Food help
Food banks, free meals and food benefits. Each listing links to the official page; hours and details change, so confirm there. Last checked October 19, 2026.
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Alameda County
Alameda County Community Food Bank ↗The food bank serving Alameda County, with a way to find food and information on programs.
Alameda County
Alameda County Community Food Bank: CalFresh help ↗Information on applying for CalFresh through the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
Alameda County
Alameda County Social Services Agency ↗County agency for CalFresh food benefits, Medi-Cal, and help for older adults and children.
Concord
Monument Crisis Center ↗A Concord nonprofit offering food, benefits help and other services for families.
Contra Costa County
CalFresh food benefits: apply (GetCalFresh) ↗California's online application for CalFresh food benefits, run by Code for America. Applies to residents of any California county.
Contra Costa County
Find food help: Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ↗Where to find free groceries and other food help in Contra Costa County.
Contra Costa County
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano ↗The regional food bank for Contra Costa and Solano counties. Its site has a pantry finder and information on getting food help.
Contra Costa County
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa ↗A Contra Costa nonprofit that serves free meals.
Contra Costa County
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region ↗Home-delivered meals and a senior dining program for older adults in central and east Contra Costa.
Contra Costa County
St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County ↗A Contra Costa nonprofit providing meals, a dining room and other help to people in need.
Livermore
Open Heart Kitchen ↗A Tri-Valley nonprofit that serves free meals and groceries to people in need.
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