How to Qualify
GREAT NEWS! The income guidelines we follow from Second Harvest/USDA have been raised to include more individuals and families!!
You may qualify to receive groceries from us. You will need to go to one of the agencies listed below to get a referral. Referrals are good for one year and can be renewed.
The Opportunity Center
33 Encina Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-853-8672
Open M-F from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
OR
The Society of St. Vincent del Paul
located at
St. Thomas Aquinas Pastoral Center
3290 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
Open Monday from 11 to 1 and
Wednesday from 3 to 5
at other times, please leave a message at
650-424-8155
List of items to bring with you:
You will need to bring three items with you when you go to get your referral for the Food Closet.
-Proof of Palo Alto residency (something with your address on it)
-Self certify your total household income (income of all people living in the household) see USDA guidelines for income requirements
-Birth certificates for children under 18 years of age