The district has put together some food assistance resources for any family who may find themselves in need. If we hear of any further resources, they will be added to this page in the future.
Families in San Jose can access free groceries through local food banks such as Second Harvest of Silicon Valley. Here is how you can contact the food bank for more information:
Call: 1-800-984-3663
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The food bank’s staff speaks English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin and Tagalog. Three-way interpretation is available for other languages.
Text "FOOD" to 876-876
After Hours – Call 211. It’s free, confidential, and available 24/7 in multiple languages. Operated by United Way Bay Area.
Visit the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) - CalFresh Website.
Food banks across California provide free food to people in their communities. To find a food bank, visit https://www.cafoodbanks.org/find-food.
If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity, local resources are available:
• Open Monday–Friday
• 1080 N 7th St | 3 PM – 4 PM
• 1377 Piedmont Rd | 4 PM – 5 PM
Sacred Heart Community Services
• Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 9 AM – 4 PM
• Tuesday | 9 AM – 6 PM
• Friday | 9 AM – 12 PM
• 1381 S 1st St
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
• Open Monday–Friday
• 4001 N 1st St | 8 AM – 5 PM
• Open Tuesday & Wednesday
• 749 Story Rd | 4 PM – 5 PM
• Monday (Drive-Through Distribution)
• 1411 Marbury Rd | 9 AM – 10 AM