs bags and must be willing to drive 21 ft length van
- Answering phones, scheduling appointments, and providing referrals
- Registering clients on Wednesdays (bilingual volunteers especially needed in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Dari, Spanish, or Cantonese)
- Sorting, bagging, and shelving food on Mondays and Fridays
- Picking up food donations from the Hayward Farmers Market on select Saturdays (12–2 PM)
Other Ways to Help
- Donate $50 gift cards for Target or local grocery stores
- Donate specific items to the pantry: adult diapers and feminine products
How to Give
- Email: slzfoodbank@gmail.com (to volunteer or ask questions)
- Mail donations to:
San Lorenzo Family Help Center
20960 Corsair Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545 - Drop off donations: Back receiving door
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday, 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
Service Community for the San Lorenzo Family Help Center
Food Pick Up is by appointment only
Please call or text us to make an appointment (341) 314-6770 between 9 AM and 3 PM Monday, Friday, Saturday.
You must live in our service community which includes: the unincorporated areas of San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, Hayward Acres, Castro Valley, Fairview, Hayward or south San Leandro zip codes (94578 or 94579).
You must have and bring a government ID (from in the United States or outside the U.S.) AND a document that shows your current address. We accept documents like (paper or electronic):
- utility bills
- medical letters or bills
- bank statements
- automobile registration
Locations & Operations
Onsite Food Pick Up
Address:
San Lorenzo Family Help Center
20960 Corsair Blvd
Hayward 94545
Hours:
Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays –10:30 AM to 3:00 PM
- First appointment is 10:30 AM
- Last appointment is 2:30 PM
Wednesdays — 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM
- First appointment 10:30 AM
- Last appointment is 1:30 PM.
Mobile Pantry – Serving the San Lorenzo Community
Mobile Pantry temporarily discontinued until further notice
Foodnow.Net
If you are in need of food and not in our service area, visit foodnow.net and enter your zip code to find food pantries near you.
Grants Support the San Lorenzo Family Help Center
As a non-profit, much of our support comes from grant funding. Grants are foundational and enable us to meet our mission and serve our community. Here are some of them…
- Albertsons Companies Foundation
- Stopwaste.org
- Kaiser Foundation Grants & Volunteering
- Alameda County Community Food Bank
- Hayward Rotary Club
- San Leandro Rotary Club
- The City of Hayward
- Eden Health District
- Unincorporated Alameda County (CDBG) Community Development Block Grant
- Altamont Education Advisory Board
- Whole Foods Market Community Giving
The San Lorenzo Family Help Center Mission
To support families in the wider San Lorenzo area by coordinating and distributing nutritious emergency food and targeted resources in partnership with volunteers, organizations, and our community.
Faces of Our Client Community
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Visit the USDA website to read the full USDA Nondiscrimination Statement, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights.
Additional Food Assistance
For additional food assistance, visit the Alameda County Community Food Bank website or call 510-635-3663 to find locations near you. Or go directly to foodnow.net, enter your zip code.
Additional support is found through Women, Infants, & Children.