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Local basic needs resources

Find food, clothing, emergency shelter referrals and free shower options in San Leandro and Mid-County Alameda County.

Call or check the provider’s website before traveling. Hours, eligibility and availability can change.

Free shower options

There are no showers at the Safe Parking site.

Lewelling Shelter and Drop-In Center

555 Lewelling Boulevard, San Leandro

Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

Showers, laundry, lunch, coffee, snacks, case management and housing support.

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April Showers

Boys & Girls Club, 401 Marina Boulevard, San Leandro

First, third and fifth Sundays, 1–3 PM

Free rolling showers, meals, water, clothing, toiletries and other assistance. No documents required.

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San Leandro Senior Community Center

13909 E 14th Street, San Leandro · 510-577-3462 · Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM

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211 Alameda County

Countywide referrals

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Call 211 or text 898211 for current shower locations and other free local services.

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Food, clothing and shelter

Local nonprofit and countywide referral options.

Davis Street

3081 Teagarden Street, San Leandro · 510-347-4620 ext. 250

Food pantry, free clothing and small household items, housing information and help applying for social services.

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Alameda County Community Food Bank

Countywide food locator · 510-635-3663 · Monday–Friday, 9 AM–4 PM

Connects callers with nearby free groceries or a hot meal, often the same day. Multilingual help and CalFresh application assistance are available.

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San Lorenzo Family Help Center

20960 Corsair Boulevard, Hayward · 341-314-6770

Food assistance by advance appointment. Open Monday, Friday and Saturday, 10:30 AM–3 PM; Wednesday, 10:30 AM–1 PM.

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211 Alameda County

Call 211 or text 898211 · Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Current referrals for emergency shelter, food, clothing, housing assistance and other nearby services.

Call 211

Housing Resource Centers

Alameda County coordinated entry and housing support.

Find a Housing Resource Center

North County, Oakland, Mid County, South County and East County

Housing Resource Centers help people experiencing homelessness with housing problem-solving, coordinated entry and connections to supportive services.

View Alameda County locations