A Message of Hope and Gratitude from CEO Laura Bent
Donate Now As we close out another year, I am filled with gratitude for the unwavering support we’ve received from our community. Together, we have made a profound impact on the lives of those who rely on Samaritan House, and I am incredibly proud of all that we’ve accomplished. This year, we celebrated a milestone—50 […]
The 2024 Annual Report
This year, we are celebrating 50 years of client-focused, community-driven programs at Samaritan House—and what a journey it has been! Over the last five decades, we’ve worked to improve the lives of those living in poverty, by engaging our community to help our neighbors stay fed, healthy, clothed, and housed. I’m incredibly proud of what […]
Help Us Provide Protein for Holiday Meals: A Community Effort to Fight Hunger
At Samaritan House, we believe that no family should have to face hunger, especially during the holidays. This season, we are calling on our community to help us provide one of the most essential components of holiday meals—protein. Many families in need rely on us to provide turkeys, hams, roast beef, and other nutritious proteins […]
What You Should Know About Holiday Program 2024
Thank you for your support in the 2024 holiday season. Please check back in 2025 for more information!
Thank you for joining us at our newly renovated San Mateo Free Clinic!
We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to those who attended Samaritan House’s ribbon-cutting ceremony for our newly renovated San Mateo Free Clinic. Your presence made the event truly special, and we are grateful for your support as we celebrated this important milestone. If you weren’t at the event, take a look at the pictures […]
Thank you for supporting our 2024 Back to School Drive 2024!
Thank you so much to all who supported our 2024 Backpack Drive. With the help of our community, donors, corporate sponsors, and volunteers, we were able to provide approximately 3,000 children with backpacks, filled with age-appropriate supplies as well as hygiene kits. Please check back in May 2025 for information on our efforts for the […]
The Samaritan – Summer 2024 Newsletter
Our 50th year has already been one to remember. While our team of staff and volunteers serve record numbers of clients through our pantry each day, our community of dedicated supporters – like you! – stepped up to make this year’s Cheers to 50 Years gala the most successful in our history. In just one […]
Back to School Drive 2024
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 […]
Celebrating Ethan Hua – winner of the Dr. Cora Clemons Emerging Young Samaritan Award
In 1974, Dr. Cora Clemons, a social worker, public schools advocate, and a true innovator, started a food distribution out of her home in North Central San Mateo. From that act of innovation and kindness, Samaritan House was born. To honor her legacy of making change in San Mateo County, Samaritan House created the Dr. […]
Cheers to 50 Years! Thank you for your support!
Our 50th anniversary gala, Cheers to 50 Years, was a huge success and it’s all thanks to our community! Together, we raised over a million dollars to support Samaritan House programs and celebrate 50 years of doing good in San Mateo County. We are so grateful for your support. Whether you donated, volunteered, or cheered […]