Free Food in San Mateo, CA
San Mateo is a thriving Peninsula community in San Mateo County, situated between San Francisco and Silicon Valley. Known for its access to both urban amenities and natural spaces, it's a hub of the Bay Area.
Still, everyone needs a hand sometimes. About 7% of San Mateo residents live below the poverty line and can struggle to put food on the table — that is where this network comes in. All 15 resources listed here are free to access, with no cost and no referral needed.
View San Mateo resources on the map · Poverty figure: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2018–2022 5-Year Estimates
What's available in San Mateo
- Food Bank: 5
- Food Pantry: 4
- WIC Office: 2
- Blessing Box: 2
- Mobile Pantry: 1
- Meal Program: 1
- Soup Kitchen: 1
Resources in San Mateo
15 results
Bay Tree Bistro Lunch Program
50 N B St
Food Bank
San Mateo Martin Luther King Center
725 Monte Diablo Avenue
Food Bank
City of San Mateo Senior Center
2645 Alameda de las Pulgas
Food Bank
College of San Mateo Food Pantry
1700 W Hillsdale Blvd
Food Bank
Hillsdale High School Peace Pantry
3115 Del Monte Street
Food Pantry
Jewish Family and Children's Services Food Pantry - San Mateo
2001 Winward Way, Suite 200
Food Pantry
Primera Iglesia Bautista de San Mateo Food Pantry
285 N San Mateo Dr
Food Pantry
Ramona pantry
238 Ramona St
Food Pantry
Ramona pantry
264 Ramona Street
Blessing Box
Samaritan House Kitchen
4031 Pacific Blvd
Meal ProgramSoup Kitchen
Samaritan House Mobile Meals
4031 Pacific Boulevard
Food Bank
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley - Mobile Food Pantry
1051 Bing Street
Mobile Pantry
Unitarian Universalist San Mateo
312 East Santa Inez Ave
Blessing Box
WIC San Mateo County
477 9th Avenue
WIC Office
WIC South San Francisco Clinic
477 9th Avenue Suite 110
WIC Office
Common questions about free food in San Mateo
Where can I get free food in San Mateo?
You can access 15 resources including a food bank, food pantries, WIC services, community blessing boxes, and soup kitchens.
Do I need to qualify or bring ID?
Most locations are open to anyone without proof of income, though WIC services do have eligibility requirements. A call helps you navigate your options.
Is the food really free?
Yes, all free with no application or referral process.
What if I need food outside of regular hours?
Some of San Mateo's community fridges may be stocked throughout the day, so check the map to find one near you.