Resources

Need Immediate Help?

First Palo Alto United Methodist Church is a downtown church committed to helping those in need who call us or knock on our doors. Here are resources for those in need and those who want to help them.

Helpful Networks

Palo Alto Food Closet at All Saints Episcopal:

Just down the street from First Palo Alto is the Food Closet at All Saints Episcopal Church, 425 Hamilton Avenue. Founded in 1976, the food closet gives free food to more than 200 people a week.

The hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Phone: 650-325-3663

LifeMoves:

LifeMoves offers housing and support services for homeless individuals and families in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. These include the Opportunity Services Center, a drop-in location near downtown that provides meals, showers and laundry facilities for mostly single adults, and the Homekey Palo Alto interim housing community for families. LifeMoves also offers safe parking lots for RVs and a motel voucher program. 

Check the hours of the Opportunity Services Center by calling 650-853-8672.

If you or someone you know needs help, dial 2-1-1 to be connected to available LifeMoves resources.
The hours are 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed on Thursday from noon to 1 p.m. Phone: 650-325-3663

For emergency shelter, call the Here4You hotline at 408-385-2400.

Pastor’s Discretionary Fund:

The pastors at FUMC have funds available to answer the immediate food and shelter needs of those in the community. If you need assistance, a pastor is generally available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the church office. 

For information, call 650-323-6167.

Grow Your Faith

First Palo Alto United Methodist Church offers multiple ways to deepen your spiritual life. In our traditional worship service you’ll hear and sing glorious music, reflect on passages from the Bible as well as a thoughtful message from the pastor, and experience prayer and fellowship with fellow attendees.

For baptism into the Christian faith, or membership in our congregation, contact Senior Pastor Burke Owens through the church office at info@firstpaloalto.com or 650-323-6167.

Faith Explorations

Social Action

First Palo Alto members pass out water, signs, and face masks and an anti-racism vigil

First Palo Alto United Methodist Church has a long history of engaging with the local and global community through gifts and service. With monetary gifts, we support organizations that address hunger, homelessness and injustice in our community and around the world.

For more information, email info@firstpaloalto.com

Social Action Activities