Tri-Valley Haven free groceries

Free groceries are available again this week through Tri-Valley Haven’s food pantry in Livermore. The practical news is simple — if you’re in the Tri-Valley and need food help, this is not some one-off drive that already passed. Alameda Kids shows Tri-Valley Haven pantry events on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, and Thursday, May 14, 2026, and Tri-Valley Haven’s own site shows the pantry running year-round. (alamedakids.org) (trivalleyhaven.org) ### What is this, exactly? This is Tri-Valley Haven’s food pantry in Livermore — a standing grocery program, not just a holiday giveaway. The pantry gives out free groceries, fresh produce, and essential household items to low-income residents across the Tri-Valley area. (alamedakids.org) Tri-Valley Haven says the pantry serves well over 4,000 individuals each month. ### Where is it? The pantry is at 150 N L Street in Livermore. That matters because a lot of countywide calendars list food help by city and date, but the actual pickup site is fixed. If someone is trying to plan a visit, that Livermore address is the key detail to keep in mind. (alamedakids.org) ### When can people go this week? For this week, Alameda Kids lists Tri-Valley Haven food pantry events on Wednesday, May 13, and Thursday, May 14. Tri-Valley Haven’s own pantry page adds the broader schedule: food distribution runs Monday through Thursday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. So the calendar is useful for spotting nearby dates, but the pantry’s site gives the fuller operating rhythm. (trivalleyhaven.org) ### What do people actually get? This is basically grocery support, not just a prepacked emergency box. Tri-Valley Haven says people can get free groceries, fresh produce, and household essentials, and it uses a “client choice” model. (trivalleyhaven.org) That means guests choose foods that fit their household instead of taking one identical bag for everyone — which is a small detail, but it makes a big difference for dignity, allergies, and family needs. ### Who is it for? The pantry is aimed at low-income Tri-Valley residents. The older Alameda Kids directory listing describes it that way too, and notes the pantry is part of the Alameda County Community Food Bank network. (alamedakids.org) There’s also an intake form on Tri-Valley Haven’s site, which tells you this is an ongoing service with a real enrollment process, not an informal pop-up. ### Why is the calendar a little confusing? Because one Alameda Kids resource page says the program ended on January 1, 2025 — but Tri-Valley Haven’s current pantry page was crawled days ago and clearly says the pantry is open year-round, six days a week. (trivalleyhaven.org) The live May 2026 calendar also lists pantry events this week. So the safest read is that the directory record is stale, while the operating program is still active. ### What should someone trust before showing up? Trust the current Tri-Valley Haven pantry page first, then use the Alameda Kids calendar as a second check for date listings. If someone wants the least confusing version, the pantry page has the address, phone number, and distribution hours in one place. (alamedakids.org) That’s the page built to answer “Can I go today?” rather than just “Does this service exist?” ### Bottom line The useful update here is that Tri-Valley Haven’s free grocery pantry appears active right now, with Livermore distributions listed for May 13 and May 14 and regular weekly hours beyond that. If you or someone nearby needs food help, this looks like a live, recurring option — not an expired listing. (alamedakids.org) (alamedakids.org) (trivalleyhaven.org)