• 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.