Funds for Covid-19 Relief

This page lists places you can apply to obtain financial help or free meals during the Covid-19 outbreak.
For other types of assistance, please see our Covid-19 Resources page.

Bay Area – Community action against COVID-19
Funds are for: Anyone at high risk or in self-isolation due to exposure who needs help during quarantine
Apply here (English form)
California Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants
Funds are for: Low-income undocumented immigrants who are not eligible for federal relief programs, and who have suffered financial hardship as a result of Covid-19.

San Mateo County and San Francisco applicants will need an email address in order to send the required documentation.
NEW PHONE NUMBER: Please note that the phone number has been changed. Phone applications are accepted from 8:00am to 8:00pm.

See more information at:
San Mateo County & SF : https://www.catholiccharitiessf.org/covid-19-relief/drai.html (English)
San Mateo County & SF: https://www.catholiccharitiessf.org/covid-19-relief/drai_espagnol.html (Español)
Santa Clara County: https://www.catholiccharitiesscc.org/drai (English)
Santa Clara County flyer (Español)

Phone only: 415-324-1011
COVID-19 Family Relief Fund
Funds are for: Families of Redwood City School District students
Call 650-780-7500
COVID-19 Resources for Students
Funds are for: Bay Area students and their families who need: laptops for doing remote schoolwork; food assistance; or financial aid to pay the rent.
Apply here (English form)
Covid19 – Financial Assistance
Funds are for: Residents of Santa Clara County with household income less than 80% of the area median, with documented loss of income due to COVID-19
Aplicar aquí (Español) Apply here (English)
Emergency Community Pantry
Funds are for: Residents of Santa Clara County who lack nearby support such as: elderly who are living alone; people living with existing health conditions, such as diabetes, chronic asthma, etc; low income residents.
Apply here (English form)
Immigrant Families Fund
Funds are for: For immigrants who are not eligible to receive a CARES Recovery Rebate (coronavirus stimulus check) from the Federal government, have a household income less than 80% area median income, and have lost income due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. $2 million is allocated for San Mateo County residents from county funding. (Look in the top right corner of the application to select your language.)
Aplicar aquí / Apply here
JFCS Pandemic Emergency Loans and Grants
Funds are for: For individuals and families who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 crisis, JFCS offers emergency grants. Emergency grants are dedicated to helping with the cost of food, bills, and other essential expenses.
Call 415-449-1212
Napa Valley Community Foundation
Funds are for: Workers who live in Napa County with household income at or below 120% of Area Median Income, and who do not qualify for government-sponsored unemployment or paid family leave benefits
In Calistoga, St. Helena and surrounding areas please call (707) 965-5010 or email efa@upvalleyfamilycenters.org; in Napa, Yountville and American Canyon please call (707) 363-8390 or email efa@onthemovebayarea.org
NorCal Resist
Funds are for: Undocumented families in the Sacramento area who have lost work due to COVID-19
Call (916) 382-0256
Oakland Food Service Workers COVID-19 Relief Fund
Funds are for: Food service workers living or working in or near Oakland, CA impacted by COVID-19 crisis and shutdowns (preference to Oakland residents)
Aplicar aquí / Apply here
Restaurant Employee Relief Fund
Funds are for: Funds will be available for restaurant and foodservice employees who can demonstrate that they:
-- Worked on a part- or full-time basis in the restaurant industry for at least 90 days in the past year
-- Have had a primary source of income in the restaurant industry for the last year
-- Had decreased wages or loss of job on or after March 10, 2020 resulting in a lack of resources to pay for essential expenses
-- Live in the United States and are age 18 or older
Apply here (English form)
Root & Rebound Fund
Funds are for: Anyone in California who is formerly incarcerated or has a family member with a criminal record, and is in need of basic necessities.
Apply here (English form)
Second Harvest Food Bank
Funds are for: Anyone in need
Call 1-800-984-3663
SF Mutual Aid
Funds are for: People in the SF Bay Area who are affected by Covid-19 or the current situation and need support. This includes people who are immune-compromised, chronically ill, asthmatic, or in another kind of high risk group. You may also be quarantined for some reason and need help.
Apply here (English form)
United Way
Funds are for: Anyone in need of food or shelter
Call 211