Client Resources
Are you struggling to secure daily essentials? You're not alone.
Resources Available in Santa Clara County
You may find food assistance through the following programs. (Please contact them to find out their eligibility requirements.)
Free "Grab and Go" Meals in San José
- Allen Elementary School: 820 Steinbeck Drive
- Almaden Elementary School: 1295 Dentwood Drive
- Canoas Elementary School: 880 Wren Drive
- Galarza Elementary School: 1610 Bird Avenue
- Grant Elementary School: 470 E. Jackson Street
- Learning Options School: 4849 Pearl Avenue
- Ohlone Middle School: 850 N. 2nd Street
- San José High School: 275 N. 24th St
- Allen Elementary School: 820 Steinbeck Drive
- Almaden Elementary School: 1295 Dentwood Drive
- Canoas Elementary School: 880 Wren Drive
- Galarza Elementary School: 1610 Bird Avenue
- Grant Elementary School: 470 E. Jackson Street
- Learning Options School: 4849 Pearl Avenue
- Ohlone Middle School: 850 N. 2nd Street
- San José High School: 275 N. 24th St
Second Harvest Food Bank Hotline
1800-984-3663
Call the Second Harvest Food Connection hotline at
408-455-5181
Text “GETFOOD” to
getfood@shfb.org
Send an email to
Second Harvest Food Bank Hotline
- Call the Second Harvest Food Connection hotline at 1800-984-3663
- Text “GETFOOD” to 408-455-5181
- Send an email to getfood@shfb.org
Baby Supplies and Resources
FIRST Five of Santa Clara County has a list of Family Resource Centers where Santa Clara County residents can get diapers, baby wipes, formula and other essential items.
You must call 877-464-0244 to register.
Housing Resources
Overnight Parking
The Winter Faith Collaborative and Saratoga’s Prince of Peace Lutheran Church coordinate overnight “safe parking” sites at churches and other locations, including some near De Anza, for individuals or families who are sleeping in their vehicles. Contact Amigos de Guadalupe in advance to be screened and enrolled in this program, by calling 408-341-6080 or 408-509-2731.
Housing Assistance
West Valley Community Services
West Valley Community Services housing helps homeless individuals and families find long-term housing, through rental assistance and other support services. You can speak with the case manager who comes to campus twice a month with the mobile food pantry or call 408-255-8033
The Bill Wilson Center
The Bill Wilson Center operates housing programs and other services that can assist students who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. A representative from the center is available on campus once a week to provide information and referrals. Stop by the Office of Outreach in Room 127 of the RSS Building to make an appointment.
Housing Sharing
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County a free matching service house-sharing?locale=en to help people find affordable housing in the form of a rented room with shared space in a private home. You must apply and complete a screening process to be considered. You can start the process by submitting an online inquiry form.
Housing Resources
Overnight Parking
The Winter Faith Collaborative and Saratoga’s Prince of Peace Lutheran Church coordinate overnight “safe parking” sites at churches and other locations, including some near De Anza, for individuals or families who are sleeping in their vehicles. Contact Amigos de Guadalupe in advance to be screened and enrolled in this program, by calling 408-341-6080 or 408-509-2731.
Housing Assistance
West Valley Community Services housing helps homeless individuals and families find long-term housing, through rental assistance and other support services. You can speak with the case manager who comes to campus twice a month with the mobile food pantry or call 408-255-8033
The Bill Wilson Center operates housing programs and other services that can assist students who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. A representative from the center is available on campus once a week to provide information and referrals. Stop by the Office of Outreach in Room 127 of the RSS Building to make an appointment.
Housing Sharing
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County a free matching service house-sharing?locale=en to help people find affordable housing in the form of a rented room with shared space in a private home. You must apply and complete a screening process to be considered. You can start the process by submitting an online inquiry form.
Financial Assistance
Santa Clara County residents – including undocumented individuals or families – may qualify for financial assistance to help with basic needs, including rent, if they have lost income because of the coronavirus situation. The program is currently out of funds, but you can ask to be placed on the waiting list for when more funding is available. Apply online through Sacred Heart Community Services or call 408-780-9134
While stay-at-home directives are in effect, you can apply online for state benefits through the Santa Clara County Social Services Agency, including cash assistance, food assistance and health care.
COVID-19 Testing: Santa Clara County has been adding more locations for individuals who have symptoms or meet certain criteria – such as working in grocery stores or other essential services. Check the list of testing sites for more information.
Jobs and Unemployment
California’s state employment agency has compiled helpful FAQs about state benefits for unemployment, disability and family leave for people affected by the coronavirus.
- You'll also find helpful tips about California unemployment benefits in this New York Times article.
- If you have questions about unemployment benefits and related legal issues, you can call a new hotline established by Working Partnerships, a nonprofit coalition, and the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. Support is available in several languages at 408.809.2124.
- The Onward CA organization also has a new website for matching California residents with jobs and resources.
- Multilingual legal assistance with unemployment issues is available from the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California by calling 415.484.2209. Help is available in Cantonese, Cebuano, Illocano, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog.
Jobs and Unemployment
California’s state employment agency has compiled helpful FAQs about state benefits for unemployment, disability and family leave for people affected by the coronavirus.
- You'll also find helpful tips about California unemployment benefits in this New York Times article.
- If you have questions about unemployment benefits and related legal issues, you can call a new hotline established by Working Partnerships, a nonprofit coalition, and the Santa Clara County Office of Labor Standards Enforcement. Support is available in several languages at 408.809.2124.
- The Onward CA organization also has a new website for matching California residents with jobs and resources.
- Multilingual legal assistance with unemployment issues is available from the Filipino Bar Association of Northern California by calling 415.484.2209. Help is available in Cantonese, Cebuano, Illocano, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog.
