This Holiday Season, Where to Find Free Food, Clothing and Hot Meals in the Bay Area | KQED

"For volunteers: You can sign up to serve food or help with meal delivery here. Open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can swing by and shop for free groceries and dry goods, just make an appointment and make sure you're already signed up for services through the organization. For volunteers: Register to help out this holiday season here. Check the schedule for market times and locations to get free groceries all across the South Bay,"

"The Christmas Eve Luncheon Celebration is scheduled for Dec. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with prime rib and sides provided by San Francisco's House of Prime Rib. On Christmas Day, ham, turkey and all the fixings will be served to nearly 2,500 people from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For volunteers: Shifts fill up quickly, so sign up here, and check back for openings often. Christmas Eve lunch will include vegetarian turkey roasts, mashed potatoes and plenty of cookies."

"Sign up for an appointment to shop at the Free Clothing Store at 121 Golden Gate Ave. There are no eligibility requirements, but staff may request to see ID to confirm your enrollment status. For volunteers: You can donate clean, new and gently used clothing or give your time to help with the program. The Clothes Closet is open weekdays starting at 9 a.m. Anyone in need of clothes can shop twice per month and take home up to five articles of clothing for free."

Free food distributions and markets operate across the South Bay with posted market times and some end-of-December closures. A distribution site is open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for free groceries and dry goods by appointment for those enrolled in services. Holiday hot meals are offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., including prime rib, ham, turkey, vegetarian options, sides, and cookies, with nearly 2,500 people served on Christmas Day. Volunteers are needed for serving, delivery, and organization. Clothing assistance includes a Free Clothing Store at 121 Golden Gate Ave. and a Clothes Closet open weekdays from 9 a.m., allowing shoppers two visits per month and up to five free articles per visit.

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