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Email from City of San Mateo Find and support important food resources in our community Supporting Neighbors Through the Shutdown: Local Food Resources & Ways to Help With the ongoing federal government shutdown delaying or reducing CalFresh (California’s SNAP) food assistance benefits, the City of San Mateo is reminding residents that immediate, local help is available. “Residents are feeling real stress as CalFresh benefits are disrupted,” said San Mateo Mayor Rob Newsom. “No one in our community should worry about going without food. Support is here, and we’re committed to connecting anyone in need with reliable local resources.” Residents seeking food assistance can contact Samaritan House, the City’s primary partner for emergency food programs. Call the Samaritan House team at (650) 347-3648 for food and other assistance. Emergency Groceries (San Mateo Locations) Samaritan House Food Services St. Vincent de Paul – Homeless Help Center Prepared or Ready-to-Eat Meals Samaritan House Kitchen LifeMoves — First Step for Families Second Harvest of Silicon Valley Food Distribution Sites (San Mateo) San Mateo Event Center weekly distribution Senior Meal Programs Bay Tree Bistro Lunch Program at San Mateo Senior Center Monday | Wednesday | Friday - Cost: $7 Bay Tree Bistro Lunch Program at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Tuesday | Thursday - Suggested Voluntary Contribution: $5 How Residents and Businesses Can Help Residents and businesses who want to support their neighbors during the shutdown can donate or volunteer through countywide efforts led by San Mateo County’s Human Services Agency and Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. These programs help get food directly to families who are experiencing gaps in CalFresh benefits. You can also support the San Mateo County Edible Food Recovery Program, which helps rescue surplus food and share it with those who need it most. The program also keeps edible food out of landfills, reducing waste and supporting the County’s sustainability goals. Samaritan House, the City’s core food-assistance partner, also welcomes community support through donations, pantry stocking, food drives, and Mobile Meals volunteer opportunities. Every $1 helps create four meals, and donations made by November 30 will be matched 2:1, up to $100,000. Pantry donations can be dropped off Monday–Friday, 3:00–4:45 p.m., at 4031 Pacific Blvd. Another way to make a real difference is by volunteering with a food recovery organization near you. There are more than 26 organizations across the county that could use an extra set of hands. Check out the County’s interactive map to find one close to home and join the effort to fight hunger in our community. Additional Ways to Support Local Food Security • San Mateo County Human Services Agency: Resources for finding food assistance, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support countywide efforts: • San Mateo County Office of Sustainability Coordination for community support efforts, food security programs, and volunteer/donation partnerships: https://www.smcsustainability.org • Second Harvest of Silicon Valley — Volunteer, Donate, or Host a Drive This is the main countywide hub for supporting food distribution organizations. o Volunteer o Donate funds or food o Ways to Help • Samaritan House — Volunteer, Donate, or Host a Drive o Volunteer o Donate o Ways to Help “San Mateo is a compassionate community, and many families are feeling the effects of the federal shutdown,” said City Manager Alex Khojikian. “We want residents to know that help is close by. Our nonprofit partners, including Samaritan House, St. Vincent de Paul and Second Harvest, are ready to support anyone who needs food assistance.” Want to Receive eNews Citywide Updates & Events Every Friday? Sign Up Below for eNews and Updates on Other Topics of Interest! Subscribe Here Follow us on social media & stay engaged Share This Email Share This Email Share This Email City of San Mateo | 330 West 20th Avenue | San Mateo, CA 94403 US Unsubscribe | Update Profile | Our Privacy Policy | Constant Contact Data Notice