The year ahead promises to be challenging. Food prices remain high and shortages of basics like eggs and chicken are an ongoing concern. As food costs continue to rise faster than income, the impact is being felt deeply by the people Samaritan House serves. Rising food prices disproportionately impact low-income families; our food program is...

Our backpack drive is here! Every year, Samaritan House provides backpacks filled with age-appropriate supplies to low-income children and teens in San Mateo County. Together, with your support, we’re able to send kids back to school, ready for a year of learning and success. Donations of any size are fully tax-deductible and provide an opportunity...

When Luis first stepped into the Samaritan House Free Clinic of Redwood City in late 2023, he was worried about his health. Despite working full-time as an automotive painter and managing his daily expenses, the thought of additional medical bills felt overwhelming. “I was noticing changes in my body, my skin, and my eyes. Someone...

Elena first discovered Samaritan House during the COVID-19 pandemic when she needed extra support to keep her family fed. Living in Burlingame with her husband and two children, she quickly found that life in the Bay Area posed serious challenges. The high cost of living and limited job opportunities made it difficult to make ends...

Cynthia and her husband dreamed of building a better future — one where their children could get the medical care they urgently needed. In 2020, they made the courageous decision to leave everything they knew behind in Honduras and seek asylum in San Mateo County. Two of their three children suffer from serious medical conditions:...

Our Enchanted Garden Gala, was a huge success and it’s all thanks to our community! Please click on the thumbnail to see the larger image. Our Enchanted Garden Gala, was a huge success and it’s all thanks to our community!

Samaritan House sends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our 2025 Enchanted Garden Gala and everyone who donated to help us meet our goal! Your support means more meals, more nights of safe, warm sleep, more clothing for kids, and more support for all our neighbors in need. It takes a community to...

Donate Stock to Samaritan House Your generosity enables Samaritan House to continue providing essential services to those in need. Supporting Samaritan House by donating stock is an impactful, tax-efficient way to contribute to the wellbeing of individuals and families in our community. With your donation, you help provide critical services such as food, shelter, clothing,...

Donate from Your Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Your generosity enables Samaritan House to continue providing essential services to those in need. Supporting Samaritan House through a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) is a flexible, tax-efficient way to make a meaningful impact. With your donation, you help provide necessities including food, shelter, clothing, and healthcare, while offering...

Employer Matching Gifts and Work Place Giving Giving Through Your Workplace: Support Our Mission with Ease Join us in fighting poverty and lifting lives in San Mateo County through your employer’s giving programs. Whether through payroll deductions or matching gift opportunities, your contributions can make a lasting impact on our community. Why Choose Workplace Giving? ...