October 2025

Progress Newsletter

Across our communities, many families are facing ongoing disruptions and hardships. Rising costs of living, housing challenges, and economic uncertainty continue to strain household budgets — and for many, putting food on the table has become increasingly difficult.

Food insecurity is not a distant issue; it is a daily reality for our neighbors, families, and friends. Thankfully, throughout the Bay Area local organizations are working tirelessly to ensure that no one goes hungry.

Photo courtesy of Catholic Worker House

San Francisco/San Mateo County

• ALAS (Ayudando Latinos A Soñar) – With a deep commitment to community wellness, ALAS operates a food pantry that supports immigrants and families in need along the coast.
• CALL Primrose Center – Supporting food needs throughout the Mid-Peninsula, CALL Primrose ensures that nutritious groceries are available for individuals and families facing hardship.
• Catholic Worker House – In Redwood City, the Catholic Worker House team continue their long tradition of offering free food and hot breakfasts to those in need.
• Coastside Hope – On the coast, Coastside Hope’s pantry plays a crucial role in supporting seniors and vulnerable residents.
• Daly City Community Service Center - Offers food assistance, housing support, and essential resources and referrals to help individuals and families in need to stabilize their living situations.
• Puente de la Costa Sur – In Pescadero, Puente’s food pantry is one of many vital services they offer to support local families, farmworkers, and youth.
• Saint Anthony's Dining Room - Serving nutritious meals daily in San Francisco and hosts a weekly Farmers Market providing groceries to low-income residents and seniors in the Tenderloin.
• Saint Francis Center – Serving the Fair Oaks community, Saint Francis Center provides a local food pantry and essential resources to help families stay nourished and supported.
• Samaritan House – A very active food pantry run by an army of volunteers, Samaritan House serves thousands of residents each month with compassion and care.
• St. Anthony's Padua Dining Room – In Menlo Park, St. Anthony's serves meals and distribute groceries 6 days a week, 52 weeks a year.

East Bay

• Alameda County Community Food Bank – A cornerstone organization in the East Bay, distributing millions of meals annually through local pantries, schools, and community partners across Oakland and beyond.
• Berkeley Food Network – Operating several direct food assistance programs and serving as a hub for dozens of community-based organizations to shop for food for their pantries and meal programs, they partner with non-profit organizations, schools, and faith-based organizations to get high-quality, healthy food to people in need.
• The East Oakland Collective – Community members are working towards a better future for the underserved populations and communities of deep East Oakland by distributing groceries, hygiene and household supplies weekly.
• Oakland Community Kitchens (St. Vincent de Paul) – Serves hot, nutritious meals daily to anyone in need and connects guests with additional social and employment support services.

These organizations remind us of the power of community, compassion, and collective action. Their work ensures that hope, dignity, and care continue to reach those who need it most.

If you are able, consider donating, volunteering, or spreading the word about these essential local programs. Together, we can make a difference and help ensure that every person in our community has access to the food and support they deserve. Thank you for your kindness and support!