Food Assistance
August Boeger Food Bank
MPESD has partnered with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley to host a food bank on the 1st Thursday of each month. Food distribution is open to all, and is first come first served, so be sure to arrive early.
Address: August Boeger Middle School Cafeteria, 1944 Flint Avenue, San Jose, CA 95148
Hours: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Got Questions?
Trudy Martinez
trmartinez@mpesd.org
To find all food banks in the neighborhood, go to https://www.shfb.org/get-food/
Get Connected
You can dial 2-1-1 to be connected to United Way Bay Area, which will connect you to local community services.
CalFresh Food is a nutrition program that helps people buy food. It offers a free EBT card that can be used to buy food at most stores and select online retailers.
Phone Number: 1 (877) 847-3663
Website: https://calfresh.dss.ca.gov/food/
Fresh Approach helps connect communities to fresh produce at farmers' markets in your neighborhood. The mobile farmers' market schedule is regularly updated.
Phone Number: (925) 771-2990
Website: https://www.freshapproach.org/mobile-farmers-market/
You can text GETFOOD to (408) 455-5181, Food Connection, a toll-free hotline that provides connection to food resources.
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley can help connect you to an number of food resources in your community. Organization hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Phone Number: 1 (800) 984-3663
Website: https://www.shfb.org/get-food/
The Santa Clara County Social Services Agency provides nutritious hot meals for all older adults. This is available for dine-in and home-delivered meals.
Phone Number: (408) 755-7600
Santa Clara County & East San Jose PEACE Partnership
About the East San Jose PEACE Partnership
The East San Jose PEACE (Prevention Efforts Advance Community Equity) Partnership is a group of residents and organizations working together to build a healthy, peaceful, and empowered community in the 95116, 95122, and 95127 zip codes. We hope to counteract the conditions that have led to a high level of community violence and trauma in East San Jose by building on our strengths—community pride, diversity, creativity, and a rich history of community activism, among others. By putting hope and healing at the center of activism for policy change, we believe we can transform the health and safety of the entire community.
To learn more about the East San Jose PEACE partnership email esjpeace20@gmail.com or visit
https://esjpeace.org/.
Please call ahead of time to ensure eligibility before visiting the following locations. Information is subject to change.