COVID19 RESOURCES FOR THE BAY AREA

(food, artist relief, utilities, education, rent, health, and wellness)

 

 

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FOOD

If you have been affected by the coronavirus outbreak and need food, you can...

 

Get food:

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• Groceries including fresh produce

• Prepared meals 

• Other food-related services

 

Find available food resources on:

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• SF.GOV

  • https://sf.gov/get-food-resources

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• The San Francisco Food Resource Map

  • https://sfgov.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=bb080a525416426c9f96057a00367b4d

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• SF Marin Food Bank pop-up food pantries

  • https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/find-food/

  • Every week, this pantry network distributes fresh, seasonal produce, lean protein, grain, and shelf-stable items to anyone who is struggling to buy food. Open to the public, no need to show ID or sign in to receive groceries every week.

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• School meals pick-up map

  • https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1xfWfgbjULao-rlKJFfWT07hR-StV4Zx9&ll=37.740872947836266%2C-122.42880594290466&z=12

  • School sites serving all children and families in the Bay Area. You don't need an ID or a child with you to pick up meals.

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• SFUSD school meals pick up map (with days, hours, informational PDFs)

  • https://www.sfusd.edu/services/health-wellness/nutrition-school-meals

  • Free grab and go meals are available to pick up on Monday and Wednesday at the sites listed. No ID or proof of school enrollment is required. Adults can pick up meals for children without a child present. Shelf-stable meals will also be available. Families will not need to enter the building for pick-up.

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• Senior Citizen Congregate Meals Program

  • https://www.sfhsa.org/services/health-food/congregate-meals-program

  • The program offers nutritious, low-cost meals to adults aged 60 and older at numerous sites throughout the city.

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• Every Bay Area Grocery Store with a “Senior Hour”

  • https://sf.funcheap.com/city-guide/grocery-store-senior-hour/

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• Meals On Wheels

  • https://www.mowsf.org/get-started?eType=ActivityDefinitionInstance&eId=ea8c8cfc-5b38-4fec-8977-80f95046d190

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• Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS)

  • 415-355-6700

  • Seniors and adults with disabilities can get help to get food delivered.

 

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ARTIST RELIEF + RESOURCES

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• COVID-19 Freelance Artists Resources

  • https://covid19freelanceartistresource.wordpress.com/

  • list of FREE resources, opportunities, and financial relief options available to artists of all disciplines.

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• Artist Relief Grant

  • https://www.artistrelief.org/

  • grants to artists facing dire financial emergencies due to COVID-19 in the US (has additional resource page)

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• Creative Capital Arts Resources During the COVID-19 Outbreak

  • https://creative-capital.org/2020/03/13/list-of-arts-resources-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/

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• Americans for the Arts Coronavirus Resource & Response Center

  • https://www.americansforthearts.org/by-topic/disaster-preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19-resource-and-response-center

  • Includes a list of funding/grants resources.

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• Musicians Foundation Emergency Grant Program

  • http://www.musiciansfoundation.org/get-support/eligibility/

  • Grants up to $3000 for medical and allied living expenses for musicians, paid directly to creditors on the recipient's behalf.

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• Center For Cultural Innovation Artist Relief Fund

  • https://www.cciarts.org/EmergencyRelief.htm

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• SF Queer Nightlight Fund 

  • https://sfqueernightlifefund.org/

  • provide direct gifts/aid to workers from LGBTQ nightlife groups in the Bay Area

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• YBCA Non-profit + Artist Resources

  • https://ybca.org/covid-19-nonprofit-artist-resources/

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• The Safety Net Fund

  • Info on site: https://medium.com/@safetynet/the-safety-net-fund-20040273d291

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• Grant Application:
  • ​https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd1hohQ84yDYosDiN_Z6YuEJwYvzZzD1quJyIC6ip0iEc-Iog/viewform

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• KQED Bay Area list of grants + financial resources for artists

  • https://www.kqed.org/arts/13876893/emergency-funds-for-freelancers-creatives-losing-income-during-coronavirus

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UTILITIES + INTERNET

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• SF.GOV List of low-cost internet providers

  • https://sf.gov/get-online-during-coronavirus-outbreak

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• PG&E

  • https://www.pge.com/en_US/about-pge/company-information/protective-protocols/covid19-protections.page

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• Charter

  • https://corporate.charter.com/newsroom/charter-to-offer-free-access-to-spectrum-broadband-and-wifi-for-60-days-for-new-K12-and-college-student-households-and-more

  • ​To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a subscription. Installation fees will be waived.

 

RENT DEFERMENT 

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• SF.GOV

  • https://sf.gov/information/about-eviction-moratorium-residents-due-covid-19

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• San Francisco and Oakland Tenant Services

  • https://cjjc.org/services/

  • SF clinic voicemail: 415-487-9203. 

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• San Mateo Moratorium on Evictions FAQ

  • https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59b1ab85cd39c304a11cad15/t/5e84e67f29345e5fcb210e8c/1585768065445/SMC+Eviction+Moratorium+FAQ.pdf

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• The city of Oakland Moratorium on Evictions

  • https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/oaklands-moratorium-on-residential-and-commercial-evictions

 

 

IMMIGRANTS

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• Mission Families Relief Fund: Rapid Deployment of $100K for Mission Community Members Economically Impacted by COVID-19 Crisis

  • https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/mission-family-relief-fund-rapid-deployment-100k-members-granados/

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EDUCATION

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• California Department of Education on K-12 and Child Care

  • https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/coronavirus.asp

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• KIPP support line for students and families  

  • https://kippbayarea.org/covid-19/

  • Numbers vary depending on Bay Area county. Provide information about local food distribution centers, local health centers, child care, legal services, support.

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• List of free educational subscriptions 

  • http://www.amazingeducationalresources.com/

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• Ryse Center list of youth virtual programs

  • https://rysecenter.org/our-programs

 

 

HEALTH + WELLNESS

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• 60 Digital Resources for Mental Health from social work license map

  • https://socialworklicensemap.com/social-work-resources/mental-health-resources-list/

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• CDC: Managing Stress and Anxiety 

  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fprepare%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html

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• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

  • https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus

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• Alameda County Department of Public Health: Managing Emotional Health 

  • http://www.acphd.org/media/558462/covid19-managing-emotional-health-20200306.pdf

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• Mental Health America

  • https://mhanational.org/covid19

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• The National Council For Behavioral Health

  • https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/covid19/

 

 

SERVICE HOTLINES/GENERAL SUPPORT

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• LGBTQ List of Service Lines

  • https://sf.gov/information/get-lgbtq-community-services-during-coronavirus-outbrea

  • ​Rental assistance, legal help, mental health, and other resources for LGBTQ youth and community. 

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• Dial 3-1-1 (within SF) or 415-701-2311 (TTY 415-701-2323)

  • Line open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide information on education/child services, food maps, unemployment, testing, etc...

  • https://sf311.org/

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• Dail 2-1-1 (enter zipcode into website to find local number/211 provider)

  • http://211.org/services/covid19

  • Call if you need assistance finding food, paying bills, getting essential services. Can also use the screening tool if you suspect you or a loved one has COVID19.

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• 1-866-211-9966 

  • Call to receive a list of local agencies providing assistance.​

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• City of Oakland Resources

  • https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/covid-19-guidance-resources

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