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South Hayward Food Pantry Closes After 50 Years | San Jose News
After 50 years of feeding the community, the South Hayward Parish Food Pantry is shutting down this Friday, August 14th — a heartbreaking end to a vital lifeline. Run by the First Presbyterian Church of Hayward, the pantry’s closure stems from aging facilities and rising demand for homeless shelter services. Pastor Hallie Hottle explains they’re pivoting to daytime housing support, which leaves no room for food distribution. While homelessness numbers may be stable, the church sees more people needing beds — and their current space can’t handle it. The community will feel this loss deeply…
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