Internet Access
- Oakland Unified School District WiFi Map: A map of locations in Oakland where OUSD provided technology will automatically connect
- Everyone On: Search by zip code for free and low cost internet providers servicing your student's area.
- Xfinity: Xfinity is opening all of their WiFi hotspots to the public. Use the link to find the nearest hotspot and directions for accessing.
- Comcast: Comcast is offering 60 days of free internet to qualifying families through Internet Essentials. Data Plans will be provided with unlimited data and no disconnects or late fees for 60 days.
- Sonic Internet: Sonic is offering three months of free internet access to new households with K-12 and college students or adults 60 and older.
- Spectrum Internet: Spectrum is offering two months of free internet access to new households with K-12 and college students or teachers.
- Cell Phone & Other Providers: Berkeley Unified School District's overview of COVID-19 responses from AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, and Verizon.
- Allconnect: qualifying households can be provided with a $50 credit on their internet bill each month.
Food Access
- Free Breakfast & Lunch Programs: School Districts are providing free meals to all children 18 and under. Please visit your student's local School District website for location and hours of distribution.
- Contra Costa Country: Food Distribution Search Engine for Contra Costa County.
- San Francisco County: Community food distribution centers.
- San Francisco Unified School District: School sites are distributing several days worth of meal per student twice per week.
- SF-Marin Food Bank: The SF-Marin Food Bank has multiple locations that provide emergency meals, weekly free groceries, monthly food delivery for certain demographics, and help enrolling in CalFresh food stamps. This link allows you to search for the location providing free food nearest to you.
- Bay Area Rescue Mission: Along with shelter services, BARM has a food pantry at 123 Macdonald Avenue in Richmond and a free dinner service operating at 200 Macdonald Avenue at 2nd Street in Richmond. The food pantry also provides clean clothing.
Transportation Resources
Clothing Access
- St. Anthony's Free Clothing: St. Anthony's is currently operating a clothing distribution service for individuals with immediate needs. This service is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am — Noon. Guests are serviced on the sidewalk in front of 150 Golden Gate Avenue.
- Wardrobe for Opportunity: Wardrobe for Opportunity works in partnership with the community to assist low-income individuals in their efforts to Find a Job, Keep a Job, and Build a Career. Services include providing personalized professional attire to those in need.
- Bay Area Women's & Children's Center: BAWCC has had one of the largest Free Clothing Closets for women and children in San Francisco. In addition to giving out women and children’s clothing, they give out smaller household items such as bedding, kitchen items, books, and even small pieces of furniture.
- Dress for Success: Dress for success helps women to obtain free clothing and confidence for job interviews and further attire to enter the workforce.
- Laundry Love: Laundry Love is an organization partnering with local laundromats to provide free laundry services. There are several locations across the Bay Area, use this tool to find the location nearest to you.
- List of Free Showers and Laundry: This is a list of free locations compiled by the Suitcase Clinic.
Substance Use and Addiction Recovery Resources
- Southeast Addiction Center: This guide offers a list of the top 50 resources to support Black Men who are struggling with addiction or mental illness.
- Live Another Day - Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available.
- Detox Local - An excellent resource that features abundant information including mental health and substance use resources specifically for the AAPI (American Asian and Pacific Islander) community.
- National Harm Reduction Coalition: Use this website to find nearby harm reduction and safe use centers, naloxone, sterile syringes, and other harm reduction resources.
- OnlineColleges: A resource for college-aged students to identify and battle substance use.
