Services
The North Peninsula Food Pantry & Dining Center of Daly City offers the following services to the community:
Food Pantry
A single mother with two children leaves an abusive relationship and struggles to provide for her kids on her own. A trip to the Food Pantry allowed her to breathe easier for a little while, as she stocked up on staples that will feed her small family for three days.
The Food Pantry, located at 31 Bepler Street, Daly City, provides a three days’ supply of non-perishable foods. The variety of food distributed includes canned fruit, canned vegetables, dry cereal, dry milk, rice, beans, canned meat/fish, meals in cans (chili, spaghetti, soup), peanut butter, and macaroni & cheese mixes (mix of food is based on availability).
Food pantry programs are supported by donations from the community directly to the Food Pantry and through Second Harvest. Two tons of food was collected during the 2006 Holiday Season specifically for Food Pantry. Continued outreach to the community has shown an increase in the number of clients served each month from an average of 215 in 2005/2006 to 350 for in 2006/2007. Food distribution requirements are reviewed annually with nutritional experts to insure a good balance of foods.
The Dining Center
A family of six became regulars at the Dining Center, after the father was injured on the job. Visiting the Dining Center allowed the family to enjoy a meal together and make plans for the future. The parents are grateful that the Dining Center was available when they needed it so their kids could receive a hot, nutritious meal.
The Dining Center located at 31 Bepler Street., Daly City serves a cafeteria-style hot meal to anyone who is hungry on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 to 6:00 PM or until all food is distributed.
The Dining Center continues to serve approximately 70 people each Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening at a current cost of $6.41 per person. Meals are purchased primarily from Samaritan House; beverages and supplies (plates, forks, etc.) are purchased locally. Eight volunteers supervised by one part time staff member serve meals.
The Daly City Produce Mobile
In conjunction with Second Harvest, fresh fruits and vegetables are distributed to pre-registered clients every 4th Thursday between 1:30 to 2:30 PM. You must register for the produce distribution by coming to the Food Pantry at 31 Bepler Street in Daly City on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays between 2:30 PM and 4:00 PM. For the calendar of produce distribution dates, click here.
