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Food pantry in Hayward to close after more than 50 years of service
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· August 12, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the closure are available from First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, which announced the decision to discontinue food pantry operations to focus on serving unhoused neighbors.
A food pantry in Hayward is closing after more than 50 years of service. The last day of food distribution at South Hayward Parish will be Friday. The site's emergency shelter will remain open, providing year-round access to unhoused residents.
This shelter serves 25 people. Further details about the closure are available from First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, which announced the decision to discontinue food pantry operations to focus on serving unhoused neighbors.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
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