In Santa Clara County, there are over 10,000 individuals who experience homelessness — and about 6,700 are in San Jose. We’d all like to make a difference in our communities, but might not know how to get started.

So today, we’re providing you with some local organizations dedicated to helping those experiencing homelessness in San Jose. 🤝

🍴 Food kitchens

These organizations accept volunteers to help prepare and serve meals, as well as monetary donations.

City Team, 580 Charles St.
Martha’s Kitchen, 311 Willow St.
Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen, 1500 Berger Dr.
Second Harvest Food Bank, multiple locations

*Let’s do our part to provide for those in need.*
| *Photo via* *HomeFirst Services*

📦 Donation stations

Sacred Heart Community Service, 1381 S. First St.

Accepts: Food + clothing
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. (8 a.m.-4 p.m.), Saturday (9 a.m.-12 p.m.)
Donate money

Life Moves, multiple locations

Accepts: Items from its donation wishlist + prepared or catered meals
Schedule a drop off via email
Donate money

Grace Solutions, 484 E. San Fernando St.

Accepts: Clean blankets, pillows, and towels + new socks or underwear
Schedule a drop off via email
Donate money

🏠 Shelters

Family Supportive Housing, 692 N. King Rd.

Volunteer opportunities: Tutors, child care providers, workshop facilitators, and dinner servers
Donate

HomeFirst, 507 Valley Wy., Milpitas

Volunteer opportunities: workshop facilitators + dinner servers
Donate

The Salvation Army, multiple locations

Volunteer opportunities: Food box distributors, family services helpers, and food + clothes sorters
Donate

Looking for more ways to help? Check out the City of San Jose’s guide or Batman of San Jose’s resources.