California Covid-19 Resources
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Food
With the sudden shutdown of bussinesses all over the country, many are being left in financially difficult situations and could use some assistance to provide food for themselves and their families, below are some resources that may also help:
- California Free Food Locations
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
- 211 Bay Area
- Bay Area Food Banks
- CalFresh (FoodStamps)
- Santa Clara or San Mateo County School Closure Meal Sites
If you do not live within reach of these resources, these may be more helpful:
- Find Your Local Food Bank
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- WIC (Women and Infant Children)
- SuperCook is a website that can help find recipes for people with a limited number of ingredients
Domestic Violence
Due to the Shelter-In-Place domestic violence cases are on the rise. If you or someone you know is being subjected to domestic violence, the resources listed below can help you:
Mental Health
Many people are struggling with mental health related issues as a result of this incredibly stressful time. Whether you have been dealing with mental health struggles prior to the Covid-19 outbreak, are struggling with feelings brought on by recent events, or simply need some guidance or some to talk to, you are not alone. Please feel free to use any of the resources listed below:
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- National Alliance on Mental Health
- 7cups (Free Online Therapy)
- IMAlive (Online Crisis Network)
Give Help
Food
If you are looking to help provide food for those in need, below are some oppertunites to help in the the Bay Area:
If these places are not in your area, you can also donate to any of these non-profit organizations working to comabat world hunger:
- Action Againt Hunger
- Feeding America
- Freedom from Hunger
- No Kid Hungry
- Meals on Wheels
- If you are unable to donte, Free Rice is a free web and mobile app that allows players to donate rice to families in need by playing a multiple-choice quiz game.
Medicine
Hospitals all over the country are in need of medical resources to combat the sudden and growing influx of patients. Below are some places you can donate:
- Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Hospital & Clinics, O’Connor Hospital and St. Louise Regional Hospital
- UCFC
- UCDavis
Not in your area? You can also donate here: