Food,
Housing &
Other Necessities

A new affordable housing complex will be opening summer 2025 in East Palo Alto, and applications are now open.

Colibri Commons is a 120-unit complex located at 965 Weeks St. Applicants are selected from a lottery process, with some preference given to applicants who live, work, or have been involuntarily displaced from housing in East Palo Alto.

The City of Menlo Park's Below Market Rate Housing Program is accepting applications through May 13. Visit the website to learn more about their guidelines, including income requirements, and access their application.

The EHP has food distribution Monday - Thursday from 10 AM - 12 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM.

Hot meals are offered, as well. Contact them for details.

While you're there, inquire about grocery and infant supply assistance, as well as available clothing, furniture, and other necessities.

Check out their website for more information.

The East Palo Alto Library offers a variety of free services to assist the community. See the flyer for a full list, and reach out to your local librarian for details.

Monday - Friday from 3:15-3:45PM, adults and youth can get free meals at the EPA Library. See flyer for details.

The County of San Mateo has numerous free WiFi access points, including several in East Palo Alto. Check out their site to learn how to find and connect to the nearest hotspot.

HIP Housing Home Sharing program helps match people seeking housing with those who have room to rent. See flyer for details.

Hope Hangar (Mountain View) offers free groceries and clothing. Stop by the first and third Monday of each month, from 6PM - 8PM. See flyer for location.

Residents of San Mateo County who are experiencing financial hardship can apply for assistance with feeding up to four pets through the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA. See flyer for details and use link to register.

The San Mateo County Community Project is providing help to community members reintegrating back into society. See the flyer for criteria and details.

Route EPX is a new express route offering weekday service for a standard fare of $2.25 ($2.05 with Clipper) between East Palo Alto and San Bruno BART taking advantage of the Highway 101 Express Lanes, with four trips to downtown San Francisco during morning and evening rush hours.

SamTrans is now operating an on-demand ride program servicing East Palo Alto and the Belle Haven neighborhood of Menlo Park. Rides can be scheduled via an app or telephone. Check out their site for details.