Guide to Food Assistance Programs
Many people in San Mateo County suffer from food insecurity. That means they cannot get all the food they need to be healthy. The good news is that San Mateo County has many great resources to help people get nutritious food for free or at reduced cost.
Local food assistance programs and services
There are different types of food assistance programs to meet people’s different needs. Click on a category in the list below to help you find the type of resource you need. For information about how these programs and services can help you reach your personal health goals, call our Care Coordination department at 650-616-2060.
Categories
- Financial aid helps eligible people pay for food they buy
- Food delivery services bring food to those who cannot get to the store
- Food pantries give free groceries to people who need them
- Food pickup events provide free bagged groceries
- School nutrition programs offer free or low-cost meals to qualified students
- Shelters give people in need a place to stay as well as food
- Sit-down meal programs serve free or low-cost hot meals on a regular basis
Programs and services