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Example Community AllianceFood, youth programs, and neighbor-to-neighbor support in San Benito County.
Contact

A person reads every message.

Answered the same business day by a bilingual coordinator, whatever language it arrives in. If this is an emergency, call 911 first and us afterward.

Get in touch

Help, volunteering, giving, or referrals.

For help, include your town and household size — nothing more is required. Referring a family? Add a contact for them and a coordinator will reach out directly.

Hours
Monday — Thursday9am — 5pm
Friday9am — 3pm
SaturdayFood distribution 8am — 11am
SundayClosed

Saturday morning distribution runs rain or shine. No appointment, no proof of income, and no questions beyond household size.

Find us
Example Community Alliance
225 Fourth Street
Hollister, CA 95023

Office and Saturday distribution are both on Fourth Street, with distribution in the lot behind the building. Step-free entry, accessible parking beside the door, and volunteers who will carry boxes to your car.

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Outside our hours

Who to call right now.

Emergency — 911

Any immediate danger, medical emergency, or fire. Always the first call.

Crisis support — 988

Mental health and suicide crisis line, available around the clock in English and Spanish.

County referrals — 211

Food, shelter, and utility assistance referrals across the county at any hour. Reach us the next business day.

Volunteer & donor questions

Hours, drop-offs, referrals, language, and accessibility.

How do I reach your office located near Highway 156?

You can call us Monday through Thursday from 9am to 5pm, or Friday until 3pm. Messages sent through our website contact form are generally answered within 1 business day.

Where is the office and distribution site?

Both are on Fourth Street in Hollister. Distribution happens in the lot behind the building, with accessible parking beside the entrance.

What if I need help outside your hours?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For urgent food or shelter needs after hours, dial 211 for county-wide referrals, then contact us the next business day.

When can I drop off physical donations at your Hollister location?

We accept goods during standard office hours and on Saturday mornings. For large or refrigerated items, please call ahead so our staff can be ready to receive them near Highway 25.

How do I refer a neighbor or friend for assistance?

Local schools, clinics, and neighbors refer people to us regularly. Simply submit the details through our online form with contact info for the family, and a coordinator will follow up with them directly.

Can I receive Spanish-language assistance over the phone?

Yes, bilingual staff are available during all office hours. Additionally, all intake forms are processed by a coordinator fluent in both English and Spanish regardless of how they are submitted.

Is your Hollister facility accessible for those with mobility issues?

Yes, we offer step-free entry and accessible parking right beside the entrance. During our food distributions, volunteers are always on hand to carry heavy boxes to your vehicle for you.