Nonprofit

Samaritan House San Mateo


  • Mission

    At Samaritan House, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are. Our central mission is to preserve dignity, promote self-sufficiency, and provide hope with compassion to everyone in the community. Through our case management services, community clinics, emergency shelters, and food & financial empowerment programs, we are committed to fostering an environment and service practice where all feel valued, respected, and are free from discrimination. We know through experience that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger community. We commit to aligning our culture and service practices to further be a beacon of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging for all in San Mateo County.

    About Us

    As one of San Mateo’s leading nonprofits, we are the largest food distribution agency in the county and are recognized as a role model in the community. Our free service offerings include shelter and housing assistance; medical and dental clinics; clothes for children; personalized case management and much more. Each year, we provide services and resources to more than 25,000 low-income and homeless San Mateo County residents in need, including families with children, seniors and individuals living with a disability, veterans and homeless adults.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Crime & Safety
    • Economic Development
    • Health & Medicine
    • Housing & Homelessness

    Location & Contact

    Current listings

    Front Desk Volunteer Support - Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CA...
    Store Volunteer Clerks at Cora's MarketSan Mateo, CA...
    Food "Pharmacy" Helper - Healthy Food for Patients of a Free ClicnicRedwood City, CA...
    Serve Hot Meals at Dining Room (San Mateo for age 12+) or Homeless Shelter (South SF for 18+ only)San Mateo, CA...
    Serve Hot Meals at Dining Room (San Mateo for age 12+) or Homeless Shelter (South SF for 18+ only)San Mateo, CA...
    VITA Site GreeterSan Mateo, CA...
    Serve Dinner at Homeless Shelter South SF (must be 18+)San Mateo, CA...
    Free Clinic Spanish InterpreterRedwood City, CA...
    Kitchen and Food Pantry Volunteers Needed in San MateoSan Mateo, CA...
    Optometrist (OD) Volunteer at Free Clinic for Low-Income PatientsSan Mateo, CA...
    Local Grocery Store Pickup Help for Nonprofit Food program in San Mateo AreaSan Mateo, CA...
    Volunteer Drivers Needed - Feed Elderly/Low-Income Around San MateoSan Mateo, CA...
    Front Desk Volunteer Support - Samaritan HouseSan Mateo, CA...
    Store Volunteer Clerks at Cora's MarketSan Mateo, CA...
    Friday Morning Kitchen/Pantry Support in San MateoSan Mateo, CA...
    Produce Packers needed! Assemble grocery bags for low-income families in San Mateo CountySan Mateo, CA...
    Spanish Speaking Medical Assistant Volunteer Needed - Free Clinic Support in San Mateo/Redwood CitySan Mateo, CA...
    English Teacher Volunteer (ESL) in San MateoSan Mateo, CA...
    Spanish-speaker preferred for administrative role at San Mateo NonprofitSan Mateo, CA...
    Redwood City Free Clinic - Food Pharmacy DriverRedwood City, CA...
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