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Samaritan House In San Mateo Seeing Increased Demand For Food
"I think it's just a great way to give back and connect with the community. I spend a lot of time eating or thinking about food," he said.
December 22, 2025
Every Tuesday morning, Bernard Chen rolls up his sleeves at Samaritan House in San Mateo.
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"I think it's just a great way to give back and connect with the community. And I spend a lot of time eating or thinking about food. So for me, this is a natural extension," Chen, a volunteer, told CBS News Bay Area.
He's been volunteering with Samaritan House for the past two years.
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