The address for the shelter is 750 Orcutt Rd, the day center is 43 Prado Rd. Both are inconveniently located on the outskirts of town, about a three mile walk from each other. The day center is adjacent to a wastewater treatment plant, which says something about the attitude of the community toward the homeless. The important thing to know about the shelter is that after staying for 30 days a person has to draw from a lottery. It's necessary to take a number each night he or she might want to stay, though there is typically room for everyone. That's because local churches take turns housing families and women when there's more than 49 people.

 
The four meals a day reported in the article is misleading. There's breakfast at the shelter of cold cereal and pastries, more food later at the day center. The first genuine meal of the day is lunch at the latter. This is casseroles that volunteer groups prepare and bring in. The shelter offers an evening meal that is open to anyone, though the selection is limited. Neither meal has a vegetarian option. The 'meal' that offers the most for vegetarians or vegans is about 10 pm. That's when food left over from some downtown restaurants is brought to the shelter. Those not staying at the shelter aren't allowed to be there that late. It's possible to package a carryout for the next day.

Here's the link for the article: http://www.newtimes-slo.com/archives/cov_stories_2003/cov_02132003.html. Also, for EOC services to the homeless: http://www.eocslo.org/homeless/homeless.html.