FOR AUTHORIZED WORKERS:

• Unemployment benefits. File even if you’re not sure you qualify (documented workers only). If your hours were cut, but you still have a job, you may qualify. Gig workers and self-employed workers can qualify. Please note that the new qualification options are not yet showing up on the state website. If you are a gig worker or unemployed, wait until you see those when you log in. Filing online is best if possible: https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/filing_a_claim.htm

• https://legalaidatwork.org/

FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS:

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cash-assistance-for-immigrants

https://edd.ca.gov/en/disability/undocumented_workers/

https://www.nilc.org/issues/workersrights/

Bay Area Legal Aid provides Resources 

https://www.haca.net/applicants/emergency-housing-vouchers/

IMMEDIATE HOUSING ASSISTANCE

If you're fleeing domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking and in immediate danger, call 911.

211 Alameda County Resource Finder

If you need immediate emergency shelter and housing assistance, please contact Eden Information & Referral at 211 or the Bay Area Helpline at 1-800-273-6222.

You can also visit the companion website for housing-related services and general services.

ECHO Housing

Provides rental assistance, housing assistance, tenant/landlord counseling, home-seeking, home-sharing, and mortgage and home purchase counseling.

Housing Resource Centers (HRC)

Alameda County has Housing Resource Centers (HRCs) throughout the County to support people currently experiencing homelessness.

If you are experiencing homelessness in Alameda County you may connect with an HRC by calling Eden Information & Referral at 510-537-2552 or you may connect with an HRC directly by finding an access point near you.

Deposit and Rental Assistance

Find resources for rental and deposit assistance.

https://davisstreet.org/

Alameda County Housing Portal

https://housing.acgov.org/additional-resources

Alameda County:​

• Centro Legal De La Raza - Rental assistance for unincorporated Alameda County, the City of Oakland, and the City of San Leandro.

• Keep Everyone Housed Application - Rental assistance application for the City of Oakland and the City of Hayward renters.

East Bay:​

• Centro Legal de la Raza

centrolegal.org

510-437-1554

• Eviction Defense Center

evictiondefensecenteroakland.org

510-452-4541

• East Bay Community Law Center

ebclc.org

510-548-4040

• Bay Area Legal Aid

baylegal.org

888-382-3405

• Asian and Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

apilegaloutreach.org

(Oakland residents only)

510-251-2846

FOR HOMEOWNERS

• HERA Housing and Economic Rights Advocates

heraca.org

(510) 271-8443

National Immigration Law Center

Health Care https://www.nilc.org/issues/health-care/

• Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Facts and Resources

• Immigrants and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)

• State Health Coverage Expansions NEW: On The Path Toward Health for All Series

• Public Charge Overview of and Guidance on Public Charge: When is it safe to use public benefits?

• Immigrant Children & Pregnant People “Lawfully Residing” Children and Pregnant Women Eligible for Medicaid and CHIP

• Uninsured Immigrants & the Health Care Safety Net Tracking DACA Recipients’ Access to Health Care

Medical Assistance Programs for Immigrants in Various States

Other resources:

Parenting Stress Helpline - Family Paths:  

1-800-309-2131  https://familypaths.org/what-we-do/parentingstresshelpline/

Crisis Support Services: 24-hour support:  

1-800-829-3777 https://familypaths.org/what-we-do/parentingstresshelpline/

La Clinica: 

 https://laclinica.org/

Davis Street Community Center: 

http://davisstreet.org/index.php/healthclinic/

Alameda County Public Health Department:  

https://acphd.org/health-alerts/advisory/

Alameda County Public Health advice

 http://www.acphd.org/media/562537/sick-factsheet-20200326.pdf

Family Paths

Parenting Stress Helpline

800-829-3777

https://familypaths.org/

Serving Alameda County

Our Parenting Stress Helpline provides free and confidential counseling, information, and referrals to anyone in need of parenting support. You have access to caring helpline counselors for anonymous calls at any time, or schedule regular callbacks to support you with your parenting or family concerns. We also can refer you to Family Paths’ services and 900+ Alameda County resources.

Alameda County Public Health advice:

 http://www.acphd.org/media/562537/sick-factsheet-20200326.pdf

If you need food, please call our Emergency Food Helpline

https://www.accfb.org/about-us/contact/

1-510-635-3663

All Saints Episcopal Church

Pantry

911 Dowling Blvd, San Leandro, CA 94577

1st & 3rd Sat 11am - 1pm

For more information, visit: https://saintsalive.net/social-ministries/, email foodpantry@saintsalive.net, or call (510) 569-7020

April Showers

Meal to go and showers for those experiencing homelessness

401 Marina Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577

1st, 3rd, 5th Sun 11am-2pm

For more information, visit: https://www.ihnaprilshowers.org/ or email info@ihnaprilshowers.org

CrossStreets Food Pantry

Drive through pantry

951 MacArthur Blvd., San Leandro, CA 94577

2nd & 4th Sat 8:30am until supplies run out

For more information, visit https://sites.google.com/view/crossstreets/gethelp/food-pantry or email help@crossstreets.org

Davis Street Community Center

Pantry

3081 Teagarden St, San Leandro, CA 94577

Mon-Thu 10am-5pm

For more information, visit: https://davisstreet.org/basic-needs/food-pantry/

Delight in the Word Bible Fellowship

Food Pantry

1221 Pacific Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577

2nd and 4th Saturdays 11am until supplies run out

For more information, visit: https://ditwchurch.com/ministries/ditw-food-ministry/

Mercy Brown Bag Program

Pantry for seniors

13909 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA, 94578

2nd, 4th Mon 10am-11:30am

Must pre-register by calling (510) 534-8540 x 369. For more information on eligibility requirements, visit: https://mercybrownbag.org/get-food/

Prophetic Teacher Intercessory Church

Food Pantry

16490 Kent Ave., San Lorenzo, CA 94580

4th Wednesday and 2nd Saturday 1pm - 3pm on 4th Wednesday and 8am to 10am on 2nd Saturday

For more information, call (510) 460-9535

San Leandro Community Food Pantry

Pantry

14235 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA, 94578

Every Thursday 5:30pm-8pm

For more information, visit https://www.slcfp.org/ or email info@slcfp.org

San Lorenzo Family Help Center

Drive through pantry

100 Hacienda Ave, San Lorenzo, CA, 94580

Mon-Fri 10am-12:30pm

For more information, visit: https://www.slzhelp.org/

SOS Meals on Wheels

Meal delivery for seniors

2235 Polvorosa Ave #260, San Leandro, CA, 94577

Mon-Fri Mornings and afternoons

For more information, visit: https://www.sosmow.org/meals or call (510) 582-1263 for availability

Spectrum Community Services

Meal to go or dine in

13909 E 14th St, San Leandro, CA, 94578

Mon-Fri 12pm-12:30pm

Must reserve your meal at least 24 hours in advance by calling the Spectrum Meal Site Coordinator at (510) 825-9793. For more information visit: https://www.spectrumcs.org/

St. James Lutheran Church

Pantry

993 Estudillo Ave., San Leandro, CA 94577

3rd Thursday 11am-11:30am

For more information, visit: http://stjamessl.org/serving or call (510) 895-2286

Alameda County Community Food Bank

 https://www.accfb.org/health-and-safety/

Calfresh (government help to pay for food)

https://www.cdss.ca.gov/benefits-services/food-nutrition