Our Food Programs
Food Market
Partially sponsored by
The West Valley Community Services Food Market provides a wide selection of canned, packaged, and perishable foods to families who are experiencing food insecurities. Clients visit our Market weekly and shop from a selection of healthy and delicious foods in partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank and donor stores including Costco, Nob Hill, Sprouts, Target, Trader Joe's, 99 Ranch, Creekside Farmer's Market, and other local vendors.
West Valley Community Services Market is open to all clients living in the west valley communities of Cupertino (95014), Los Gatos (95030, 95032, 95033), Monte Sereno, Saratoga (95070), and West San Jose (95129, 95130). You can call 408-255-8033 to book an appointment with a case manager to complete the enrollment for services.
HOW IT WORKS:
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Please bring your photo ID.
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Please do not line up before the market shifts open. Food will only be distributed during the times listed below.
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Masks are optional and when using the market please use hand sanitizer or gloves.
Click below to read Market Rules in your preferred language
OFFICE HOURS:
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Monday through Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
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(Closed for Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm)
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Monday through Friday 1:00pm - 5:00pm
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Extended hours THURSDAY ONLY 5:00pm - 8:00pm
LOTTERY:
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Lottery Count is at 8:55am and 1:25pm
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Lottery Begins at 9:00am and 1:30pm
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Last Ticket Number Given Out at 11:00am and 3:30pm (7:00pm on Thursdays)
MARKET PANTRY HOURS:
Please do not line up before Food Market opens
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Monday through Friday 9:30am - 11:30am
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Monday through Friday 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Extended hours THURSDAY ONLY 5:30pm - 7:00pm
FRESH FRIDAYS:
Friday Afternoon Market Hours from 2:00pm - 4:00pm are only for ready to eat prepared foods, fruits, vegetables, and bakery items. Clients who have shopped earlier in the week can return to shop during these hours only.
READY BAGS:
For those who cannot shop in the Market themselves, clients will receive 1 bag each of dry goods, refrigerated proteins, and produce. Households with 4 or more people will receive 1 additional bag of dry goods. We will abide by dietary restrictions and preferences - choices will vary based on availability.
USDA:
Friday afternoons only at 1:00pm. Clients only need to self-certify for USDA.
In the 2022-2023 fiscal year:
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953,460 meals were distributed to low income and homeless families.
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4,129 individuals visited the West Valley Community Services Food Market and the Park-It Market, receiving groceries, household items, diapers, and personal care products.
West Valley Community Services also offers a Mobile Food Market (Park-It Market) to clients living in Los Gatos, Saratoga, and West San Jose, providing nutritious food, case management, and referrals to clients with barriers to transportation. To learn more about the Park-It Market, click here.