Cinco de Mayo Salsa Fest San Jose returns May 4, 2024!
The population we served…
86.8%
were experiencing homelessness
54%
were senior citizens
6.7%
were retired veterans
Get Involved with Meals Without Borders
Meals Without Borders serves hot lunches at 65 N. 14th Street in San Jose every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from noon to 1pm, 52 weeks a year.
We are seeking volunteers for 1 hour of service to serve and prepare hot lunches to low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness.
Our Mission
Our mission is to reduce generational poverty in Santa Clara County. We do so by educating and connecting low-income populations and people experiencing homelessness to vital safety net services in Santa Clara County and the heart of downtown San Jose. Opening Doors 2020 is a California 501(c)(3) non-profit.
How We’re Making a Difference
- During the COVID-19 crisis, established an innovative, first-of-its-kind in the nation, mobile feeding unit for those in need.
- Increased awareness of the at-risk family populations throughout Santa Clara County and Downtown San Jose.
- Refocused the way the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County address the St. James Park Corridor homeless meal services and volunteer park meal providers.
- Created a network of non-profit provider participation at social cause community forums and workshops.
During COVID-19, every two months we distributed…
4,000+
items of warm clothing
10,000+
and hot lunches to those in need
Hear From Our Volunteers
What We Do
Education
Community Education and Involvement Workshops and Social Cause Events.
Emergency
COVID-19 emergency meal services for low-income seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness.
Housing
Emergency rental and deposit assistance for low-income families, seniors, veterans, and people experiencing homelessness.
Support
Veteran and Senior support services and/or referrals. Housing location services and/or referrals.
Recent Events
Thanksgiving Eve Party 2023
Hundreds lined up in St. James Park to enjoy a hot meal and receive plenty of warm clothing for Thanksgiving. Special thanks to San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan and his team, ASM Ash Kalra, Councilmember David Cohen and many others for making the event a huge success.
Cinco de Mayo Salsa Fest San Jose 2023
Another great day of live music, dancing, excellent food, amazing arts and crafts, and massive burritos in downtown San Jose.
Proceeds from the event supported our mobile meal service which provides hot, nutritious lunches to low-income seniors, families, and people experiencing homelessness in San Jose.
Salsa Fest San Jose 2022
A great day of live music, dancing, excellent food, and amazing arts and crafts in downtown San Jose.
Proceeds from the event supported our new mobile shower program to offer our most vulnerable population much needed hygiene services.
Unhoused Columbus Park Resource Fair
Local non-profits and government agencies provided clothing, food, health services, employment assistance, mental health and drug counseling, housing resources and voter registration to the unhoused in the Columbus Park area.
Our Friends in the
Community & Government
- Gardner Medical
- Entrees Unlimited
- Silicon Valley Community Foundation
- United Way
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Front Door Communities
- Midtown Family Services
- Salvation Army
- Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen
- LifeMoves
- HomeFirst Services of Santa Clara County
- People Assisting The Homeless (PATH)
- GroundWerx/PBID
- EAH Housing
- Recovery Café
- Martha’s Kitchen
- Peninsula Food Runners
- Peninsula Family Services
- Phoenix Data Center of Santa Clara County
- City of San Jose
- City of San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo
- San Jose Police Department
- Santa Clara County Sheriffs Department
- City of San Jose Councilmember David Cohen (D4)
- City of San Jose Councilmember Johnny Khamis (D1)
- City of San Jose Councilmember Raul Peralez (D3)
- Senator Dave Cortese
- Supervisor Otto Lee
- ESUHSD Board President Van Le
- Supervisor Joe Simitian
- Assemblymember Ash Kalra
- Assemblymember Kansen Chu
- Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren
- Congressman Ro Khanna
- City of San Jose Housing Department
- City of San Jose Parks and Recreation
- Santa Clara County HMIS
- Social Security Administration
- Santa Clara Valley Water District Richard Santos
- Santa Clara County Opioid Overdose Prevention Project
- Santa Clara County District Attorney
Contact Us
598 North 1st Street, Suite A
San Jose, CA 95112
(408) 401-1090
info@od2020.com