Welcome! At Bay Rising, we know that we’ll pull through crises like COVID-19 when we pull together with community power and political power. That’s why we put together this searchable resource page, available to anyone who needs it. We hope you find it helpful.
Use the search options below, or scroll down to see all resources. Questions? Email us at info@bayrising.org!
Note: Currently we are listing resources mostly for San Francisco and the East Bay, including statewide and nationwide resources. We hope to add in more resources specific to the South Bay and other parts of the Bay Area in the coming weeks.
Family, Youth & Children
Governor Newsom issued an executive order to allow current recipients of safety net programs in California (CalWORKs, CalFresh, In-Home Supportive Services, Medi-Cal, and Cash Assistance for Immigrants) to continue receiving them without interruption during this time. CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients will receive extra assistance during COVID-19. Families in the Emergency Response & Family Maintenance program will also receive additional monthly supplements.
CalWORKS provides cash aid to eligible families with a child(ren) in the home. New applications are processed in 15 working days instead of 45. Qualified CalWORKS recipients who can’t pay for their basic needs will get up to $200 within 3 days and a full CalWORKS check in 3 days if you have an eviction notice. You may also receive $85/day for a motel ($15/per person extra if more than 4 people) for up to 16 days, or get up to two months rent to prevent an eviction.
See more in our resources on Food Assistance & Supplies and Health & Mental Health Care.
Below are resources for youth and families with young children in your local area, including crisis support for survivors of domestic violence.
All Resources
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Mon-Fri, 10am-12noon. Children must be present to receive a bag.
Location:
Antioch
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Child must be present
Service Type: Drive Thru
Emergency shelter program for youth experiencing homelessness. Call ahead for availability. 1744 University Ave.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 704-9867
Free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Children must be present. See link for locations.
Location:
Brentwood
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Children must be present
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch take-away meals for children 18 and under. Pickups are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:45-11am and must wear a face covering. See page for locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch take-away meals for children 18 and under. Pickups are Monday-Friday 11am - 1pm. See page for locations.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Children under 18
"Free ""grab-n-go"" meals for all children 18 and under, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-12:30pm. No ID required. See link for locations."
Location:
Contra Costa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under, Mondays and Thursdays 9am-11am. See link for locations.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Pittsburg
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides immigration legal services, student support, English classes, food pantry, and short-term counseling
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 306-0437 or immigration@canalalliance.org (immigration), or (415) 454-2640 (social services referrals)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides free legal consultations on issues of eviction and homelessness, immigration & detention and domestic violence, as well as lawyer referrals to people seeking legal presentation.
Location:
Marin County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 782-1600, (415) 989-1616 (lawyer referral)
Service Type: By Phone
Emergency shelter and legal advocacy services for survivors of domestic violence. Call 24-hour hotline.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 924-6616
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under at locations throughout various school districts in Solano County. See link for more info.
Location:
Solano County
Service Type: Pick Up
Offers emergency housing for individuals and families. Call Solano County's Coordinated Entry System, Resource Connect Solano.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 652-7311
Service Type: By Phone
Provides info and referrals to homelessness resources, safety net programs, meals for children currently enrolled in childcare programs as well as essential worker child care. Also provides Warm Line Emotional Support 9am-midnight every day.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 526-7500
Service Type: By Phone
Offers essential human services, including emergency food, homeless support services, safety net information and referrals. Call first. 2600 Middlefield Rd.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7500
Serves dinners every weekday, 6-7pm, and distributes grocery boses every Wednesday 6-7pm at Redwood City Clubhouse (1109 Hilton St), and every Friday at East Palo Alto Clubhouse (2031 Pulgas Ave).
Location:
East Palo Alto
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 576-9366 (RWC), (650) 646-6085 (EPA)
Service Type: Pick Up
Delivers groceries to apartment buildings in East Palo Alto. See link for locations and times.
Location:
East Palo Alto
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 330-7472
Service Type: Delivery
Provides safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Call to schedule an appointment. See link for hours of operations.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 294-4312
Service Type: By Phone
Provides limited legal counseling by phone on issues of domestic violence, housing, seniors, veteran's benefits, and disaster relief. See link for phone numbers.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 542-1290 (General), info@legalaidsc.com
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling by phone on issues of employment and labor protection, housing, health access and education rights.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 528-9941
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling and assistance for residents of San Mateo County on issues of health care, housing, public benefits, special education services, domestic violence, immigration and elder abuse. Call to schedule an appointment
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 558-0915
Service Type: By Phone
Family resource centers that offer diapers and baby supplies throughout the county.
Location:
Santa Clara County
24-hour crisis line for individuals experiencing domestic violence
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 279-2962
Assists families with application for public benefit programs and resources for medical and mental health services, housing assistance and legal counseling. Call and leave a message to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 938-5131
Service Type: By Phone
Emergency childcare for essential workers in Santa Clara. See link for provider info.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Eligibility:
Healthcare, municipal and other essential employees defined by 4-29-20 Order of the Health Officer
24-hour, bilingual immediate in-person crisis assistance and counseling for survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and human trafficking.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 572-2782
Service Type: By Phone
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling on issues of housing citizenship, immigration and deportation defense, domestic violence, and assistance in accessing social security, disability, and other public benefits.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 287-9710
Service Type: By Appointment
Provides referrals to alcohol and drug treatment services for youth in Santa Clara County. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 272-6518, or after hours (800) 488-9919
Service Type: By Phone
Drive-thru grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children MUST be present to pick up meals but no Club membership is required. Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30pm at 1515 Pueblo Ave and 60 Benton Ave.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 255-8866
Service Type: Pick Up
Call to connect with a provider of emergency childcare for essential workers, or fill out the form online.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 863-3950 (English), (707) 864-4646 (Spanish)
Map of locations providing free meals to children 18 and under.
Location:
Solano County
Service Type: Drive Thru
Provides support, triaging and support to those experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, asexual assault and elder abuse. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 784-7635, or after-hour crisis hotline (866) 487-7233
Service Type: By Phone
Provides 24-hour support, triaging and support to those experiencing domestic violence, trafficking asexual assault and elder abuse.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(866) 487-7233
Service Type: By Phone
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Call to find out how to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. You can also apply online or in person at the County's 3 offices.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 784-8050
Call to find out how to apply for emergency CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. See link for more info.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4511, or (800) 464-4214
Provides legal counseling and advice on housing and evictions, health care insurance and access, employment-related issues, discrimination, and families facing challenges with child care, child support, domestic violence and other issues. Intake hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30-11:45am, and 1-3pm or until full.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 643-0054
Service Type: By Phone
Provides information and referral services to families with children in Solano County to access community resources to meet their needs, including parenting, employment, transportation, child care basic needs, etc. See link for locations and contact info.
Location:
Solano County
Service Type: By Phone
Provides emergency financial assistance to low-to moderate-income workers in Napa County regardless of immigration status, as well as referrals and support to access safety net benefits and other resources. Call to request an appointment. See link for detail.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville: (707) 965-5010 or efa@upvalleyfamilycenters.org Napa, American Canyon: (707) 363-8390, efa@onthemovebayarea.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides referrals and support to access safety net benefits and other resources such as housing and labor law.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 224-1786
Service Type: By Phone
Connects essential workers to emergency child care in Napa County. See link for interest form in English and Spanish.
Location:
Napa County
Provides crisis intervention, emergency assistance such as clothing and diapers, and referrals to other safety net programs and resources.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 302-9041 or (707) 286-9628
Service Type: By Phone
Grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children do not need to be present to pick up meals. Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-12pm at 2121 Imola Ave.
Location:
Napa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children MUST be present to pick up meals. Mondays and Thursdays, 11am-12pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Napa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under in the City of Santa Clara for the weekends. Pick up 2-3:30pm every Thursday. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Clara (city)
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under every Monday, 11am-1:30pm. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under Monday-Friday 11:30-12:30pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Millbrae
San Mateo County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1pm. See link for locations.
Location:
San Mateo County
South San Francisco
Eligibility:
Child must be present in the car, or bring a family photo
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Wednesday 10:30-11:30am. See link for locations.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides rental, food and utility payment assistance to families with children. Call or fill out a form on the website to find out how to receive assistance. Your message will be returned.
Location:
Marin County
Eligibility:
Marin County residents and have at least 50% custody of a child under 18
Service Type: By Phone
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Healdsburg
Sonoma County
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides food, hygiene, laundry (Napa only), tech, benefit application assistance and referral services for youth ages 16-24. Napa: 780 Lincoln Ave (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm) Sonoma: 714 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (Tue-Fri, 12-4pm) Solano: 646 Tennessee St, Vallejo (Mon-Thu, 12-4pm)
Location:
Napa County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 251-9432 (Napa), (707) 579-4327 (Santa Rosa), (707) 917-5904 (Vallejo)
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 11am-12noon at 125 Bahia Way.
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Foster City
San Mateo (city)
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 312-1968
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 10:30am-11:30am at 33 schools. See link for locations.
Location:
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
These navigators can answer questions and walk you through the process of applying for unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, and other safety net programs. This service is 100% free and available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with more languages to come.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
408-809-2124
Service Type: Phone
Emergency child and youth care (kindergarten to 5th) at 555 Chestnut St. Call or email to enroll.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 418-8639, mlee@telhi.org
Eligibility:
Private sector essential workers
Emergency child and youth care (6-17) to private sector essential workers in San Francisco at Columbia Park Club House (450 Guerrero St) and Willie Mays Clubhouse (195 Kiska Rd.). Visit sites in person to fill out an application.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 983-3901 (Columbia Park Clubhouse), (415) 655-5160 (Willie Mays)
Eligibility:
Private sector essential workers
Service Type: In Person
Support for anyone in Native communities experiencing DV or sexual violence, 7am-10pm Central Time.
Location:
National
Contact:
(844) 762-8483
Service Type: By Phone
Text to 911 instead for anyone in San Francisco who is unable to call and experiencing domestic violence or in other dangerous emergency situations.
Location:
San Francisco
Service Type: Text
24-hour support hotline & counseling for survivors of abuse.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(877) 384-3578
Service Type: By Phone
Emergency childcare for essential healthcare and public sector workers. Eligible workers can apply online. Private sector essential workers may be eligible to get childcare from community partners. Check website for more info.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 554-8990, rpdinfo@sfgov.org
Eligibility:
Healthcare, essential public sector, and other essential workers
Free diapers for children under 3. Bring EBT and ID for CalWORKs and CalFresh households at 170 Otis St (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm), 1235 Mission (Mon-Thu 9am-12pm, 1-4pm).
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 557-5100
Eligibility:
CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients
Service Type: Pick Up
Free grab and go meals for families with children on Mon and Wed. Adults can pick up meals for children without a child present. No ID required. See link for locations, additional hours and more details.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Pick Up
Free meals, groceries, hygiene/cleaning products at pickup window, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at 2218 Action St.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 548-2884, staff@womensdropin.org
Service Type: Pick Up
Free diapers for CalWORKs and CalFresh household. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm at 1601 Lane St. Call and leave a message with name, number and size needed and your call will be returned.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 822-9404 ext. 4235
Eligibility:
CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients
Service Type: Pick Up
Emergency childcare program called Pop-Up YKids for essential workers at various locations ages 0-12. To register, email popup2020@ymcasf.org.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
popup2020@ymcasf.org
Eligibility:
Private sector essential workers
Legal services and counseling on employment, immigration and domestic violence.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 567 6255 (SF)
(510) 251 2846 (East Bay)
Service Type: By Phone
Crisis support to domestic violence and trafficking victims through 24-hour crisis lines and emergency shelters.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(877) 751-0880
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour hotline and support services for survivors of sexual violence.
Location:
National
Contact:
(510) 845-7273
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour assistance for survivors of domestic violence with filing restraining orders.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 864-4722 or (877) 384-3578
Service Type: By Phone
Crisis support to domestic violence survivors of all ages through 24-hour crisis phone and text lines for adult & teens, emergency shelters, and housing support.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(877) 503-1850 (adults), (877) 923-0700 (teens), or text at (415) 200-3575
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour hotline for anyone experiencing domestic violence. You also text LOVEIS to 22522.
Location:
National
Contact:
(800) 799-7233
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour hotline providing resources, support, and restraining order clinic for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 647-7273
Service Type: By Phone
Childcare requests for essential workers in Alameda County. Fill out the form on the website or call for more info.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 582-2182 ext. 3198
Eligibility:
Essential workers residing in Alameda County
Service Type: By Phone
Childcare requests for essential workers in Alameda County. Fill out the form on the website or call for more info.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 658-0381
Eligibility:
Essential workers residing in Alameda County
Service Type: By Phone
Map of locations where families with children can pick up grab-and-go meals across the Bay.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Service Type: Pick Up
Staffed by caregiving experts, the Help Desk helps you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Eastern Time.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 227-3640
Service Type: By Phone
Database of centers providing emergency childcare for essential workers in Contra Costa.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 676-5442
24-hour Free counseling, information and referrals to anyone in need of parenting support.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(800) 829-3777
Service Type: By Phone
Childcare requests for essential workers in Alameda County. Fill out the form on the website or call for more info.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(925) 417-8733
Eligibility:
Essential workers residing in Alameda County
Service Type: By Phone
Crisis housing referrals and food bags, diapers and formula distributed. Pick up on Fridays 10am-12pm at the garage door on 18th St) at 2500 18th St, SF. If you need support, call and leave a message. Your call will be answered.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 546.6756
Service Type: Pick Up, By Phone
24-hour crisis intervention and emergency shelter for teens.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 621-2929
Service Type: By Phone
"Grab and Go" breakfast and lunch meals Mondays through Thursdays 8am-12pm, for all OUSD students or families and any Oakland child 18 and under. Students do not need to be present to pick up food, but face coverings are REQUIRED. Bring a grocery bag. Check link for locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
OUSD student or families, any child residing in Oakland 18 and under
Service Type: Pick Up
Free diapers for families in Oceanview, Merced and Ingleside neighborhoods during Monday 8:30-5pm at 156 Broad.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 406-1370
Service Type: Pick Up
Free counseling service for parents of children from pregnancy to 3 years of age. Schedule a 1:1 session by calling or email.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(844) 415-2229, parentline@usfca.edu
Service Type: By Appointment
Provides guidance and support to parents or caregivers regarding their child or loved one's substance use. 6am-9pm on weekdays and 9am-2pm on weekends.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 378-4374 or text COVID to 55753
Service Type: By Phone
Free 24-hour parental stress support line.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 441-5437
Service Type: By Phone
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during 8:30am-5pm Mondays through Fridays to schedule an appointment at 1700 28th Ave.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 481-4566
Service Type: By Appointment
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during 8:30am-5pm Mondays through Fridays to schedule an appointment at 286 E.10th St.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 481-4566
Service Type: By Appointment
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during M 1:30-4:30pm, W 1:30-4:30pm, F 8:30-11:30am to schedule an appointment at 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. A.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 428-3556
Service Type: By Appointment
24-hour confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Location:
National
Contact:
(866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678
Service Type: By Phone
Provides housing and support services to the unhoused as well as legal counseling on immigration related issues. For immigration counseling, fill out registration form for initial consultation. Chatholic Charities offers 40 consultations every Monday on a first come, first served basis and will send confirmation emails until available slots are gone.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 972-1200
Clinic for youth ages 12-24 and provides STD testing, medical evalution, birth control and immunization. Mon & Wed 1-5pm, Thu 2-6pm at 583 5th St. Tue, Thu and Fri 9:30am-1:30pm at 200 Harrison St. Walk in or DM on Instagram for more info.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 839-0929
Eligibility:
Youth ages 12-24
Service Type: Walk in
Mental health counseling and sexual health services to youth 24 or younger. You can refer someone to the counseling services by filling out the form or self-refer by calling. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 1-5pm.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 822-1707
Eligibility:
Youth 24 or younger
Service Type: By Phone
Counseling and legal services on tenants rights, immigration, domestic violence prevention, public assistance, healthcare access, and debt relief. Call to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Marin County
Napa County
National
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 551-5554
Service Type: By Phone
Call to schedule a free legal consultation in the areas of housing, health, immigration, education and reentry assistance.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 548-4040
Service Type: By Appointment
Provides diapers, toiletries and meals for pickup on Tuesday 9am-12pm and Friday 1-4pm, as well as triaging to shelters and other resources. Address is 37 Grove St.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 644-0504 ext. 2320 or 311 (after hours)
Service Type: Pick Up
Shelter in the Tenderloin provides shelter, three meals a day and social services to 60-70 families a night for up to 6 months.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 321-2612
Service Type: By Phone
Financial Support & Funds
All student loan payments and interest on federal loans are paused from March 13 through September 30. Most borrowers who lose their jobs or have their hours cut may be eligible for a reduced monthly payment as low as $0 per month for 1 year through a Federal Income-Driven Repayment plan. Loans that do not qualify are commercially-held Federal Family Education Loans (FFEL), Perkins Loans owned by your college, and private loans.
Contact your loan servicer online or by phone to determine if your loans are eligible. If you do not know who your servicer is or how to contact them, visit StudentAid.gov/login or call 1-800-4-FED-AID (1-800-433-3243; TTY 1-800-730-8913) for assistance.
Below are dozens of government programs and independent funds that offer financial assistance to individuals or families impacted by COVID-19, including support for rent and for service workers who have lost their jobs and immigrants.
All Resources
Stanford-based mutual aid network providing food, financial resources, and resource navigation to FLI students and other members of the school community.
Location:
Palo Alto
Eligibility:
Stanford community
Groceries, light homecare, and financial assistance for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Rental assistance for one month from $500-$3,000. Priority given to West Marin residents in lower income households, seniors and families who cannot apply for unemployment benefits. motel vouchers for unhoused residents. and emergency assistance in pre-paid cards. See link for detail and application instructions.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 663-8361
Rental assistance to low-income households, regardless of immigration status. Call and leave a message, or email to apply. See link for more info.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 473-7191, COVID-19@marincounty.org
Eligibility:
Income based
Service Type: By Phone
$500 grants to residents experiencing financial hardship related to COVID-19. See link for application instructions.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 488-8888 ext. 250, COVID-19@marincounty.org
Eligibility:
San Geronimo Valley and Nicasio residents
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance to residents of Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and Muir Beach. Accepting applications between the 2nd and 10th each month to administer funds by the 15th. See link for more info.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 868-9468, info@bolinaslandtrust.org
Eligibility:
Bolinas, Stinson Beach, and Muir Beach residents
Financial assistance for eligible San Mateo residents in financial hardship. See link for application instructions and more info.
Location:
San Mateo County
Eligibility:
San Mateo County residents, income requirements
Rental assistance for eligible Daly City residents who have experienced a loss of income. See link for application form and eligibility.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Eligibility:
Daly City residents
Financial assistance up to $3,000/monthly for 2 months for renters impacted by Covid-19.
Location:
Mountain View
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(650) 968-0836 or renthelp@csacares.org
Eligibility:
Mountain View residents below 120% Area Median Income impacted by COVID-19
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Cash assistance to legal immigrants who are elderly or disabled and ineligible for SSI due to their immigration status. See link for County office addresses.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 784-8050 (Fairfield), (707) 553-5000 (Vallejo), (707) 469-4500 (Vacaville)
Provides emergency financial assistance to low-to moderate-income workers in Napa County regardless of immigration status, as well as referrals and support to access safety net benefits and other resources. Call to request an appointment. See link for detail.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville: (707) 965-5010 or efa@upvalleyfamilycenters.org Napa, American Canyon: (707) 363-8390, efa@onthemovebayarea.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides referrals and support to access safety net benefits and other resources such as housing and labor law.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 224-1786
Service Type: By Phone
Provides rental, food and utility payment assistance to families with children. Call or fill out a form on the website to find out how to receive assistance. Your message will be returned.
Location:
Marin County
Eligibility:
Marin County residents and have at least 50% custody of a child under 18
Service Type: By Phone
Salvation Army Santa Rosa
Food pantry Mon-Thu, 10am-noon at 93 Stony Cir. Also provides assistance to pay utility bills and rent.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 542-0998 or (707) 542-0981
These navigators can answer questions and walk you through the process of applying for unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, and other safety net programs. This service is 100% free and available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with more languages to come.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
408-809-2124
Service Type: Phone
Financial assistance to SF residents with income less than 80% of median and who have a documented impact related to COVID-19 (health, employment, or school/childcare closures).
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 972-1200
Financial assistance for undocumented individuals or families with undocumented members impacted by COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(360) 524-3664
Eligibility:
Undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19
Financial assistance to undocumented immigrants in Oakland. Waitlist currently closed. Check back for updates on May 4, 2020.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 437-1554 (voicemail)
Eligibility:
Undocumented immigrants
Financial assistance to undocument immigrants in San Francisco.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
undocufundsf@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Undocumented and live or work in San Francisco, or lost employment in SF due to COVID-19
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 272-3700
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low-med income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 557-6484
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low to medium income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 521-5065
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low to medium income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
LSPC is establishing an emergency fund to support All of Us or None members and others directly impacted by the criminal injustice system with gift cards.
Location:
National
Contact:
(415) 255-7036, info@prisonerswithchildren.org
Provides emergency financial assistance and case management services to residents facing housing crisis, and free immigration counseling by phone.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 768-3100
Eligibility:
Facing housing crisis and less than 50% area median income for Oakland residents or seniors, foster youth, DV survivors and others
Provides interest-free loans and grants to tenants residing in the City and County of San Francisco who have fallen behind in their rent due to a temporary financial setback.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 470-5211
or edcradco@evictiondefense.org
Eligibility:
San Francisco residents, income based
Financial assistance to bartender, bar back, bar server or others in the service or preparation of alcoholic beverages.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 655-8724
Eligibility:
Bartender/service workers
Financial assistance to food & beverage service employees with children, who have been medically diagnosed with COVID-19 or someone living in their home who has been diagnosed. Documentation is required.
Location:
National
Contact:
(404) 655-4690
Eligibility:
Food & beverage service workers with children diagnosed with COVID-19
Fund for day laborers. In fundraising and no application available yet.
Location:
National
Contact:
(626) 799-3566
$400 cash assistance to home care workers, nannies and house cleaners who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(646) 360-5806
Eligibility:
Domestic workers participating in NDWA, NDWA chapters and afiliated organizations or dues-paying members prior to March 16, 2020
Cash assistance to restaurant, gig and hourly workers who lost their jobs.
Location:
National
Eligibility:
Service workers impacted by COVID-19
Financial assistance to anyone working in restaurants, as well as nonprofit orgs serving restaurants workers in crisis and zero-interest loans for restaurants.
Location:
National
Contact:
info@restaurantworkerscf.org
Financial assistance for restaurant workers. Temporarily pausing application form.
Location:
National
Contact:
info@rocunited.org
Eligibility:
Restaurant workers impacted by COVID-19
Grants to artists living in the Bay Area.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Artists living in one of the eligible zip codes
$50-$200 to current sex workers in the Bay Area.
Location:
National
Contact:
bawsgrants@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Current sex workers in the Bay Area who depend on sex work to pay their bills and do not have other forms of support
PG&E offers various programs, including one-time financial assistance as well as discounts on utilities and payment arrangement plans for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(800) 743-5000 (General)
Eligibility:
based on income or employment status – check for more info
Find Resources & Get Deliveries
There are many mutual aid networks and other locally powered efforts to support people in need in our communities.
Below are resources for if you need help shopping, picking up medications, or protective supplies.
All Resources
Food, transportation, errands, and pet care to people living in Santa Clara County.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Virtual check-in circles and direct support for crime, violence, and trauma survivors, formerly incarcerated people, and people with incarcerated loved ones.
Location:
California
Errands, resource navigation, and social connection for seniors and at-risk individuals in Berkeley.
Location:
Berkeley
Contact:
Stanford-based mutual aid network providing food, financial resources, and resource navigation to FLI students and other members of the school community.
Location:
Palo Alto
Eligibility:
Stanford community
Groceries, light homecare, and financial assistance for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Mateo County-based mutual aid network offering a wide variety of resources including food, supplies, errands, and resource navigation.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
volunteer-coordinator@sancarloscf.org
Mutual aid for residents of El Cerrito who are isolated and needs support.
Location:
Contra Costa County
El Cerrito
Mutual aid for residents in South Berkeley.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
BOC is a group of 9 nonprofit orgnizations working together to support people in need. Fill out the form to connect with a volunteer if you are in need of supplies, COVID-19 testing, food or water.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Provides immigration legal services, student support, English classes, food pantry, and short-term counseling
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 306-0437 or immigration@canalalliance.org (immigration), or (415) 454-2640 (social services referrals)
Service Type: By Phone
Helpline for seniors in Vacaville for services such as pick-up and drop-off essential supplies, transportation, and home check-ups. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm.
Location:
Solano County
Vacaville
Contact:
(707) 449-5100 or seniorhelp@cityofvacaville.com
Service Type: By Phone
Provides food (opens at 1:30pm Mon-Fri), food delivery to seniors, rides to medical appointments, medical equipment, and utility and rent assistance to Sonoma Valley residents in need (note: Clothes Room is currently closed). Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 996-0111
Service Type: Delivery
Coordinated by the City of Daly City, volunteers deliver grocery or meds and run errands.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 991-5739
Service Type: Delivery
Provides paratransit services to individuals with disabilities. Call to request a Data Card by mail for eligibility.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 321-2381
Provides delivery services to eligible seniors who need help grocery shopping or picking up medication. Vintage House may also be able to cover the cost of groceries/meds. Call to ask for help.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 996-0311
Eligibility:
Seniors 65+
Service Type: Delivery
Provides transportation to and from medical appointments and grocery delivery program to shop and deliver groceries for seniors.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 224-8885, (707) 224-8971
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid for residents in Santa Clara County.
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
These navigators can answer questions and walk you through the process of applying for unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, and other safety net programs. This service is 100% free and available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with more languages to come.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
408-809-2124
Service Type: Phone
Mutual aid to support individuals with disabilities who have needs that aren't being met with their immediate support system in the East Bay.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid to support individuals with disabilities who have needs that aren't being met with their immediate support system in the East Bay.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
A new call center will provide those who are COVID-19-positive or awaiting test results with food deliveries while they are in isolation or quarantine. Online resources and 311 will provide information to help San Franciscans who are otherwise food insecure find food available to them.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
311
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual Aid to support individuals who need help in Hayward.
Location:
Alameda County
Hayward
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual Aid to support individuals who need help for grocery or prescription deliveries and other forms of support.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
hello@sfcommunitysupport.org
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual Aid to support individuals who need help for grocery or prescription deliveries and other forms of support.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual Aid to support individuals who need help in Southern Alameda County.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual Aid to support individuals who need help in Berkeley.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 519-6770 (voicemail only), berkeleymutualaid@gmail.com
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid meal assistance for members of the queer community.
Location:
California
Contact:
None
Service Type: Website
Mutual aid for members of LGBTQ+ community who need support.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid for transgender, gender-variant and intersex elders and folx who can not do their own shopping.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid for anyone that needs assistance in the East Bay. Questions? Call or text or email eastbaymutualaid@gmail.com.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 306-2434, eastbaymutualaid@gmail.com
Service Type: Delivery
Grocery deliveries to seniors.
Location:
Alameda County
Ashland
Cherryland
Hayward
San Lorenzo
Contact:
Slzfoodbank@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Seniors
Service Type: Delivery
Volunteers working with the SF Department of Disability and Aging provide practical support to seniors and vulnerable adults, such as grocery shopping, delivery, etc.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 355-6700
Service Type: Delivery
Volunteers help deliver groceries to those with no help or at risk. Requests must be sent between Sun and Wednesday 6pm. Deliveries are made every Sat.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 862-9790
Service Type: Delivery
Mutual aid matching at-risk individuals with low-risk volunteers under 60 in similar communities. Volunteers can either donate to families in need, work with individuals who need items delivered such as groceries and prescriptions, and conduct check-ins every few days.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
OaklandAtRisk@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+
Service Type: Delivery
A group of volunteers to help deliver essentials to the elderly and/or immunocompromised.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(310) 779-2621 or clarityburke@gmail.com
Service Type: Delivery
Food & Hygiene Supplies
CalFresh is California’s supplemental nutrition program to help low-income families buy grocery and healthy food. In April and May, CalFresh recipients will receive an extra allotment on their Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card. Starting April 28, you can use your CalFresh Food EBT card to buy groceries online at Amazon.com and Walmart.com. Get the facts on CalFresh and enroll online.
If you need help delivering groceries to your home, please contact a mutual aid network in your area.
Below are resources to free food and hygiene products in your local area.
All Resources
Food, transportation, errands, and pet care to people living in Santa Clara County.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Stanford-based mutual aid network providing food, financial resources, and resource navigation to FLI students and other members of the school community.
Location:
Palo Alto
Eligibility:
Stanford community
Groceries, light homecare, and financial assistance for BIPOC, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with disabilities.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Mateo County-based mutual aid network offering a wide variety of resources including food, supplies, errands, and resource navigation.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
volunteer-coordinator@sancarloscf.org
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Mon-Fri, 10am-12noon. Children must be present to receive a bag.
Location:
Antioch
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Child must be present
Service Type: Drive Thru
Meal delivery to registered seniors 65+ or 60-64 and high-risk. Call Contra Costa County Hotline to sign up.
Location:
Antioch
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(800) 510-2020
Service Type: Delivery
Free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 11am-1pm. Children must be present. See link for locations.
Location:
Brentwood
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Children must be present
Service Type: Pick Up
Food pantry on Tuesdays 4-5pm and free meals on Wednesdays 6-7pm. 1187 Meadow Lane, Concord
Location:
Concord
Contra Costa County
Emergency food panty and toilettries at Family Resource Center in Pittsburg (2210 Gladstone Dr.) Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am-4pm, and Wed 9am-12pm.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Pittsburg
Contact:
(925) 439-5060
Eligibility:
Residents in East Contra Costa
Service Type: Pick Up
Food pantry Monday and Wednesday 9am-12noon. 218 Pine St.
Location:
Brentwood
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
ID and proof of address, and child’s birthday (ages 4-6)
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch take-away meals for children 18 and under. Pickups are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7:45-11am and must wear a face covering. See page for locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Service Type: Pick Up
Map of food pantries, distribution sites and school sites for meal pickups.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Food assistance & delivery for seniors 60+. Call to apply.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
West CC: (510) 412-0166, Central & East CC: (925) 937-8607
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+
Free breakfast and lunch take-away meals for children 18 and under. Pickups are Monday-Friday 11am - 1pm. See page for locations.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Eligibility:
Children under 18
Provides dinner every night at 6pm, shelter for single men (arrive at 6pm), single women and women with children (call for availability) at 200 Macdonald Ave. Food pantry is located at 123 Macdonald Ave, Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm, Sat 8am-3pm.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Richmond
Contact:
(510) 215-4860 (shelter), (510) 215-4887 (food pantry)
Meal delivery and welfare services to seniors. Call to request services.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 937-8311
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+ who are unable to prepare food themselves
Service Type: Delivery
Food distribution Mon-Fri, 9am-12 noon. 1900 Market St, Concord.
Location:
Concord
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 825-7751
Eligibility:
Must bring ID for all adults over 18, birth certificates for children, proof of address and income assistance
Service Type: Pick Up
"Free ""grab-n-go"" meals for all children 18 and under, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 11am-12:30pm. No ID required. See link for locations."
Location:
Contra Costa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free lunch for seniors 60+, Monday-Friday 11:30am - 12noon.
Location:
Bay Point
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925)395-4218
Eligibility:
Senior 60+
Service Type: Pick Up
Pittsburg Emergency Food Pantry
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm at 585 West 10th St.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Pittsburg
Contact:
(925) 439-1199
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under, Mondays and Thursdays 9am-11am. See link for locations.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Pittsburg
Service Type: Pick Up
Drive-thru pickup of produce and canned food bags, Wednesdays 11:30am-1pm at 2230 Lomitas Ave, Santa Rosa. Rental assistance fund is closed.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 544-6911
Service Type: Drive Thru
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under at locations throughout various school districts in Solano County. See link for more info.
Location:
Solano County
Service Type: Pick Up
Salvation Army of Northern California
Drive-thru food boxes at two locations: 630 Tuolumne St, Vallejo (Tue & Wed 9am-noon) and 1216 Missouri St, Fairfield (Tue, Wed & Thu 9am-noon).
Location:
Fairfield
Solano County
Vallejo
Contact:
(707) 439-7980 (Fairfield), (707) 643-8621 (Vallejo)
Service Type: Drive Thru
Helpline for seniors in Vacaville for services such as pick-up and drop-off essential supplies, transportation, and home check-ups. Mon-Fri, 8am-6pm.
Location:
Solano County
Vacaville
Contact:
(707) 449-5100 or seniorhelp@cityofvacaville.com
Service Type: By Phone
To-go meals and hygiene kits at 7:30pm at 2890 Middlefield Rd (Palo Alto), 1300 Middlefield Rd (Redwood City), 1120 Merrill St (Menlo Park).
Location:
Menlo Park
Palo Alto
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 241-8865, vicky@streetlifeministries.org
Service Type: Pick Up
Free groceries including produce, dry goods and USDA surplus foods, every Saturday 8:30-10:30am at Fairfax Community Church (2398 Sir Francis Drake Blvd).
Location:
Fairfax
Marin County
Service Type: Pick Up
Drive-thu food pantry on Tuesdays, 1-3pm at 1907 Novato Blvd.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 897-4147
Service Type: Drive Thru
Meals delivered to seniors and disabled individuals who are homebound. Call for assistance.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 449-3700
Service Type: Delivery
Medical and behavioral health services over the phone. Also provides drive-thru pre-packaged food 2:30-5:30pm at 3110 Kerner Blvd (San Rafael) and 6090 Redwood Blvd (Novato).
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 448-1500
Service Type: Drive Thru
Free breakfast (6:30-8am) and lunch (11am-1pm) daily at 820 B St.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 454-3303
Service Type: Pick Up
Connects older adults with community resources including food and weekly well-being calls with a counselor. Mon-Fri 7:30am-4pm.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7542
Service Type: By Phone
State program to deliver meals to seniors and other adults at high risk. Check website to contact an administrator in your city or county.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Napa County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Provides home delivered meals for seniors.
Location:
Alameda County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(415) 677-7600
Service Type: Delivery
Serves dinners every weekday, 6-7pm, and distributes grocery boses every Wednesday 6-7pm at Redwood City Clubhouse (1109 Hilton St), and every Friday at East Palo Alto Clubhouse (2031 Pulgas Ave).
Location:
East Palo Alto
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 576-9366 (RWC), (650) 646-6085 (EPA)
Service Type: Pick Up
Delivers groceries to apartment buildings in East Palo Alto. See link for locations and times.
Location:
East Palo Alto
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 330-7472
Service Type: Delivery
Provides safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Call to schedule an appointment. See link for hours of operations.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 294-4312
Service Type: By Phone
Lunches for seniors 60+ for pick up at Veterans Memotiral Senior Center (1455 Madison Ave) Mon-Fri 11am-12pm, or home delivery through Redwood City and Redwood Shores. Call to make a reservation and for the daily menu options.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7259
Mon-Sat 11am-1pm, curbside pickup only. 3500 Middlefield Rd., Menlo Park.
Location:
Menlo Park
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 365-9664
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides food (opens at 1:30pm Mon-Fri), food delivery to seniors, rides to medical appointments, medical equipment, and utility and rent assistance to Sonoma Valley residents in need (note: Clothes Room is currently closed). Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 996-0111
Service Type: Delivery
Provides hot meals, hygiene care packs and limited pet food, Mon-Fri 10am-1pm.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 579-0138
Service Type: Pick Up
Hotline for seniors worried about access to food.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 991-8012
Service Type: By Phone
Drive-thru brown bag for seniors 60+, Thursdays 12-2pm. Call for more details.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 991-8012
Service Type: Drive Thru
Food pantry accessible by appointment only at 31 Bepler St. Call or email to schedule.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 994-5150
Service Type: Pick Up
Delivers groceries to residents in need in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties, Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Call to schedule a delivery appointment.
Location:
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 984-3663
Service Type: Delivery
Family resource centers that offer diapers and baby supplies throughout the county.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Weekly and biweekly drive-through food pantry at churches. See link for locations & hours.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Drive Thru
Curbside pickup of to-go boxed lunches in the back of the parking lot (Mon-Fri 11:30am-12:15pm).
Location:
Mountain View
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Matches at-risk residents of Daly City with volunteers to provide grocery deliveries. Deliveries are free but you must pay for your grocery items.
Location:
Daly City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(408) 780-8085, safefooddalycity@gmail.com
7 home-delivered meals per week for individuals in need of assistance. Call to request service, and a member of the Client Care Team will respond within 48 hours.
Location:
Marin County
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 829-5833 est. 201
Eligibility:
People with health challenges, income-based.
Service Type: Delivery
Food boxes 3 times a week. Distribution hours are Mon 1-3:30pm, Wed & Thu 9:30-11am at 721 S. McDowell Blvd, and free lunch daily 11:30am-12:30 pm and dinner at 5pm-6pm at 900 Hopper St.
Location:
Petaluma
Sonoma County
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides assistance to those facing eviction as well as food distribution Mon-Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-12pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
Home-delivered daily meals to home-bound seniors. See link for applications, or call for more info.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 350-3200 option 4
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+, living alone or homebound
Service Type: Delivery
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Drive-thru grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children MUST be present to pick up meals but no Club membership is required. Mon-Fri 4:30-5:30pm at 1515 Pueblo Ave and 60 Benton Ave.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 255-8866
Service Type: Pick Up
Brown bag pantry Fridays at 10am, and meal delivery to people suffering from chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Call to sign up for delivery.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 456-9062 ext. 176
Service Type: Delivery
Map of locations providing free meals to children 18 and under.
Location:
Solano County
Service Type: Drive Thru
Provides housing and support services to the unhoused, as well as emergency food pantry (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4pm) and pantry for seniors 55+ (Wednesdays 11:30am-4pm).
Location:
Fairfield
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 427-1148, sherri@canbinc.org
Meal delivery to seniors 60+. Call to make an intake appointment to sign up.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 425-0638
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Call to find out how to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. You can also apply online or in person at the County's 3 offices.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 784-8050
Call to find out how to apply for emergency CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. See link for more info.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4511, or (800) 464-4214
Home-delivered daily meals to home-bound seniors. See link for applications, or call for more info.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-6100 ext. 111
Service Type: Delivery
Provides emergency food pantries and senior brown bag through a network of partners. See link for locations and hours.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-6128
Service Type: Pick Up
Free produce at various locations throughout Napa County. See link for location detail.
Location:
Napa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children do not need to be present to pick up meals. Tuesdays and Fridays, 11am-12pm at 2121 Imola Ave.
Location:
Napa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Grab-n-go meals for any child 18 and under. Children MUST be present to pick up meals. Mondays and Thursdays, 11am-12pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Napa County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under in the City of Santa Clara for the weekends. Pick up 2-3:30pm every Thursday. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Clara (city)
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under every Monday, 11am-1:30pm. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:30am-1pm. See link for locations
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under Monday-Friday 11:30-12:30pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Millbrae
San Mateo County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under on Mondays and Wednesdays, 12-1pm. See link for locations.
Location:
San Mateo County
South San Francisco
Eligibility:
Child must be present in the car, or bring a family photo
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Wednesday 10:30-11:30am. See link for locations.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Healdsburg
Sonoma County
Service Type: Pick Up
Calendar of free food distribution locations and times in Sonoma Valley
Location:
Sonoma County
Provides food, hygiene, laundry (Napa only), tech, benefit application assistance and referral services for youth ages 16-24. Napa: 780 Lincoln Ave (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm) Sonoma: 714 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (Tue-Fri, 12-4pm) Solano: 646 Tennessee St, Vallejo (Mon-Thu, 12-4pm)
Location:
Napa County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 251-9432 (Napa), (707) 579-4327 (Santa Rosa), (707) 917-5904 (Vallejo)
Service Type: Pick Up
Call or check website for food distribution locations in your area.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 523-7903
Salvation Army Santa Rosa
Food pantry Mon-Thu, 10am-noon at 93 Stony Cir. Also provides assistance to pay utility bills and rent.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 542-0998 or (707) 542-0981
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 11am-12noon at 125 Bahia Way.
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
Service Type: Pick Up
Meal delivery to seniors 60+ with no income limits for $3.50/meal. Provides emergency housing and shelter for individuals and families, showers, and food distribution. Call for a meal delivery screening or more info, or see website for locations and hours.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
415-457-INFO (4636)
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+
Service Type: Delivery
Free prepared meals for curbside pickup throughout Santa Clara County. See link for organizations and contact info in your area.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Works with network partners to provide free grocery and food throughout Silicon Valley. See website for locations, call during Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, text or email.
Location:
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 984-3663, text GETFOOD to (408) 455-5181 or email getfood@shfb.org
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 11:30am-12:30pm. See link for locations.
Location:
Foster City
San Mateo (city)
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 312-1968
Service Type: Pick Up
Free breakfast and lunch for children 18 and under, Monday-Friday, 10:30am-11:30am at 33 schools. See link for locations.
Location:
San Jose
Santa Clara County
Service Type: Pick Up
Free diapers for children under 3. Bring EBT and ID for CalWORKs and CalFresh households at 170 Otis St (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm), 1235 Mission (Mon-Thu 9am-12pm, 1-4pm).
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 557-5100
Eligibility:
CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients
Service Type: Pick Up
Free grab and go meals for families with children on Mon and Wed. Adults can pick up meals for children without a child present. No ID required. See link for locations, additional hours and more details.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
None
Service Type: Pick Up
Free meals, groceries, hygiene/cleaning products at pickup window, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm at 2218 Action St.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 548-2884, staff@womensdropin.org
Service Type: Pick Up
Free diapers for CalWORKs and CalFresh household. Mon-Fri 10am-5pm at 1601 Lane St. Call and leave a message with name, number and size needed and your call will be returned.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 822-9404 ext. 4235
Eligibility:
CalFresh and CalWORKs recipients
Service Type: Pick Up
Drive-thru grocery pickup, Mon-Thu 9:30am-3:30pm at 37350 Joseph St., Fremont.
Location:
Alameda County
Fremont
Contact:
(510) 598-4068
Service Type: Drive Thru
Food pantry open Mon-Wed 1-5pm, Thu 1-7pm, Fri 12-4pm. 418 Junction Avenue, Livermore.
Location:
Alameda County
Livermore
Contact:
(800) 884-8119
Service Type: Pick Up
Food pantry open Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am-2pm and 4th Saturday of each month at 1640 10th Street, Oakland
Location:
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 835-8683
Service Type: Pick Up
Food pantries at 8 YMCA locations throughout San Francsico.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
Call each location, or (415) 777-9622 (General)
Service Type: Pick Up
Map of locations where families with children can pick up grab-and-go meals across the Bay.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Service Type: Pick Up
Crisis housing referrals and food bags, diapers and formula distributed. Pick up on Fridays 10am-12pm at the garage door on 18th St) at 2500 18th St, SF. If you need support, call and leave a message. Your call will be answered.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 546.6756
Service Type: Pick Up, By Phone
"Grab and Go" breakfast and lunch meals Mondays through Thursdays 8am-12pm, for all OUSD students or families and any Oakland child 18 and under. Students do not need to be present to pick up food, but face coverings are REQUIRED. Bring a grocery bag. Check link for locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
OUSD student or families, any child residing in Oakland 18 and under
Service Type: Pick Up
Free diapers for families in Oceanview, Merced and Ingleside neighborhoods during Monday 8:30-5pm at 156 Broad.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 406-1370
Service Type: Pick Up
Eligible low-income households may receive food Tu-Fri 10am-2:30pm. ID is required for families of 6+.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Richmond
Contact:
(510) 235-9732
Eligibility:
Need to show ID and declare monthly household income
Service Type: Pick Up
A new call center will provide those who are COVID-19-positive or awaiting test results with food deliveries while they are in isolation or quarantine. Online resources and 311 will provide information to help San Franciscans who are otherwise food insecure find food available to them.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
311
Service Type: Delivery
Offering 50% Groceries when using EBT and free deliveries to seniors 65 and older. 3105 San Pablo Ave, Oakland.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 285-6985 or (510) 879-6152, email@communityfoodsmarket.com
Eligibility:
EBT/CalFresh recipients, seniors 65+
Service Type: Pick Up, Delivery
Call or text to pick up grocery, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm
Location:
Alameda County
San Leandro
Contact:
(510) 561-9042
Service Type: Pick Up
Resource to look up free food, inquire about CalFresh, or refer someone to be contacted. Check website for food programs in your city.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(855) 309-3663
A list of food resources with locations and times of operations by county.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Grocery pickup Tu, Wed, Thu 12-2pm at
22035 Meekland Ave, Hayward.
Location:
Alameda County
Hayward
Contact:
(510) 581-4673
Service Type: Pick Up
Emergency food pantry for pickups and deliveries in Fremont, Newark and Union City. Call to schedule.
Location:
Fremont
Newark
Union City
Contact:
(510) 793-5683
Service Type: Delivery
To-go meals M-F 11am-12:45pm in Antioch (403 West 6th St), Martinez (835 Ferry St), Oakley (1403 Main St) and Pittsburg (1415 Simpson Court).
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 293-4792
Service Type: Pick Up
One bagged meal per day, Sun-Mon at 9am and Tue-Sat at 12pm at 225 Potrero Avenue.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 552-0240
Service Type: Pick Up
Food pantry on Nottingham Alley off of Kearny St., 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; morning meals to go on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Location:
San Francisco
Service Type: Pick Up
Drive-thru grocery pickup, Mon-Fri 9am-12pm.
Location:
Alameda County
San Lorenzo
Contact:
Slzfoodbank@gmail.com
Service Type: Drive Thru
List of food pantries & service details in San Francisco and Marin County.
Location:
Marin County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 282-1900
Grocery bag pickup Mon-Fri 1:30-4:30pm at 27287 Patrick Ave. Hayward.
Location:
Alameda County
Hayward
Contact:
(510) 785-3663
Service Type: Pick Up
Free food Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring your own bag.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 961-4385
Service Type: Pick Up
Resource to look up free food by zip code, inquire about CalFresh, or refer someone to be contacted.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(800) 870-FOOD (3663) or (510) 635-3663, M-F 9am-4pm
Distribute food Mon, Wed, and Fri, Noon-5pm at 650 West Ranger Avenue, Alameda (Bus line 96). Check website for updates first and call to confirm eligibility.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 523-5850
Service Type: Pick Up
Pantry Monday through Thursday 10am-2pm, and Monday through Wednesday 5pm-7pm. Also on first and third Saturdays 10am-12pm, at 1925 9th St., Berkeley.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Berkeley and Albany residents only
Service Type: Pick Up
Pick up an appointment slip between 1am and 3pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and return to pick up groceries during appointment time.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 525-2280
Service Type: By Appointment
Mutual aid meal assistance for members of the queer community.
Location:
California
Contact:
None
Service Type: Website
Call to get information and referrals for food and emergency food delivery to senior and individuals living with a disability, 8am-5pm, 7 days a week.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 355-6700
Service Type: By Phone
Grocery deliveries to seniors.
Location:
Alameda County
Ashland
Cherryland
Hayward
San Lorenzo
Contact:
Slzfoodbank@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Seniors
Service Type: Delivery
Connects seniors and persons with disabilities with services such as meals, home care. Leave a message and a Peer Advocate will respond.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 546-1333
Service Type: By Phone
Meal deliveries to seniors. Suggested donations of $3.50 per person.
Location:
Alameda County
Castro Valley
Hayward
Oakland
San Leandro
Contact:
(510) 582-1263 ext. 101 (Oakland), (510) 582-1263 ext. 114 (Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo)
Eligibility:
60+, do not have caregiver, cannot shop for food
Service Type: Delivery
Lunches every weekday to pick up for anyone over the age of 60 or living with a disability (must be a San Francisco resident). Sign up with Project Open Hand to join the program (415) 447-2335.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 421-6443 ext. 34 for more info
Eligibility:
Must be SF resident, senior 60+ or with a disability
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides diapers, toiletries and meals for pickup on Tuesday 9am-12pm and Friday 1-4pm, as well as triaging to shelters and other resources. Address is 37 Grove St.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 644-0504 ext. 2320 or 311 (after hours)
Service Type: Pick Up
Daily Breakfast (7:30am Seniors, 8am general public), lunch (noon) and dinner (4pm Mon-Fri, bag at dinner on weekends); hygiene and tiraging, and needles exchange services Mon-Fri
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 674-6000
Service Type: Pick Up
Meals pickup (pre-packed Mondays 10-11:45am seniors, 11:30-1:30pm all, hot meals Mon-Fri 9-10am, 12-1pm and 4-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-1pm) and hygiene kits and shoes curbside pickup, shelter and hand washing and sanitizing stations, and medical care by appointment at 121 Golden Gate.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 241-2600
Service Type: Pick Up
Shelter, food and showers for the unhoused. 500 bagged lunch daily 10:45am-12:45pm. Showers for women Mon-Thu 6-9am, showers for men Mon-Fri 6-9am.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 877-9252
Service Type: Pick Up
Lunches for seniors to-go Mon-Sat 9:30am-1:30pm at 225 30th St.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 550-2210
Service Type: Pick Up
Free food, hygiene or sanitation supplies. Call, text or email with request and needs. Pick up or drop off during Mon, Tue and Thu 11am-3pm or by appointment.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 990-0775, info@eastoaklandcollective.com
Service Type: Delivery
Food for seniors 62+. Call to reserve, walkins ok. Mon-Fri 11am-1pm at 3301 E. 12th St 2nd floor
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 535-6123
Eligibility:
Seniors ages 62+
Service Type: Pick Up
Meal deliveries to seniors and those with critical health issues.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 920-1111
Eligibility:
Seniors and individuals living with critical health issues
Service Type: Delivery
Grocery to seniors 60+ and income less than 150% of federal poverty line. See link for locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 534-8540 ext. 369.
Eligibility:
Seniors 60 and up and income less than 150% of the federal poverty line
Service Type: Pick Up
Food bags for seniors and residents living in zip codes 94118 or 94121 can receive weekly groceries. Mondays 4-5pm at George Peabody Elementary.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
onerichmondsf@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Seniors and residents of zip codes 94118 and 94121
Service Type: Pick Up
Free hot meals for pickup (Mon-Fri 1-3pm) to senior and to the public at 4444 East Ave., Livermore. Seniors can call to reserve meals by 1pm the business day prior.
Location:
Alameda County
Dublin
Livermore
Pleasanton
Contact:
(925) 500-8241 (seniors)
(925) 580-1616 (general)
Eligibility:
Seniors 60+ and general public
Service Type: Pick Up
Pick up daily to-go meals or frozen 7-day meals at 730 Polk Street, Mon-Fri 1-4pm. Call for more info on how to apply.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 447-2310
Eligibility:
Registered clients, San Francisco resident seniors (60 years or older) and adults with disabilities (18 – 59 years old).
Service Type: Delivery
Meal deliveries for individuals living with critical illness. Need to apply and submit forms by doctors. Call for info on how to apply.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 622-0221
Eligibility:
HIV/AIDS, diabetes, etc. major surgery within 30 days
Service Type: Delivery
Health & Mental Health
COVID-19 testing is free under Medicare, Medi-Cal, other government plans, and most private plans. Medi-Cal has a new program for those who are uninsured and need COVID-19 testing and treatment, open to anyone otherwise NOT eligible for Medi-Cal including undocumented immigrants. Applications for new recipients and renewals will be accepted without proof of income. You can apply directly in a community clinic or hospital, by calling (800) 300-1506, or online.
Low-income families not eligible for Medi-Cal, and undocumented immigrants, may be able to get health coverage through county programs or through community clinics. Also, Covered California has extended its enrollment season to the end of June 2020 and now has more affordable insurance options.
Below are organizations and agencies that provide health care, mental health services and substance abuse counseling in your local area.
All Resources
Virtual check-in circles and direct support for crime, violence, and trauma survivors, formerly incarcerated people, and people with incarcerated loved ones.
Location:
California
Provides immigration legal services, student support, English classes, food pantry, and short-term counseling
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 306-0437 or immigration@canalalliance.org (immigration), or (415) 454-2640 (social services referrals)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides health and mental health care, food pantry and other support services to those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-12:30pm, 1-3pm. See link for info.
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
Contact:
(415) 457-8182 ext. 111 (Health)
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour crisis intervention, assessment, medication.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 428-1131
Service Type: By Phone
Medical and behavior health services by phone. New patients welcomed. Weekdays 9am-5pm.
Location:
Marin City
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 339-8813
Service Type: By Phone
Low-cost dental clinic for low-income and under-insured children ages 15 and under.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 547-2221
Provides free consultations over the phone to anyone in need. Call and leave a message, and you will receive a call back within 24 hours.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 585-7780
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour crisis intervention, assessment, medication and up to 23 hours of supportive care for individuals in an acute mental health crisis.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 576-8181
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour hotline for anyone or family member/friend of someone who may be suicidal.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(855) 587-6373
Service Type: By Phone
Non-emergency helpline offering free listening support, information on mental illness, treatment options, recovery strategies, communication and coping strategies and provides community resource referrals by phone, text, online chat or email. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
Call or text (866) 960-6264, Warmline@namisoco.org
Service Type: By Phone
Offers mental health counseling and wellness calls to the LGBTQ community on Mondays 1-6pm. Call or email to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 595-8961, jessie@lgbtqconnection.org
Service Type: By Phone
Offers 24-hour mental health emergency hotline for youth (or their parents/guardians), free virtual teen mental wellness groups, and emergency shelter, food and supplies for youth. Drop-in services open 9am-9pm at 1243 Ripley St., Santa Rosa.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
Hotline: (888) 729-0012, (707) 595-0688
Provides low-cost health care coverage and primary health care services to low-income adults in Santa Clara County who are not eligible for full scope Medi-Cal or Covered California. Call or walk in at a participating community clinic.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Eligibility:
19+ residents of Santa Clara County, 200% or less of FPL
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Provides referrals to alcohol and drug treatment services in Santa Clara County. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 488-9919
Service Type: By Phone
Provides referrals to alcohol and drug treatment services for youth in Santa Clara County. Mon-Fri 9am-6pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 272-6518, or after hours (800) 488-9919
Service Type: By Phone
Provides 24-hour referrals to mental health services in Santa Clara county.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 704-0900
Service Type: By Phone
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Health care for low- or no-income adults, ages 21 and 64, who ineligible for Medi-Cal, including undocumented immigrants. Apply for up to 6 months of coverage, which may be renewed. You may call 211 or call/apply in person at any of the County's community clinic partners. See link for locations and phone numbers.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
211, or (877) 699-6868
Call to find out how to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. You can also apply online or in person at the County's 3 offices.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 784-8050
Call to find out how to apply for emergency CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal and Solano County's Medical Services Program, which provides health care coverage to those ineligible for Medi-Cal. See link for more info.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4511, or (800) 464-4214
Help line in English and Spanish for seniors (60+) experiencing anxiety, stress, depression etc. Call (707) 255-0966 ext. 132 for mental health treatment intake.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 299-1885 (English), (707) 299-1884 (Spanish), (707) 255-0966 ext. 132 (Bilingual intake)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides counseling and emotional support to anyone experiencing mental health challenges. Monday-Friday 10am-6pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 453-0400 option 1
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour suicide counseling & support.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(855) 278-4204
Service Type: By Phone
Text RENEW to 741741 for counseling & support
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
Text RENEW to 741741
Service Type: By Phone
Bill Wilson Center Youth Crisis Line
Crisis hotline for youth ages 7-24 for emotional support and find mental health resources.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 800-704-0900
Service Type: By Phone
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
24/7 support through video phone, email and chat for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled survivors of domestic violence.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 812-1001
Service Type: By Phone
Provides remote counseling available for LGBTQI+ survivors of violence, domestic violence, hate violence and police violence.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 333-HELP or info@cuav.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides guidance and support to parents or caregivers regarding their child or loved one's substance use. 6am-9pm on weekdays and 9am-2pm on weekends.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 378-4374 or text COVID to 55753
Service Type: By Phone
Health Consumer Alliance
Free assistance over the phone to help people struggling to get or maintain health coverage.
Location:
National
Contact:
888‑804‑3536
Service Type: By Phone
List of enrollment sites for Healthy SF, affordable health care services to eligible uninsured San Francisco residents, including undocumented immigrants.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 615-4555
Eligibility:
SF residents, income based
Hotline provides support, information and local resources, Monday through Friday, 1-9pm Pacific Standard Time, and Saturday 9am-2pm PST.
Location:
National
Contact:
(888) 843-4564, help@LGBThotline.org
Service Type: By Phone
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during 8:30am-5pm Mondays through Fridays to schedule an appointment at 1700 28th Ave.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 481-4566
Service Type: By Appointment
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during 8:30am-5pm Mondays through Fridays to schedule an appointment at 286 E.10th St.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 481-4566
Service Type: By Appointment
OUSD health centers are open to families. Call during M 1:30-4:30pm, W 1:30-4:30pm, F 8:30-11:30am to schedule an appointment at 8711 MacArthur Blvd., Ste. A.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 428-3556
Service Type: By Appointment
Provides health services, including COVID-19 testing, emergency housing and food/hygiene product distributions to the unhoused and those in need. See website or call for more information and locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 777-1177
Service Type: By Phone
Provides syringe exchange/pickup, harm reduction, counseling and sexual health services. Check website for hours, locations and phone numbers.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
See website
Service Type: Pick Up
24-hour crisis support hotline.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 781-0500
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.
Location:
National
Contact:
(866) 488-7386 or text START to 678678
Service Type: By Phone
Peer support service run by trans people, for trans and questioning callers. Our operators are located all over the U.S. and Canada, and are all trans-identified. This is the only crisis line with a policy against non-consensual active rescue.
Location:
National
Contact:
(877) 565-8860
Service Type: By Phone
Free 1-2 day medication delivery. Must sign up for Rx text alerts and select delivery when Rx is ready. Text JoinRx to 21525
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Must sign up for text alerts
Service Type: Delivery
Information, screening and referrals for mental health and substance use services and treatment. Call during Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(800) 491-9099
Eligibility:
Alameda County residents
Service Type: By Phone
Direct assistance to those experiencing homelessness and need direct assistance with health care. Call during open hours, Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 891-8950
Service Type: By Phone
List of clinics that provide screening and enrollment into health insurance and programs, including undocumented immigrants below 200% federal poverty level for HealthPAC in Alameda County.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
See website for phone numbers and locations
Eligibility:
Low-income families and undocumented immigrants below 200% of the federal poverty line
Referrals and information about clinics, free peer-counseling, health with insurance and CalFresh, medic advice line. Hours are Mon-Fri 5:30-9pm, Sat 11am-4:30pm, Sun 3:30-7pm.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 548-2570
Service Type: By Phone
Warm Line provides 24-hour emotional support to anyone in California.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 845-7415
Service Type: By Phone
24-hour crisis hotline with trained intervention counselors in more than 140 languages. Text line 4pm-11pm daily.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
1-800-309-2131 or Text SAFE to 20121
Service Type: By Phone
Free 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text from anywhere in the US to communicate with a trained counselor.
Location:
National
Contact:
Text HOME to 741-741
Service Type: By Phone
Free medication delivery within 1-2 days. Must download CVS app or sign up for text alert from website.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Download CVS app or sign up for text alerts
Service Type: Delivery
Clinic for youth ages 12-24 and provides STD testing, medical evalution, birth control and immunization. Mon & Wed 1-5pm, Thu 2-6pm at 583 5th St. Tue, Thu and Fri 9:30am-1:30pm at 200 Harrison St. Walk in or DM on Instagram for more info.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 839-0929
Eligibility:
Youth ages 12-24
Service Type: Walk in
Mental health counseling and sexual health services to youth 24 or younger. You can refer someone to the counseling services by filling out the form or self-refer by calling. Clinic hours are Monday-Friday, 1-5pm.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 822-1707
Eligibility:
Youth 24 or younger
Service Type: By Phone
Counseling and legal services on tenants rights, immigration, domestic violence prevention, public assistance, healthcare access, and debt relief. Call to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Marin County
Napa County
National
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 551-5554
Service Type: By Phone
Support line for caregivers of loved ones who are seniors. Do not need to be an AARP member. Call Mon-Fri 7am-11pm
Location:
National
Contact:
English – 1-877-333-5885
Spanish – 1-888-971-2013
Service Type: By Phone
Group calls with guided programming for seniors to have conversations over the phone or connect via computer or mobile device. Register by calling (877) 797-7299 or email coviaconnections@covia.org .
Location:
National
Contact:
(877) 797-7299 (Eng), (877) 400-5876 (Sp)
Service Type: By Phone
Crisis line for people age 60+ and adults living with disabilities.
Location:
National
Contact:
(800) 971-0016
Service Type: By Phone
Housing & Utilities
California courts have issued rulings that stop all evictions except those necessary to protect public health and safety for the duration of the COVID‐19 emergency. This will apply until 90 day after the Governor lifts the state of emergency related to the COVID‐19 pandemic, or until it is amended or repealed by the Judicial Council. During the State of Emergency, landlords cannot raise rent by more than 10%. If you are facing a rent increase above 10%, write to your landlord using this Tenants Together sample letter guide, and file a claim with the CA Attorney General’s office here.
The US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) has enacted a 90-day moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for FHA-insured single family mortgages.
Many local governments have passed emergency ordinances that provide additional protections for renters, tenants in affordable housing units and SROs (single room occupancy or residential hotels). Tenants Together has been tracking local eviction protections, and you can check whether your city has enacted stronger renter protections that may cover you here. More resources and services in your local area are below.
California’s renters and homeowners are also protected from utility shut offs during the COVID-19 emergency. Plus, the California Public Utilities Commission has temporarily suspended its rule requiring people with low incomes to re-enroll in the Lifeline wireless and home landline services. Many utility and mobile phone service providers are halting terminations, waiving late fees and increasing services, and some have set up payment assistance programs. Call your utility provider and see what programs they have put in place that you might qualify for.
Below are resources to get advice on rent and utilities in your local area.
All Resources
Sample letter to send to landlord if you cannot pay rent. Check if your city has passed stronger protections for renters.
Location:
Marin County
Provides legal consultations on issues regarding employment and workplace protections and housing. Call to schedule an appointment, or use the online form. See link for more info.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 492-0230 ext. 102
Service Type: By Phone
Offers essential human services, including emergency food, homeless support services, safety net information and referrals. Call first. 2600 Middlefield Rd.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7500
Provides legal consultations on issues regarding employment and workplace protections, housing and immigration, as well as providing info on emergency housing assistance.
Location:
East Palo Alto
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 326-6440
Service Type: By Phone
Provides food (opens at 1:30pm Mon-Fri), food delivery to seniors, rides to medical appointments, medical equipment, and utility and rent assistance to Sonoma Valley residents in need (note: Clothes Room is currently closed). Mon-Fri 9am-3pm.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 996-0111
Service Type: Delivery
Provides limited legal counseling by phone on issues of domestic violence, housing, seniors, veteran's benefits, and disaster relief. See link for phone numbers.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 542-1290 (General), info@legalaidsc.com
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling by phone on issues of employment and labor protection, housing, health access and education rights.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 528-9941
Service Type: By Phone
Sample letter to send to landlord if you cannot pay rent. Check if your city has passed stronger protections for renters.
Location:
San Mateo County
Provides legal counseling and assistance for residents of San Mateo County on issues of health care, housing, public benefits, special education services, domestic violence, immigration and elder abuse. Call to schedule an appointment
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 558-0915
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance up to $3,000/monthly for 2 months for renters impacted by Covid-19.
Location:
Mountain View
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(650) 968-0836 or renthelp@csacares.org
Eligibility:
Mountain View residents below 120% Area Median Income impacted by COVID-19
Provides assistance to those facing eviction as well as food distribution Mon-Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-12pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
County-operated crisis line to connect those in housing crisis to temporary housing options. Assessment and referrals 9am-6pm, 7 days a week.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 278-6420
Service Type: By Phone
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling and advice on housing and evictions, health/mental health access, and children and youth in juvenile dependency, family law, probate guardianship and other areas. Call intake lines during work hours: 9am-12pm & 1-5pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 280-2424 (Housing), (408) 280-2416 (Children & Youth), (408) 280-2420 (Health/Mental Health)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling on issues of housing citizenship, immigration and deportation defense, domestic violence, and assistance in accessing social security, disability, and other public benefits.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 287-9710
Service Type: By Appointment
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 299-1890, seasonofsharing@countyofnapa.org
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 526-7500
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 745-9099 (Viola Robertson)
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
211
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 738-7470 (Anita Rees)
Financial assistance for housing. Documentation required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 755-7710
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Provides legal counseling and advice on housing and evictions, health care insurance and access, employment-related issues, discrimination, and families facing challenges with child care, child support, domestic violence and other issues. Intake hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30-11:45am, and 1-3pm or until full.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 643-0054
Service Type: By Phone
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
These navigators can answer questions and walk you through the process of applying for unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, and other safety net programs. This service is 100% free and available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with more languages to come.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
408-809-2124
Service Type: Phone
Provides legal support regarding immigration cases, detention removal, visa relief, and asylum; and provides legal support and defense representation, as well as screening for eligibility for eviction moratorium.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 437-1554
Eligibility:
Varies
Service Type: By Phone
Triaging housing needs and provides referrals and case management, and/or access to emergency housing support if needed.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
211, or:
Leaseholders call Catholic Charities (510) 768-3100 (M 9-5)
Non-leaseholders at risk of becoming homeless: call BACS (510) 899-9289 or text 510-759-4877
Eligibility:
Facing housing crisis and less than 50% area median income for Oakland residents or seniors, foster youth, DV survivors and others
Service Type: By Phone
Legal assistance for elderly tenants. Leave a message and calls will be returned.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 538-3333
Eligibility:
Seniors or adults with disabilities
Service Type: By Phone
Call and leave a messsage with contact info if your SRO landlord is not complying with the new health order regarding cleaning common areas and providing supplies to tenants.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 282-6209 ext 50
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 272-3700
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low-med income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 557-6484
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low to medium income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
Financial assistance for housing. Documentations required to confirm eligibility, and must call automated pre-screening line.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 521-5065
Eligibility:
Seniors 55+, people with disabilities, low to medium income, foster youth, veterans, DV survivors, etc.
Sample letter to send to landlord if you cannot pay rent. You must notify your landlord within 30 days of the rent being due.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
sfantidisplacement@gmail.com
Counseling for renters by phone or email.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 282-6622, info@sftu.org
Service Type: By Phone
Sample letter to send to landlord who is charging rent 10% above during a state of emergency, needs revisions.
Location:
California
Eligibility:
Rent increases by more than 10%
Legal services and advice for tenants needing representation only during COVID-19. Call to schedule a consultation/intake.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 771-9850 ext. 9
Service Type: By Appointment
Counseling and legal services on tenants rights, immigration, domestic violence prevention, public assistance, healthcare access, and debt relief. Call to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Marin County
Napa County
National
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 551-5554
Service Type: By Phone
Serves all tenants in finding affordable housing, submitting affordable housing applications, and tenant rights counseling.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 513-5177 and leave a voicemail with your name, number and best time to reach you, or email info@bishopsf.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides emergency financial assistance and case management services to residents facing housing crisis, and free immigration counseling by phone.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 768-3100
Eligibility:
Facing housing crisis and less than 50% area median income for Oakland residents or seniors, foster youth, DV survivors and others
Offers tenant & immigration counseling. Leave a message and you will receive a call back.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
San Francisco
Contact:
(510) 836-2687 (Oakland), (415) 487-9203 (San Francisco)
Service Type: By Phone
Counseling for residents and SRO tenants in San Francisco Chinatown.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 984-2728
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance to residents of Berkeley at risk of eviction. Leave a message and your call will be returned in 3-5 business days.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 548-4040 ext. 695
Service Type: By Phone
Call to schedule a free legal consultation in the areas of housing, health, immigration, education and reentry assistance.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 548-4040
Service Type: By Appointment
Legal assistance to renters who have been served an eviction "summons and complaint", and those kicked out of a shelter.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 659-9184 or legal@evictiondefense.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides interest-free loans and grants to tenants residing in the City and County of San Francisco who have fallen behind in their rent due to a temporary financial setback.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 470-5211
or edcradco@evictiondefense.org
Eligibility:
San Francisco residents, income based
Provides counseling to tenants in San Francisco.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 703-8644 (Mon-Thu 1-5pm ) or (415) 947-9085 (Mon, Wed, Fri 9am-12pm)
Service Type: By Phone
Unlimited home internet at $10/month after 60-day free.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Families participating in National School Lunch Program and Head Start
Service Type: By Phone, Website
Free cell phone services for low-income families.
Location:
National
Contact:
(888) 321-5880, ourteamassurancewireless@sprint.com
Eligibility:
Low-income
PG&E offers various programs, including one-time financial assistance as well as discounts on utilities and payment arrangement plans for families and individuals impacted by COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(800) 743-5000 (General)
Eligibility:
based on income or employment status – check for more info
3-month free internet access and home telephone service.
Location:
National
Contact:
(888) 766-4233
Eligibility:
Households with students or seniors 60+
60-day free wifi access.
Location:
National
Contact:
(844) 488-8395
Eligibility:
Households with K-12 or college students
60-day free wifi access, and internet access for $9.95/month
Location:
National
Eligibility:
Income based
Immigration Services
All ICE check-ins at 630 Sansome St. and ISAP check-ins at 325 Pacific in SF are rescheduled. Home visits by ISAP are suspended until further notice. ICE enforcement actions are expected to continue, but the agency announced on March 18 that enforcement will be focused on people who are considered “public safety risks”. Testing and treatment of COVID-19 will NOT be used against immigrants in a Public Charge test and ICE will not carry out enforcement operations at or near health care facilities. Immigrant families should seek the care they need during this time.
Click here to see what to do should you be affected by a raid.
Below are organizations that provide counseling, services and financial support for immigrants in your local area.
All Resources
Call to report ICE activity, or if you or someone you know as been detained by ICE.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(925) 900-5151
Service Type: By Phone
Cash assistance to legal immigrants who are elderly or disabled and ineligible for SSI, and to refugees for the first 8 months in the U.S. who is not eligible for CalWORKS.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Contact:
Refugee Cash Assistance: (877) 505-4630. Cash Assistance for Immigrants: (925) 608-5990, (925) 521-5001, (510) 412-1920.
Provides immigration legal services, student support, English classes, food pantry, and short-term counseling
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 306-0437 or immigration@canalalliance.org (immigration), or (415) 454-2640 (social services referrals)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides free legal consultations on issues of eviction and homelessness, immigration & detention and domestic violence, as well as lawyer referrals to people seeking legal presentation.
Location:
Marin County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 782-1600, (415) 989-1616 (lawyer referral)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides immigration legal services and consultations over the phone. Call one of the offices to make an appointment. See link for info.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Napa County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Sonoma County
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal consultations on issues regarding employment and workplace protections, housing and immigration, as well as providing info on emergency housing assistance.
Location:
East Palo Alto
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 326-6440
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling and assistance for residents of San Mateo County on issues of health care, housing, public benefits, special education services, domestic violence, immigration and elder abuse. Call to schedule an appointment
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 558-0915
Service Type: By Phone
Provides support, accompaniment and legal defense to those facing or impacted by raids.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 290-1144
Provides immigration-related legal aid.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 453-3003
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling on issues of housing citizenship, immigration and deportation defense, domestic violence, and assistance in accessing social security, disability, and other public benefits.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 287-9710
Service Type: By Appointment
Provides support, accompaniment and legal defense to those facing or impacted by raids.
Location:
Napa County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 800-4544
Service Type: By Phone
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
Legal services and counseling on employment, immigration and domestic violence.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 567 6255 (SF)
(510) 251 2846 (East Bay)
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance for undocumented individuals or families with undocumented members impacted by COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(360) 524-3664
Eligibility:
Undocumented immigrants impacted by COVID-19
Provides housing and support services to the unhoused as well as legal counseling on immigration related issues. For immigration counseling, fill out registration form for initial consultation. Chatholic Charities offers 40 consultations every Monday on a first come, first served basis and will send confirmation emails until available slots are gone.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 972-1200
Provides legal support regarding immigration cases, detention removal, visa relief, and asylum; and provides legal support and defense representation, as well as screening for eligibility for eviction moratorium.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 437-1554
Eligibility:
Varies
Service Type: By Phone
Workers' Rights Clinic provides confidential information about people's legal rights related to work in CA, including immigrant workers. Call a local office to schedule an appointment.
Location:
National
San Mateo (city)
Service Type: By Appointment
Financial assistance to undocumented immigrants in Oakland. Waitlist currently closed. Check back for updates on May 4, 2020.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 437-1554 (voicemail)
Eligibility:
Undocumented immigrants
24-hour hotline if you are facing any immigration enforcement activity.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 200-1548
Service Type: By Phone
Financial assistance to undocument immigrants in San Francisco.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
undocufundsf@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Undocumented and live or work in San Francisco, or lost employment in SF due to COVID-19
Counseling and legal services on tenants rights, immigration, domestic violence prevention, public assistance, healthcare access, and debt relief. Call to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Marin County
Napa County
National
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(800) 551-5554
Service Type: By Phone
Provides emergency financial assistance and case management services to residents facing housing crisis, and free immigration counseling by phone.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Contact:
(510) 768-3100
Eligibility:
Facing housing crisis and less than 50% area median income for Oakland residents or seniors, foster youth, DV survivors and others
Offers tenant & immigration counseling. Leave a message and you will receive a call back.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
San Francisco
Contact:
(510) 836-2687 (Oakland), (415) 487-9203 (San Francisco)
Service Type: By Phone
Call to schedule a free legal consultation in the areas of housing, health, immigration, education and reentry assistance.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 548-4040
Service Type: By Appointment
Legal consultations for low-wage workers and regarding immigration issues
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 575-3500
Service Type: By Phone
Incarceration & Reentry
California courts have issued new rules that set bail for people accused of a misdemeanor or low-level felony at $0 during the emergency. Check our resources on Support for the Unhoused for where to go for housing after getting out.
Below are resources for people who are currently incarcerated, recently released or impacted by the criminal injustice system.
All Resources
Santa Clara County's reentry program. Call Reentry Resources Center's main number and leave a message stating specific needs. See link for more info and updates on programs at the San Jose RRC.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 535-4299
Service Type: By Phone
Website with links, updates and resources for families who have loved ones in Santa Clara County jails and juvenile facilities, CDCR or federal facility.
Location:
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Health care for chronically-ill returning prisoners in partnership with community clinics and health centers throughout the Bay Area. Check link for list of providers.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Santa Clara County
Bonafide is a supportive community of people impacted by incarceration who help each other build healthy, productive lives. Bonafide provides gate pickups and material necessities as well as emotional and logistical support when a person is released from prison, peer support and skills teaching
Location:
National
Contact:
(415) 659-8406, david@bonafidelife.org
Facebook page to get money to people who are incarcerated to their prison accounts. Please post the person's full name, prison ID#, State and Address for facility if you have it.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
The Homecoming Project is a pilot program that provides daily subsidies to homeowners in exchange for providing living space to a person returning home from prison. The Project leverages extra living spaces within Alameda County to promote an additional transitional housing reentry option for people who have served lengthy prison terms, and who will benefit from an individually-tailored program attached to six months of housing.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 899-5010
Eligibility:
Formerly incarcerated
Service Type: Website
LSPC is establishing an emergency fund to support All of Us or None members and others directly impacted by the criminal injustice system with gift cards.
Location:
National
Contact:
(415) 255-7036, info@prisonerswithchildren.org
R&R’s hotline provides free re-entry legal advice to people impacted by the justice system, including members of rural and tribal communities, their family members, as well as community service providers supporting people with records. R&R accepts collect calls from prison and jail. Call Fridays 9am-5pm (Pacific Standard Time).
Location:
National
Contact:
(510) 279-4662
Service Type: By Phone
Call to schedule a free legal consultation in the areas of housing, health, immigration, education and reentry assistance.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 548-4040
Service Type: By Appointment
Support for the Unhoused
Below are resources for people experiencing homelessness in your local area.
All Resources
Emergency shelter program for youth experiencing homelessness. Call ahead for availability. 1744 University Ave.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Contact:
(510) 704-9867
Services for the unhoused, including shower and mail (8am-3pm), shelter, and bag lunches (11:30am - 12:45pm).
Location:
Contra Costa County
Richmond
Contact:
(510) 233-2141
Emergency food panty and toilettries at Family Resource Center in Pittsburg (2210 Gladstone Dr.) Mon, Tue, Thu and Fri 9am-4pm, and Wed 9am-12pm.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Pittsburg
Contact:
(925) 439-5060
Eligibility:
Residents in East Contra Costa
Service Type: Pick Up
BOC is a group of 9 nonprofit orgnizations working together to support people in need. Fill out the form to connect with a volunteer if you are in need of supplies, COVID-19 testing, food or water.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Map of handwashing stations and open public bathrooms
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
List of shower programs in Berkeley with locations and hours.
Location:
Alameda County
Berkeley
Provides dinner every night at 6pm, shelter for single men (arrive at 6pm), single women and women with children (call for availability) at 200 Macdonald Ave. Food pantry is located at 123 Macdonald Ave, Mon-Fri 8am - 4pm, Sat 8am-3pm.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Richmond
Contact:
(510) 215-4860 (shelter), (510) 215-4887 (food pantry)
List of mobile charging station, hand washing station, portable bathroom and shower locations throughout Marin County. See link for detail.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 473-7191
Provides health and mental health care, food pantry and other support services to those experiencing homelessness or at-risk of becoming homeless. Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays 10am-12:30pm, 1-3pm. See link for info.
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
Contact:
(415) 457-8182 ext. 111 (Health)
Service Type: By Phone
Offers emergency housing for individuals and families. Call Solano County's Coordinated Entry System, Resource Connect Solano.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 652-7311
Service Type: By Phone
To-go meals and hygiene kits at 7:30pm at 2890 Middlefield Rd (Palo Alto), 1300 Middlefield Rd (Redwood City), 1120 Merrill St (Menlo Park).
Location:
Menlo Park
Palo Alto
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 241-8865, vicky@streetlifeministries.org
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides info and referrals to homelessness resources, safety net programs, meals for children currently enrolled in childcare programs as well as essential worker child care. Also provides Warm Line Emotional Support 9am-midnight every day.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 526-7500
Service Type: By Phone
Ofrece albergue de emergencia para familias e individuos adultos en dos lugares: 430 Mission Ave (Centro para Familias) y 190 Mill St (Centro de Mill Street para adultos individuales).
Location:
Marin County
San Rafael
Contact:
(415) 457-2115 (Centro para Familias), (415) 457-9651 (Mill Street)
Free breakfast (6:30-8am) and lunch (11am-1pm) daily at 820 B St.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 454-3303
Service Type: Pick Up
Offers essential human services, including emergency food, homeless support services, safety net information and referrals. Call first. 2600 Middlefield Rd.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7500
Matches people experiencing homelessness to available housing, shelter and services. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(866) 542-5480, CE@srcharities.org
Provides emergency shelter, safe parking, food and shower services to people experiencing homelessness.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 939-6777
Offers breakfast and shower services on Sunday mornings starting at 6pm. 550 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 579-2604
Service Type: Pick Up
Provides hot meals, hygiene care packs and limited pet food, Mon-Fri 10am-1pm.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 579-0138
Service Type: Pick Up
List of handwashing stations and portable restrooms, as well as safe parking lots and homeless shelters.
Location:
Mountain View
Santa Clara County
Provides assistance to those facing eviction as well as food distribution Mon-Thu 9am-4pm, Fri 9am-12pm.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
County-operated crisis line to connect those in housing crisis to temporary housing options. Assessment and referrals 9am-6pm, 7 days a week.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 278-6420
Service Type: By Phone
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Shower services for the unhoused. Call for location details.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 542-4817
Shower and laundry services for the unhoused. See link for locations and hours.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 433-6161
See bottom of the page for locations.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Provides housing and support services to the unhoused, as well as emergency food pantry (Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 1-4pm) and pantry for seniors 55+ (Wednesdays 11:30am-4pm).
Location:
Fairfield
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 427-1148, sherri@canbinc.org
Information and referral support to connect with resources on housing, utilities, transportation, food, healthcare, childcare and more.
Location:
Napa County
Contact:
(707) 253-4540
Provides emergency housing, showers, and food distribution. Call or see website for locations and hours.
Location:
Santa Rosa
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 528-8712
Provides "Dignity on Wheel" mobile shower and laundry services, emergency shelter (1858 Bay Rd), and food pantry (Tuesdays 12-2pm at 1852 Bay Rd, East Palo Alto). See link for Dignity on Wheel schedule.
Location:
Alameda County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(650) 330-8000 or info@projectwehope.com, (650) 779-4635 (shelter)
Provides food, hygiene, laundry (Napa only), tech, benefit application assistance and referral services for youth ages 16-24. Napa: 780 Lincoln Ave (Mon-Fri, 10am-3pm) Sonoma: 714 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (Tue-Fri, 12-4pm) Solano: 646 Tennessee St, Vallejo (Mon-Thu, 12-4pm)
Location:
Napa County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 251-9432 (Napa), (707) 579-4327 (Santa Rosa), (707) 917-5904 (Vallejo)
Service Type: Pick Up
Emergency shelter and services for unhoused individuals
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 652-7311
Provides one-time rent/deposit assistance and temporary and permanent housing to homeless and low-income families and individuals. If you are receiving services from a county or nonprofit agency, please contact your caseworker for a referral.
Location:
Contra Costa County
Solano County
Contact:
Contra Costa (925) 338-1038, Solano (70) 652-7311 or email RCS@caminar.org.
DCARA provides programs for families, communications access assistance, employment services, peer counseling, and information and referral services for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind people.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
San Francisco
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Contact:
510-343-6670 or info@dcara.org
Eligibility:
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, DeafBlind, Hearing parent of Deaf child, or Child of Deaf Adults
Emergency shelters for those experiencing homelessness.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 255 – 0165
Service Type: By Phone
Crisis housing referrals and food bags, diapers and formula distributed. Pick up on Fridays 10am-12pm at the garage door on 18th St) at 2500 18th St, SF. If you need support, call and leave a message. Your call will be answered.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 546.6756
Service Type: Pick Up, By Phone
Provides health services, including COVID-19 testing, emergency housing and food/hygiene product distributions to the unhoused and those in need. See website or call for more information and locations.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 777-1177
Service Type: By Phone
Provides housing and support services to the unhoused as well as legal counseling on immigration related issues. For immigration counseling, fill out registration form for initial consultation. Chatholic Charities offers 40 consultations every Monday on a first come, first served basis and will send confirmation emails until available slots are gone.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 972-1200
Direct assistance to those experiencing homelessness and need direct assistance with health care. Call during open hours, Monday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.
Location:
Alameda County
Contact:
(510) 891-8950
Service Type: By Phone
Triaging housing needs and provides referrals and case management, and/or access to emergency housing support if needed.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
211, or:
Leaseholders call Catholic Charities (510) 768-3100 (M 9-5)
Non-leaseholders at risk of becoming homeless: call BACS (510) 899-9289 or text 510-759-4877
Eligibility:
Facing housing crisis and less than 50% area median income for Oakland residents or seniors, foster youth, DV survivors and others
Service Type: By Phone
Legal assistance to renters who have been served an eviction "summons and complaint", and those kicked out of a shelter.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 659-9184 or legal@evictiondefense.org
Service Type: By Phone
Provides diapers, toiletries and meals for pickup on Tuesday 9am-12pm and Friday 1-4pm, as well as triaging to shelters and other resources. Address is 37 Grove St.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 644-0504 ext. 2320 or 311 (after hours)
Service Type: Pick Up
Daily Breakfast (7:30am Seniors, 8am general public), lunch (noon) and dinner (4pm Mon-Fri, bag at dinner on weekends); hygiene and tiraging, and needles exchange services Mon-Fri
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 674-6000
Service Type: Pick Up
Shelter in the Tenderloin provides shelter, three meals a day and social services to 60-70 families a night for up to 6 months.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 321-2612
Service Type: By Phone
Map of hand washing locations in San Francisco.
Location:
San Francisco
Meals pickup (pre-packed Mondays 10-11:45am seniors, 11:30-1:30pm all, hot meals Mon-Fri 9-10am, 12-1pm and 4-5pm, Sat-Sun 12-1pm) and hygiene kits and shoes curbside pickup, shelter and hand washing and sanitizing stations, and medical care by appointment at 121 Golden Gate.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 241-2600
Service Type: Pick Up
Shelter, food and showers for the unhoused. 500 bagged lunch daily 10:45am-12:45pm. Showers for women Mon-Thu 6-9am, showers for men Mon-Fri 6-9am.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 877-9252
Service Type: Pick Up
Free food, hygiene or sanitation supplies. Call, text or email with request and needs. Pick up or drop off during Mon, Tue and Thu 11am-3pm or by appointment.
Location:
Alameda County
Oakland
Contact:
(510) 990-0775, info@eastoaklandcollective.com
Service Type: Delivery
Assessment and intake services for families and individuals for entry into shelter and housing program placement.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 430-6320
Service Type: By Phone
Assessment and intake services for families and individuals for entry into shelter and housing program placement.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 972-1281
Service Type: By Phone
Worker Funds & Workplace Protections
If you are laid off or working reduced hours, or temporarily out of work and plan to return to the same employer, apply for Unemployment Insurance online or call 800-300-5616 (you may experience long wait time on the phone). You can also reach out to one of the organizations below for support.
California’s paid sick leave law gives most workers paid time off to recover from an illness or to care for a sick family member, accruing at least 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked. Your local governments may also have existing or emergency paid sick leave laws that allow you to have additional paid time off. You may also be eligible to receive up to 6 weeks of partial pay to care for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 under CA Paid Family Leave (PFL) law. File a PFL claim online here.
If you are unable to work due to medical quarantine or COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive Disability Insurance and up to 70% of your pay. If you were exposed to and contracted COVID-19 at work and are unable to work, you may qualify for Workers’ Compensation and may receive up to two-thirds of your gross wages.
See undocumented immigrants’ eligibility for these benefits here.
Below are resources to get help on workplace-related issues and potential financial assistance in your local area.
All Resources
Provides legal consultations on issues regarding employment and workplace protections and housing. Call to schedule an appointment, or use the online form. See link for more info.
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 492-0230 ext. 102
Service Type: By Phone
Provides immigration legal services, student support, English classes, food pantry, and short-term counseling
Location:
Marin County
Contact:
(415) 306-0437 or immigration@canalalliance.org (immigration), or (415) 454-2640 (social services referrals)
Service Type: By Phone
Provides free legal consultations on issues of eviction and homelessness, immigration & detention and domestic violence, as well as lawyer referrals to people seeking legal presentation.
Location:
Marin County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 782-1600, (415) 989-1616 (lawyer referral)
Service Type: By Phone
Assistance for business owners and laid off employees with filing unemployment insurance, job search and career counseling.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 646-1071
Service Type: By Phone
Offers essential human services, including emergency food, homeless support services, safety net information and referrals. Call first. 2600 Middlefield Rd.
Location:
Redwood City
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 780-7500
Provides legal consultations on issues regarding employment and workplace protections, housing and immigration, as well as providing info on emergency housing assistance.
Location:
East Palo Alto
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 326-6440
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling by phone on issues of employment and labor protection, housing, health access and education rights.
Location:
Sonoma County
Contact:
(707) 528-9941
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling and assistance for residents of San Mateo County on issues of health care, housing, public benefits, special education services, domestic violence, immigration and elder abuse. Call to schedule an appointment
Location:
San Mateo County
Contact:
(650) 558-0915
Service Type: By Phone
Provides advice regarding employment protections and benefits, including unemployment insurance, paid sick leave, and disability insurance.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(866) 879-7725
Service Type: By Phone
Provides advice and support to navigate employment protections, safety net services and legal aid attorneys.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
(408) 809-2124
Service Type: By Phone
Provides legal counseling and advice on housing and evictions, health care insurance and access, employment-related issues, discrimination, and families facing challenges with child care, child support, domestic violence and other issues. Intake hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8:30-11:45am, and 1-3pm or until full.
Location:
Solano County
Contact:
(707) 643-0054
Service Type: By Phone
These navigators can answer questions and walk you through the process of applying for unemployment insurance, disability, paid family leave, and other safety net programs. This service is 100% free and available in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese, with more languages to come.
Location:
Santa Clara County
Contact:
408-809-2124
Service Type: Phone
Legal services and counseling on employment, immigration and domestic violence.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 567 6255 (SF)
(510) 251 2846 (East Bay)
Service Type: By Phone
Workers' Rights Clinic provides confidential information about people's legal rights related to work in CA, including immigrant workers. Call a local office to schedule an appointment.
Location:
National
San Mateo (city)
Service Type: By Appointment
Legal consultations for low-wage workers on issues such as COVID-19, unpaid wages, overtime, UI benefits, wrongful termination, disrimination, and more. Call to schedule an appointment.
Location:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 896-1701
Service Type: By Appointment
Financial assistance to bartender, bar back, bar server or others in the service or preparation of alcoholic beverages.
Location:
National
Contact:
(855) 655-8724
Eligibility:
Bartender/service workers
Financial assistance to food & beverage service employees with children, who have been medically diagnosed with COVID-19 or someone living in their home who has been diagnosed. Documentation is required.
Location:
National
Contact:
(404) 655-4690
Eligibility:
Food & beverage service workers with children diagnosed with COVID-19
Legal consultations for low-wage workers and regarding immigration issues
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 575-3500
Service Type: By Phone
Fund for day laborers. In fundraising and no application available yet.
Location:
National
Contact:
(626) 799-3566
$400 cash assistance to home care workers, nannies and house cleaners who are experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19.
Location:
National
Contact:
(646) 360-5806
Eligibility:
Domestic workers participating in NDWA, NDWA chapters and afiliated organizations or dues-paying members prior to March 16, 2020
Cash assistance to restaurant, gig and hourly workers who lost their jobs.
Location:
National
Eligibility:
Service workers impacted by COVID-19
Financial assistance to anyone working in restaurants, as well as nonprofit orgs serving restaurants workers in crisis and zero-interest loans for restaurants.
Location:
National
Contact:
info@restaurantworkerscf.org
Financial assistance for restaurant workers. Temporarily pausing application form.
Location:
National
Contact:
info@rocunited.org
Eligibility:
Restaurant workers impacted by COVID-19
Grants to artists living in the Bay Area.
Location:
National
Contact:
None
Eligibility:
Artists living in one of the eligible zip codes
$50-$200 to current sex workers in the Bay Area.
Location:
National
Contact:
bawsgrants@gmail.com
Eligibility:
Current sex workers in the Bay Area who depend on sex work to pay their bills and do not have other forms of support
Legal consultations for low-wage workers.
Location:
San Francisco
Contact:
(415) 442-6647
Service Type: By Phone
