Centro Services

Food Distribution

Centro offers weekly food distribution to the hungry

• Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, rain or shine.
• Monthly food boxes are distributed on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Recipients are required to present a food bank card. People in need may register for a food bank card at Centro during the same time periods.

Food items vary week to week and may include fresh vegetables, dairy products, meat or poultry, non-perishable canned or dry foods, and more. The items available are different each week and are not guaranteed. We give what we have.

How it Works

We often have a long line of community members who need food, and it is difficult to be fair and ensure everyone is served. We give everyone a number when they arrive, and we distribute food packages in numerical order.

You may arrive early. We hand out numbers for the Tuesday and Thursday distributions beginning at 9:00 AM, and food distribution begins at 10:00 AM.

Food Sources

Food items are provided by Alameda County Food Bank, Daily Bowl, retail outlets, and other agencies. Pet meals, when available, are provided by the Ohlone Humane Society.