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We meet people on the street — not the other way around. Come as you are. No paperwork, no conditions, no walls necessary.
Beyond a hot meal, we can connect you to clothing, medical supplies, and referrals to housing, detox, and case management — building a bridge from a street relationship to lasting stability.
Hot meals, four nights a week — rain or shine
Anyone can come. No sign-up, no ID, no conditions.
Palo Alto
- Schedule
- Mondays, 6:45–8:00 PM
- Address
- 2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Redwood City
- Schedule
- Mon, Wed & Fri, 6:45–8:00 PM
- Address
- 1300 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA
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Menlo Park
- Schedule
- Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:45–8:00 PM
- Address
- 1120 Merrill Street, Menlo Park, CA (train station)
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More about services in your area: Palo Alto · Redwood City · Menlo Park
Beyond the meal
Meals are the entry point, not the whole story. Here's what else we can connect you to.
Clothing & Supplies
Basic clothing, hygiene items, and cold-weather gear, available at meal service. Learn more →
Freedom House
A 12-month Christian residential recovery program for those ready to take the next step. Learn more →
Referrals & Case Management
Connections to partner organizations for housing, detox, medical care, and case management. See resources →
More Resources
Our wonderful partner organizations care for those in need just as much as we do.
Shelters & Emergency Services
If you need emergency assistance for food, health, human trafficking issues, or housing, contact 211 on your phone. Real people answer 24/7, non-judgmental and confidential, at no cost. Visit www.211.org for more information.
IMAT Case Management Support Line
On-demand case management for current IMAT clients or anyone interested in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT). Tuesdays & Thursdays, 12–4 PM. Call 628-212-0105, Conference ID: 944 843 218#.
RealOptions
RealOptions Obria Medical Clinic provides life-affirming holistic health care, with or without insurance, across five Bay Area clinics. See full details →
Recovery Programs
- Alcoholics Anonymous
- Asian American Recovery Services
- CityTeam
- Delancey Street Foundation
- Dignity On Wheels Mobile Showers
- El Centro de Libertad
- Fair Oak Community Center
- First Chance Detox
- Homeless Shelter Directory
- Hope House
- LifeMoves Opportunity Center Palo Alto
- Narcotics Anonymous
- Our Common Ground
- Palm Avenue Detox/Horizon Services
- Project 90
- Teen Challenge International
- Women's Recovery Association
- The Recovery Village
Common questions
Do I need to sign up or bring anything to get a meal?
No. Anyone can come to any of our three locations during serving hours — no registration, no ID, and no conditions.
Is faith a requirement to receive help?
No. A short Biblical message is shared before most meals, but it's never a condition of being served.
How do I get connected to Freedom House?
Reach out through this page or our Contact page and our team will walk you through next steps.
Helping someone else, not yourself? See our Homeless Services guide. Need a fuller picture of assistance available? See Homeless Assistance.
Know someone who needs us?
Share this page, or reach out directly — we're here every meal night.