Help with Basic Needs
Do you need help with something?
I need money for rent or expenses!
There are many resources available. Read this carefully!
I need money for housing in SF.
Apply for the Give2SF Housing Stabilization Fund.
I or someone in my family is undocumented.
Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants: you can get $500. Call 1-866-490-3899 from 8am - 8pm to apply.
Legal Aid at Work has a list of trusted resources for undocumented workers.
I or someone in my family works in a restaurant or in another service job:
The Restaurant Workers Community Foundation has funds for restaurant workers (apply in English or Spanish). They also have a good list of resources.
The Restaurant Opportunity Center has funds for relief.
Another Round Another Rally has $500 grants for anyone in service industries.
One Fair Wage has grants for anyone who is a tipped worker.
I or someone in my family is a domestic worker:
The National Domestic Workers Alliance has grants. Right now, they are only for members. Check back for updates.
I live in Oakland:
East Oakland Dreamers has a grants for rent relief.
OUR fund has cash grants for undocumented families.
I need food (or money for food)!!
SFUSD Food Program: Get free food at these schools Monday and Wednesday from 11 - 12.
Apply for the California Pandemic Emergency Benefits Transfer Program (P-EBT) (before June 30). You can get up to $365 for food for each eligible child.
SF Food Bank: you can find places to get food near you. Call 211 or go to these links in English, Spanish, or Chinese.
I'm being evicted! I need help.
Here is information to help you: if you have a letter of proof, right now you can't be evicted because of the effects of COVID-19.
You may need a letter to prove that you can't pay because of COVID-19. Here is an example letter. Please contact your advisor if you need help writing this letter!
I need COVID testing!!
SF City Test Website: All essential workers or any SF resident with COVID-19 symptoms can get a test.
Bayview and Sunnydale District Tests: If you live or work in these areas, you can get a test. Check this map for address eligibility.
I need legal support!
Legal clinics are doing free phone consultations:
I am in crisis.
TalkLine 415-441-KIDS (5437) 24 hours a day caregiver stress support line
Child Crisis 415-970-3800
I need more information!!
At Mission Local, you can sign up to get text messages in Spanish to your phone.
If you want messages in English, text COVID19SF to the number 888-777
I need something else!!
SFUSD Family Resource Link. Contact 9am-1pm for help with technology, food & nutrition, physical and mental wellness, distance learning, enrollment, and more.
Call (415) 340-1716
Do an online request form: familylink.sfusd.edu
Email familylink@sfusd.edu
Check out this document! Everything from diapers to housing support is available.