NFL icons Steve Young and Jerry Rice came together this week to spotlight a cause close to their hearts: helping Bay Area families in need during the holiday season. The legendary 49ers duo—still quick with jokes, stories, and the easy chemistry that made them famous—used their platform to encourage fans to donate canned goods and essential staples to local food banks. They emphasized that even small contributions, like a few extra cans or a bag of rice, can make a meaningful difference when the entire community steps up.
With shoutouts to programs like Meals on Wheels and even a surprise appearance from Tim Brown, the conversation underscored the power of giving back. As the holiday season ramps up, Young and Rice hope fans will help stock shelves and support families across the region. You can join the 49ers as they continue to support Second Harvest of Silicon Valley at these local locations:
- Catholic Worker House: 545 Cassia Street, Redwood City (produce and food supplies distributed around 10:30-11am Fridays)
- Ecumenical Hunger Program: 2411 Pulgas Avenue, East Palo Alto
- St. Francis Center: 151 Buckingham Avenue, Redwood City
- Coastside Hope: 248 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
- Fair Oaks Community Center: 2600 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
- Puente de la Costa Sur: 620 North Street, Pescadero, CA 94060
- St. Anthony’s Padua Dining Room: 3500 Middlefield Road, Menlo Park (hot meals Monday-Saturday 11am-1pm)
- St. Timothy’s Little Free Pantry: 2094 Grant Road, Mountain View
- Samaritan House of San Mateo County: 4031 Pacific Boulevard, San Mateo
- Jewish Family & Children’s Services: 200 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto
- Community Services Agency: 204 Stierlin Road, Mountain View (prefer drop-off Tuesdays)
- Pacifica Resource Center: 1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica
- One Life Counseling Center: 1001 Laurel Street, San Carlos (Takes donations on Mondays at new location on corner of El Camino and Arroyo Ave)
- Samaritan House South: 2936 University Avenue, East Palo Alto
- West Valley Community Services: 10104 Vista Drive, Cupertino, CA 95014
- YMCA Community Resource Center: 1486 Huntington Avenue #100, South San Francisco
- Cañada College SparkPoint Food Market: Building 5, Room 222 – 4200 Farm Hill Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94061
- College of San Mateo SparkPoint Free Groceries: Building 17, Room 154 – 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
- Skyline College SparkPoint Food Pantry: 3300 College Dr., San Bruno, CA 94066 (Please use Skyline Blvd entrance and follow signs)
- Foothill College Owls Nest Food Pantry: 12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
