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Centerville Free Dining

Food for the Hungry

Our Beginning

Centerville Free Dining began in July of 1988 to address the need of feeding the hungry in the Tri-city area. Initially, we served dinner once a week. We had only six guests for our very first meal. It didn’t take long for the word to spread in the community of our dining program. Soon the number of guests increased, and the program expanded to meet those needs. Today, at Centerville Free Dining, we serve over 13,800 meals each year.

Our program is run entirely by Volunteers and support from Donors. We work together under our Lord’s direction to “Love and care for one another”.

Our Purpose and Mission

Centerville Free Dining Room is a voluntary ecumenical ministry that expresses the love and concern of Jesus through feeding and counseling those who are in need, in a safe, clean and welcoming environment.

Our Services

Sit-down dinner: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00-5:45pm
Chaplain service: Tuesdays, 3:15-6:00pm
Shower: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:15-6:30pm (sign up for shower begins 2:00pm)

Location

Centerville Presbyterian Church
4360 Central Ave
Fremont, CA 94536
Phone: 510-793-3575 x26

Volunteer Info

To volunteer with us, please sign up using the button below.

Donate funds

We accept online donations below. Be sure to select “Centerville Free Dining” under the dropdown menu next to the amount you would like to donate.
Donating by check? Please make check payable to:
Centerville Free Dining Room
4360 Central Avenue
Fremont CA 94536

Donate items

We are so grateful for all the donations we receive from the community, THANK YOU! We accept donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am - 3:00pm. Please note that we are unable to accept clothing donations, but are in need of the following items:
  • Granola bars
  • Dole or Del Monte Fruit Cups
  • Small jars of Peanut Butter
  • Small Jars of Jelly/Jam
  • Flip top Canned Soup
  • Flip top Canned Tuna
  • Flip top Canned Chicken
  • Top Ramen Noodles
  • Flip top Canned Fruits
  • Flip top Canned Ravioli
  • Sandwich Ziploc Bags
  • Kitchen Paper Towels
  • Shampoo (small containers)
  • Conditioner (small containers)
  • Lotion (small containers)
  • Hand Sanitizer (small containers)
  • Small packs of Wet Wipes
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrush
  • Deodorant
  • Soap
  • New Adult Socks