How many free food pantries are there in Redwood City, California?

Feed America's directory lists 21 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Redwood City, California. Listings are compiled from federal, state, and community data sources. Each listing page shows where it came from and whether it has been independently verified — always call ahead to confirm hours before travelling.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Redwood City?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Redwood City open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Redwood City, California?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Redwood City?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Redwood City?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Redwood City, CA

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ACRC HIV Food Pantry

food pantry

855 Douglas Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063

(650) 364-6563

Listed from directory data; current services have not been independently confirmed. Directory record date: 2026-04-23; this may be an import date. Contact the provider before visiting.

Mon	Closed
Tue	11:00–13:00
Wed	Closed
Thu	Closed
Fri	Closed
Sat	Closed
Sun	Closed

Mon	08:00–17:00
Tue	08:00–17:00
Wed	08:00–17:00
Thu	08:00–17:00
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Sat	Closed
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Food Pantries in Redwood City, CA

ACRC HIV Food Pantry

AIDS Community Resource Consortium

Canada College/SMCCCD

CityTeam at VIDA Pantry

Fair Oaks Adult Activity Center

Fair Oaks Community Center

Hoover Elementary School

John F. Kennedy Middle School

Project READ Redwood City Library

Redwood City Elementary School District

Rocketship RWC Prep

Salvation Army Redwood City

Sequoia Union High School District

Service League of San Mateo County

SparkPoint at Canada College

St Francis Center

Taft Elementary School

The Salvation Army - Veteran Blvd Corps

Verbo Family Services

Wallys Place

Amausaan Uji Matcha

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