Student-led food Support

Building Food Security

Peninsula Food Security Initiative By Youth (PFSI-Youth) brings students and community members together to prepare and deliver consistent, nutritious meals to families experiencing food insecurity across the Peninsula. Through structured weekly efforts and local partnerships, we provide reliable support while empowering youth and strengthening community bonds.

Since February 2026, PFSI Youth has prepared and delivered fresh PB&J sandwiches and bananas twice weekly to Samaritan House. The Sandwich donations support shelters, the Dining Room, Weekend Lunch and after-school programs, senior homes, partner nonprofits, and outreach serving unhoused individuals.

Measurable Results Every Week

Monthly meals

Fresh sandwiches, made with care, reaching children after school.

Supported Families with Young Children

Providing consistent access to meals across the Peninsula.

Average cost

A cost-efficient approach maximizing the impact of every dollar.

Long-Term Community Efforts

Every meal reflects the combined efforts of volunteers, donors, and community partners, creating consistent and measurable impact.

Food Insecurity on the Peninsula

70,000+ residents

Thousands of individuals and families face limited access to nutritious food due to high living costs and financial pressures. Programs like PFSI Youth provide immediate, reliable food support where it’s needed most.

The Twice Weekly Sandwich Program

Every Monday and Thursday morning, we prepare fresh PB&J sandwiches and donate them to Samaritan House, along with one fresh fruit. We make and package the sandwiches and fruit, keeping everything simple, nutritious, and easy to distribute, so families receive reliable support each week.

Our simple model makes it easy to grow, but expanding our impact depends on additional support for ingredients from local stores and organizations. With the support of donors and community partners, we aim to provide sandwiches three times a week in near future. If you would like to donate please contact us.

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The Weekly Grocery Bag Program

Every Tuesday, we prepare and donate grocery bags to St. Francis Center in Redwood City. Each bag includes packed rice, beans, and fresh vegetables, carefully assembled to keep the contents simple, nutritious, and practical for families in need. Through this weekly effort, we hope to provide reliable support and a small sense of care to the community.

Our simple model makes it possible to continue this work consistently, but expanding our impact depends on additional support for food supplies from local stores, donors, and community organizations. With the support of partners and well-wishers, we hope to increase the number of grocery bags we provide each week in the near future. If you would like to donate, please contact us.

Who We Are?

PFSI Youth is a student-led initiative committed to tackling food insecurity across the Peninsula. Each week, we prepare and deliver fresh sandwiches and fruit to families in need, ensuring reliable access to nutritious meals. Led by high school students, PFSI Youth is committed to building a hunger free community. Through volunteer efforts and growing community support, we aim not only to provide meals but also to inspire others to take action against food insecurity in our community.

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