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37 years of service

TCV was founded by Grace Draper in 1970 as a small all-volunteer group with a mission to distribute food, clothing, and household items to families in need. In the beginning, Grace and church volunteers worked out of her home garage, using funds from their thrift store to help support the food program. In the early 1970's, TCV became a nonprofit agency and a Board of Directors was established. TCV moved to our present location in 1985 in an effort to expand our facilities. We now serve the communities of Fremont, Newark, and Union City.



TCV now has 9 employees. Throughout the year, as many as 1,250 volunteers provide support to our warehouse, thrift store and office staff. Working with the City of Fremont, Alameda County Social Services, the City of Union City, local churches and other community-based organizations, we have been able to expand the emergency services we provide. Much of this has been made possible through the contributions of generous donors throughout Southern Alameda County.

Eliminate Hunger in our Community

Tri-City Volunteers, Inc. is a helping and loving hand for those in need. TCV identifies and coordinates ways to serve individuals and families, especially with children, in economic hardship, who reside in Fremont, Newark, and Union City. We provide nutritionally-balanced food baskets at no cost to all who come to us for assistance.

It is the policy of TCV to make its services available to all eligible clients. Eligibility for acceptance and participation are the same for everyone, without regard to race, color, age, gender, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.