Hi everyone! As a person who loves other people and worries a lot, here’s a list of resources I found online for folks who are living in San Diego County, California. I’ll continue to update as things change.
FOOD
- Food Distribution Sites for School-age children
- Any student age 2 to 18 can go to any school site providing meals and receive food during this period of school closures due to COVID-19 beginning March 16. Regularly updated. Some schools have more rules regarding distribution.
- Website: Here
- San Diego Food Bank
- Jacob and Cushman’s SD Food Bank and North County Food Bank’s 200 distribution sites are still open to serve the public during COVID19
- Click Here to see website and get support for food or call 2-1-1 to find your nearest distribution site.
- Or call Food Bank’s Toll-free number 1-866-350-FOOD (3663).
- Jacob and Cushman’s SD Food Bank and North County Food Bank’s 200 distribution sites are still open to serve the public during COVID19
- Serving Seniors
- Free pickup meals for seniors, especially homeless seniors. No longer accepting new clients for meal delivery or running dine-in centers.
- Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center
- 1525 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Breakfast pick-up Mon-Fri, 7-8 a.m.
- Lunch pick-up Mon-Fri, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- 1525 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
- Gary and Mary West Senior Wellness Center
- Free pickup meals for seniors, especially homeless seniors. No longer accepting new clients for meal delivery or running dine-in centers.
- Jewish Family Services for Food
- Foodmobile: Adults 60 and older
- Operates Mondays-Fridays, 10:30am-1:30pm, with frozen kosher meals available for weekends and holidays. Low sodium options are available upon request. Meal delivery is available on a sliding scale. Call or start the process online to see if you are in our service area.
- (858)637-3210 or visit website Here for more information.
- Corner Market and Emergency Food Assistance:
- For those in crisis, distributing pre-bagged food during designated drive-thru hours from 11:00am – 1:00pm on weekdays at the Joan & Irwin Jacobs Family Center
- Address: 8804 Balboa Avenue
- Hand Up Community Food Distributions:
- Ohr Shalom – Taking place with modified no-touch distribution.
- Ohr Shalom Synagogue
- 1:00–3:00pm
- 2512 Third Avenue, 92103 (at the corner of Third and Laurel)
- Distribution dates: 12/19, 1/16/20, 2/20/20, 3/19/20, 4/23/20, 5/21/20, 6/18/20, 7/16/20, 8/20/20, 9/17/20, 10/15/20, 11/19/20, 12/17/20
- Eligibility: Open to any San Diegan in need of food assistance.
- San Diego Food Bank’s Senior Food Boxes at College Avenue Center taking place with modified no-touch distribution.
- The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s Senior Food Program
- 4th Monday of the month
- 1:00–3:00pm
- Temple Emanu-El, 6299 Capri Dr., San Diego, CA 92120
- For San Diego County residents ages 60+, meeting the following monthly income guidelines (per household):
- $1,276 for 1 personQ
- $1,726 for 2
- $2,177 for 3
- To Sign Up: Apply in person at College Avenue Center. Bring your ID, proof of income (SSI, SSDI, Employment Pension, Veterans Benefits, Bank Statement, etc.), and proof of address. CALL AHEAD TO SEE IF APPLICATION PROCESS IS CHANGED DUE TO COVID-19.
- The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank’s Senior Food Program
- Ohr Shalom – Taking place with modified no-touch distribution.
- Foodmobile: Adults 60 and older
SHELTER
- Jewish Family Services: Safe Parking Program
- For families living in vehicles
- Families living in an RV can stay in newly opened Mission Valley lot
- Operates seven nights per week at four secured lots at Balboa Avenue, Aero Drive, Mission Village Drive, and our newest lot in Encinitas. To enroll, call (858) 637-3373 or start the process online by clicking Here to find the enroll button.
- Focused on basic needs assistance, employment, family wellness, school success, financial education, credit repair, and housing.
MONETARY ASSISTANCE
- San Diego COVID19 Community Response Fund
- San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative by United Way of San Diego
- For Low-wage workers who are affected by job loss or reduction of pay due to COVID19 and need support for a limited but undetermined length of time. Support goes towards utilities and rent/mortgage payments.
- Click Here to apply for support. Responses to applications can take 10 to 15 days.
- San Diego Worker Assistance Initiative by United Way of San Diego
MENTAL HEALTH
- San Diego County Access & Crisis Line: 1-888-724-7240
- Staffed 24/7 by trained clinicians. Offers crisis intervention and referrals to local community providers of mental health services.
- National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- San Diego County Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-888-DV-LINKS or 1-888-385-465
TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE
- Jewish Family Services: On the Go
- On the Go transportation services are available to individuals 60 years and older residing in San Diego County. Existing transportation must be inadequate or unavailable. All riders must be mentally alert. Many On the Go services are wheelchair accessible.
- Rides must be reserved at least 1 week in advance. Rides for personal social meetings are no longer accepted. Must be for scheduled medical appointments or grocery shopping.
- Look for more information or Enroll Here or call to enroll (858)637-3210.
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