Local Resources
Need Access to Food or Groceries?
For general resource information, visit Alameda County's Resource Finder page or call 2-1-1.
Your Library can provide free food through special programming or help you find the resources to access groceries or meals.
Food Insecurity Resources
Winter Clothing Giveaway!
Dec 19th | 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Join us at our Winter Clothing Giveaway! Get some: Pantry goods, new and gently used clothing, jackets, blankets and toys!
Free Formula Exchange
A mutual aid network designed to help families find and donate formula. Fill out their form to be connected with a donor near you.
Homies Empowerment Food Pantry: Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10:00AM to 3:00PM. No ID required. Open to all community. 7637 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland (510) 729-2072
Telegraph CMC Food Pantry: Wednesdays & Fridays
Distributes to people in need in Oakland and Alameda County on Wed & Fri (9:30am-1:30pm) and Wed evenings from 5-7 pm. 5316 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland Food Distribution Sites
A list of food distribution sites and resources
East Bay SPCA: Pet Food Pantry
The East Bay SPCA Pet Food Pantry provides supplemental food for dogs and cats. Pre-register 1 week prior at eastbayspca.org/petfoodpantry.
City Team: Mobile food pantry and hot meal locations
Mobile food pantry and hot meals at various locations. CityTeam also offers housing, showers, medical care, and other support services.
Sunday Harvest Market: 1st and 3rd Sundays
Get fresh produce and pre-made meals on 1st, 3rd, and sometimes 2nd Sundays, 2:30–5pm at Sparc-it-Place, 3427 San Pablo Ave.
OUSD Food Distribution Sites
A list of food pantries and distribution sites located at Oakland Unified schools.
East Oakland Collective: Free Grocery Tuesdays
East Oakland Collective distributes FREE fresh groceries every Tuesday and Thursday, 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM at 7800 MacArthur Blvd. Oakland.
Lake Merritt UMC: Free Bag Lunches Tuesdays & Thursdays
Lake Merritt UMC distributes lunches Tues & Thurs 11:30am–1pm around SW Lake Merritt and bag lunches Tues 12:30pm in the church parking lot.
Restuarants offering free food to families using Cal Fresh
A list of restuarants offering free food to families using Cal Fresh.
Melrose27x: Free Food Tuesdays
Free food Tuesdays at the Melrose Community Garden between Vicksburg & Ygnacio Ave. Every Tuesday between 2-3pm. First come, first served!
Hope Collaborative: Food Pantry Locations
A list of food resources that are NOT food bank partners listed on the Alameda County Community Food Bank Now's Resources
Alameda County Community Food Bank
Need food today? Call our Helpline at 1-510-635-3663. Hours of operation: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Foodnow.net: Food Pantry Locations
Find local food pantries in the bay area.