Who each one is for, what it costs, and how long it takes to get help. Nobody in a hard week should have to decode a website to find out whether they qualify.
Fresh produce from county growers, shelf-stable staples, and household basics handed out at the Fourth Street lot. Bring a bag or a box; we have extras if you don't.
Homework help, a hot snack, and a supervised place to be between the last bell and a parent's shift ending. Staffed by two coordinators and trained volunteer mentors.
Weekly check-in calls, grocery delivery, and volunteer rides to medical appointments in Hollister, Gilroy, and Salinas for seniors who can no longer drive.
One-time help with rent, utilities, or a car repair that stands between a working family and a stable month. Reviewed by a small committee with a published cap.
Résumé help, interview practice, and basic computer skills for adults reentering work, taught by volunteers from local businesses and county agencies.
When flooding closes roads or heat and smoke settle in the valley, we open as a supply and information point and coordinate with county emergency services.
Homework help in English and Spanish, reading tutoring twice a week, and a hot snack for ages 8 to 15. For a parent working until six, that gap is the whole problem.
The summer session runs June into early August, and the mentor waitlist is the longest line we have — two afternoons a month is enough to shorten it.
Call 911. For a mental health crisis, call or text 988 at any hour, in English or Spanish.
Dial 211 for county-wide referrals to food, shelter, and utility assistance, then reach us the next business day.
When a request exceeds our published emergency limit, we make a warm referral to a county or regional program rather than a dead end.
We provide fresh produce donated by San Benito County growers, shelf-stable staples like rice, beans, and pasta, and household basics such as soap and diapers whenever they are available in our inventory.
Yes, it is free for residents ages 8 to 15, including a daily snack. We operate weekday afternoons from 3pm to 6pm during the school year and host a summer session from June through August.
A short application goes to a small review committee, decisions come within 72 hours, and payment goes directly to the landlord or utility rather than as cash.
Volunteer drivers cover Hollister, Gilroy, and Salinas appointments with at least three business days' notice, prioritizing dialysis, oncology, and specialist visits.
Volunteers from local businesses teach résumé writing, online applications, interview practice, and basic computer skills once a month. Childcare is provided during these sessions to help parents attend.
Our site on Fourth Street serves as a supply hub in coordination with county emergency services. We provide a cooling and charging station along with bilingual updates for those near San Benito Street.
We never deny access to our food or youth programs. While emergency financial aid is subject to a funding cap, we always provide warm referrals to other regional resources instead of a dead end.
Come to Fourth Street on Saturday morning, or send a message and a bilingual coordinator will follow up the same business day.