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Family help in San Francisco County, California
73 places and programs in and around San Francisco County that help families with food, diapers, healthcare, childcare, housing, and bills. Everything here is free to browse and free to contact.
Food assistance
4 listedHilltop Pregnant Minors Program - Food Distribution Center
1325 Florida St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
900 Pennsylvania Ave, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
San Francisco-Marin Food Bank - Illinois Warehouse
1050 Marin St, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
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SF-Marin Food Bank
900 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107
Food bank serving San Francisco County, California. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the San Francisco County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
Diapers & baby supplies
5 listedAPA Family Support Services
10 Nottingham Pl, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Children's Council of San Francisco
445 Church St, San Francisco, CA 94114, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Family Connections Centers • Excelsior
5016 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
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Family Connections Centers • Portola
2565 San Bruno Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Natural Resources: Pregnancy + Parenting
1051 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
Who it is for: Most diaper banks serve any family in need; some ask for an ID or a referral from a partner agency. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Maternal & infant health
5 listedOcean Park Health Center WIC Clinic
1351 24th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
San Francisco WIC Program Administrative Office
30 Van Ness Ave #220, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Silver Avenue Family Health Center WIC Clinic
1525 Silver Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
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WIC-Native American Health Center San Francisco
160 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital WIC Clinic
2550 23rd St Bldg 9, Room 125, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Childcare & early education
10 listed24th Street Head Start
3013 24th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Capp Center Head Start
362 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Early Start Preschool & Child Care
337 5th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
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Head Start
1050 McAllister St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Head Start Program
729 Kirkwood Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Head Start Program Alemany Center
954 Ellsworth St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Kai Ming Head Start Main Office
934 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Mission Head Start - Valencia Gardens Child
362 Capp St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Mission Head Start Valencia Gardens
380 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
San Francisco Head Start
2400 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Housing & shelter
1 listedHomeless Prenatal Program
2500 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Utilities & financial help
47 listedAccess Point Dolores Street Community Services
2645 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
APA Family Support Services - Visitacion Valley Strong Families
50 Raymond Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Asian Pacific American Community Center
66 Raymond Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, 2:00 – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
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Bill Sorro Housing Program (BiSHoP)
1338 Mission St FL3, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Catholic Charities CYO - 10th and Mission Family Housing
1390 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Central American Resource Center of Northern California - CARECEN SF
1117 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Centro Latino de San Francisco
1656 15th St #1660, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Chinatown Neighborhood Access Point (CNAP)
601 Jackson St, San Francisco, CA 94133, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Chinese for Affirmative Action
17 Walter U Lum Pl #19, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
CityTeam San Francisco
164 6th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Awareness Resources Entity
107 Dakota St, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Crisis Services of SF
2330 Post St, San Francisco, CA 94115, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Forward SF
1171 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Living Campaign
1663 Mission St #525, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Vision Capital & Consulting
870 Market St Ste 677, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Compass Family Services
37 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Consumer Action
57 Post St #708, San Francisco, CA 94104, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Dolores Street Community Services
938 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Episcopal Community Services
165 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Call (415) 487-3300 ext. 7000Website
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Episcopal Community Services
123 10th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:30 – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:30 – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:30 – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:30 – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 – 11:45 AM, 12:30 – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Episcopal Community Services San Francisco
1138 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Good Samaritan Family Resource Center
1294 Potrero Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Housing Action Coalition
555 Montgomery St, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Human Services Agency of San Francisco
1440 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
La Raza Community Resource Center
474 Valencia St #100, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development
1 Van Ness Ave #5, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Mission Access Point | Catholic Charities
2871 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Mission YMCA
4080 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94112, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Openhouse
65 Laguna St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Our Family Coalition
1385 Mission St #330, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
PRC (Positive Resource Center)
170 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Project Open Hand
730 Polk St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
San Francisco CASA
1663 Mission St Unit 700, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
San Francisco Day Labor Program
3358 Cesar Chavez St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
San Francisco Human Services Agency
1235 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
San Francisco Human Services Agency
1460 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
San Francisco Human Services Department
170 Otis St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Season of Sharing Fund
450 Sansome St 13th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111, USA
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Senior and Disability Action
222 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
SF LGBT Center
1800 Market St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
South of Market Community Action Network (SOMCAN)
1038 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Friday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Southeast Asian Community Center
875 O'Farrell St, San Francisco, CA 94109, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Stay Over Program
938 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA
Monday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Thursday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Friday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:30 PM · Sunday: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Swords to Plowshares & Veterans Community Center
1060 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 6:45 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:45 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:45 PM · Saturday: 11:00 AM – 6:45 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
240 Turk St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Thursday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Friday: 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM · Saturday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Sunday: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
The Sanctuary
201 8th St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM · Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
YMCA of Greater San Francisco Association Office
169 Steuart St, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Mental & behavioral health
1 listedHousing Rights Committee of San Francisco - Citywide Tenant Counseling Clinic
11 Grove St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
Monday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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