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...

Save-the-Date! Samaritan House’s Gala 2025 Friday, March 21, 2025   Interested in joining the Volunteer Planning Committee? Contact Beth Hefner at [email protected]

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....

Our 50th anniversary gala, Cheers to 50 Years, was a huge success and it’s all thanks to our community! Please click on the thumbnail to see the larger image. Our 50th anniversary gala, Cheers to 50 Years, was a huge success and it’s all thanks to our community!  

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...

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This year, Samaritan House will complete tax returns virtually. There will be no in-person appointments. Tax returns will be completed virtually using the Get Your Refund platform. This platform was designed in partnership with two local nonprofit organizations – Code for America and United Way Bay Area. This is a safe and secure way to...

Fighting poverty. Lifting lives. 50 Years of Innovative SolutionsSamaritan House is the only organization in San Mateo County that delivers essential services and support to help people living in poverty among us achieve financial independence and remain active, successful parts of our community. Our compassionate and experienced team works with each client to develop a...

A Holiday Message from CEO, Laura Bent Dear Friends, I want you to know how much I appreciate our volunteers and supporters who invest in the good we do together every day at Samaritan House. Thank you for helping our neighbors get the care and resources they need to survive and put the hardships they...