• Free Summer Meals
  Summer meals are available at Summer Food Service Program sites. Free groceries are also distributed at school pantries, mobile pantries, and other sites. Check for days and times before going.
• Find a free food distribution center near you
  
• CalFresh nutrition assistance program

• School breakfast and school lunch is FREE to all K-12 students in California. Though meals are free, it is still important for families to fill out their meal application forms.
  

• San Diego Unified School District Food and Nutrition Programs 
• Pandemic EBT

• San Diego Food Bank
  (SEE Super Pantry Program monthly for closest location to you)

• Heaven’s Windows
  Free food on a first-come, first-serve basis
• Presbyterian Urban Ministries
  Emergency services and food to homeless and low-income individuals and families.
• Salvation Army Centers in San Diego
  Locations can offer free food, limited financial help for rent or utilities, shelter, and more.
• Local Churches
  Resources are limited, but a church may offer free toys, food, gas vouchers for doctor appointments, toiletries, and even financial help for rent or electric bills.
• St. Vincent de Paul
  Free clothes, household supplies, small toys.

• Mission Federal Credit Union
  

• SDG&E Customer Service
  4949 Greencraig LN BLDG B, San Diego, CA 92123
  800-411-7343
  Payment arrangements made for clients dealing with financial hardships due to COVID-19
• SDG&E (CARE and FERA discounts)
   

• United Way
  Helping low wage earners to help pay utility bills, rent and possible mortgage payments
   

• YMCA
  3333 Camino Del Rio S Suite 400
  San Diego, 92108
  619-952-0242
  Currently offering enhanced referral services.

For general Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Laura Rodal, at 858-650-6436 or email CommunicationTeam@sdcounty.ca.gov.

If you require ADA accommodation when going to court, please complete the MC-410 Disability Accommodation Request form.

For more information on the court process or ADA accommodation, click here.

You may also reach out to the court’s ADA coordinator at ada@sdcourt.ca.gov or reach out to the court directly  at 619-844-5675.

To speak with a Child Support case manager, please call 866-901-3212. 

If you require ADA accommodation when visiting our office, please call the ADA coordinator before your visit and notify the receptionist upon your arrival.

• Jewish Family Service
  • Jewish Family Service is a people-centered, impact-driven organization working to create a stronger, healthier community where everyone can thrive.
  • 858-637-3210 - Confidential helpline for JFS programs and services.
  • Positive Parenting Program
      

• Access and Crisis Hotline
  888-724-7240
    

• Resources for families with special needs

• Domestic Violence Resources
  National Domestic Violence Hotline
  800-799-SAFE (7233)
  
  

• Rental Assistance
• County of San Diego 2021 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (Multiple languages)
  

• Unemployment Benefits
  If you are in a situation where you have been or will be financially impacted by the pandemic, seek out information on benefits available through EDD. Click here for more information.
  800-300-5616

• Get financial help from the State of California
  • If you have been financially affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for:
    • Unemployment insurance
      
    • Eviction protection
    • Mortgage relief 
    • Food assistance
    • Utility payment grace periods
    • No credit score changes
• COVID-19 hotline
  • 1-833-422-4255
  • M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa-Su 8AM-5PM

• COVID-19 Community Response Fund
  4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
  858-636-4125
  Help for low-wage workers who need support for a limited but undetermined length of time

• Rental Assistance for Small Landlords (RASL)
  Open to landlords with 5 or less rental units.
  Application period starts 9/1/2021.
  For more information and to apply, visit SDHCD.org or call 858-694-4801

• Security Deposit Assistance Program (SDAP)
  Open to income eligible renters who are moving and need security deposit assistance.
  Application period starts 9/3/2021.
  For more information and to apply, visit SDHCD.org or call 858-694-4801

Young Adults aged 16 – 24

• Connect 2 Careers 
• ACCESS
• Goodwill Young Adults Program
• San Diego Job Corps Center (orientation video)
• Detour Empowers
  • - F.A.N.C.Y. Ambassador Internship

Vocational Training

• Center for Employment Training
• Electrical Training Institute of San Diego & Imperial Counties
• San Diego Continuing Education
• San Diego Mesa College
• San Diego Futures Foundation
• Second Chance

Paid Apprenticeship Opportunities

Start earning today while learning the skills you'll need for a successful tomorrow.

Paid apprenticeships are a great opportunity for hands-on learning while earning valuable on-the-job experience in a variety of industries. 

• Department of Industrial Relations – Apprenticeship Search Tool
• Associated General Contractors of America

Paying for College

• San Diego Foundation Community Scholarships
• San Diego Workforce Partnership Income Share Agreement
• CalVet and other education and training benefits for veterans and their dependents
  
• Parents Invest in Education (P.I.E.) Program 
• Scholarshare529 College Savings Account

Colleges

• San Diego State University College of Extended Studies
• University of California San Diego Extension 
• Cal State San Marcos Extended Learning
• San Diego Community College District 
• Grossmont Cuyamaca Community College District 
• Palomar Community College 

• 2-1-1 San Diego
  Call 2-1-1 San Diego for assistance accessing free or low-cost internet services during COVID-19.

• Text to 9-1-1 is now available in San Diego County. This includes the Sheriff's Department, all police and fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.   
• Calling is still the fastest way to reach 9-1-1. However, there are situations when texting may be the better option.
• Watch the instructional video or read the press release

• Cox provides low-cost high speed internet service for households that have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program through its Connect2Compete program. Learn more and apply.
  
• Partnered with PCs for People where families can purchase discounted refurbished computers
  

• Computers 2 Kids
  8324 Miramar Mall
  San Diego, CA 92121
  858-200-9788
  Provides refurbished, low-cost computers to low-income families through the Technology Assistance Program
  

• Assurance Wireless
  (USE zip code finder for offers)

• Safelink Wireless
  USE zip code finder for offers)

• SANDAG - Get Connected
  Working with local organizations to ensure everyone in the community has access to affordable and reliable internet.