GET GROCERIES​
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Anyone in need of grocery assistance is welcome.
CALL serves residents of the Mid-Peninsula cities of Brisbane, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Millbrae, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City, Hillsborough, Belmont, and San Carlos.
We focus on low-income individuals and families, including seniors and those who are currently in transition or homeless.
PROGRAMS​
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By the
community.
For the
community.
We do not offer financial assistance or housing.
​Grocery Assistance Program
CALL provides weekly groceries, free of charge, to individuals and families in need.​
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Summer Lunch Program
CALL provides extra grocery supplies to families who require meal support in summer months when school lunches are absent.​
REQUIREMENTS​
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Photo ID
and proof
of residence.
Current address for household members needed.
Serving Residents of:
Brisbane, SSF, Millbrae, San Bruno, Burlingame, Hillsborough, Foster City, San Mateo, Belmont and San Carlos.
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No Appointment Necessary.
SPECIFICATIONS
For at least one adult in the household we will need a lease or rental agreement or a water or PG&E bill/statement.
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For Each Adult (18 and over)
Please bring one of the items listed below, with their name and address that is dated and has been mailed to the residence within the past 3 months.
Accepted
Rental Agreement, Phone Bill, PG&E Bill, Doctor/Hospital Bill, etc.
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For Each Child (Under 18)
Please bring something that shows name and date of birth.
Examples
ID Card, Insurance Card, Birth Certificate, etc.
This helps us to confirm that you reside in our service area and then umber of household members listed is accurate. This information is for internal use only.
GROCERY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM​
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Providing
once-a-week
groceries.
You must arrive by 2:45 pm for service.
Availability
Monday to Friday | 9:30 am – 2:45 pm
Except for most major holidays.
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No Appointment Necessary.
PROGRAM BENEFITS
Clients participating in CALL's Grocery Assistance Program may come in once per week to pick up groceries. As a Client, you can expect to receive the following at each visit:
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Your Pre-Packed Bag of Groceries
You select the items in your pre-packed bag. Choices will vary by inventory availability and are typically non-perishable items.
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Your Dairy Items
You may select from the dairy items available that day.
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Your Meat/Poultry/Protein Item
You will be offered a meat item if available — We will do our best to accommodate your meat/poultry/non-meat preference.
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Your Produce
You will be provided with fresh produce from an array of fruits and vegetables currently available.