​CID CARES Resource Library

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Testing Site Information
The cost of needed COVID-19 diagnosis, testing and treatment for the uninsured is paid for by the government.
San Mateo County COVID-19 Public Call Center
  • Call 211 any time with non-emergency, non-medical questions about COVID 19 (about testing, county guidelines, etc.)
Project Baseline
  • San Mateo County has partnered with Project Baseline to provide COVID testing for our community
  • Anyone who lives or works in the county can be tested
    • The test is no-cost and is available to anyone without restriction
    • Insurance coverage is not required, but an appointment is
  • Testing is available at San Mateo County Event Center from 8AM-3PM Tuesday-Saturday and at a mobile operation site serving Half Moon Bay, Daly City, San Bruno, East Palo Alto and North Fair Oaks on a rotating basis
  • To make an appointment, visit Project Baseline’s website
CVS GoHealth Urgent Care ​
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Reliable Sources for Information
There is a lot of information about COVID-19 on the web. Be sure to get your information from a trusted resource, such as the San Mateo County Health Department, CDC, and the California Department of Public Health. This article from USA Today highlights some tips and tricks to evaluate online information about COVID-19.

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Food Distribution (All Ages)
  • Great Plates Delivered
    • On April 24, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom announced the launch of a first-in-the-nation “Great Plates Delivered” program, a meal delivery service for California’s older adults
    • Currently funded through December 8, 2020
  • Call Food Connection Hotline at 800-984-3663 to be connected to a nearby food distribution center (multiple languages spoken)

Daly City Community Services Center
350-90th St., Daly City
(650) 991-8007
Daly City, Colma, Broadmoor

Samaritan House South
1852 Bay Road, East Palo Alto 
(650) 294-4312 
East Palo Alto, Menlo Park

Coastside Hope
99 Ave. Alhambra, El Granada
(650) 726-9071
Half Moon Bay, Montara, Moss Breach, El Granada

Pacifica Resource Center
1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica
(650) 738-7470
Pacifica

Samaritan House
4031 Pacific Blvd., San Mateo
(650) 347-3648
San Mateo, Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Carlos

Puente
620 North Street, Pescadero
(650) 879-1691
Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, San Gregorio

Fair Oaks Community Center
2600 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City
(650) 780-7500
Redwood City, North Fair Oaks, Portola Valley, Woodside, Atherton

YMCA Community Resource Center
1486 Huntington Ave, South San Francisco
(650) 276-4101
South San Francisco, Brisbane, San Bruno

Call Primrose Center
Burlingame, Ca. 94010
(650) 342-2255
San Mateo County (Belmont, Burlingame, Foster City, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Bruno, San Carlos, San Mateo)

Second Harvest Food Bank 
San Carlos, Ca. 94070
(650) 610-0800
San Mateo County ​
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School Meals
San Mateo Community College District
  • Free drive-thru community market for students and members of the community
    • No ID needed
  • Every Friday from 11am-1pm through December at College of San Mateo
  • Every Wednesday from 11am-1pm at Skyline College
South San Francisco
  • Beginning September 3, SSFUSD Nutrition Services will distribute meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:15 PM to 5:15 PM at the following locations:
    • Spruce Elementary
    • Westborough Middle School
    • El Camino High School
San Mateo Union High School District
 
  • The below locations are offering grab and go breakfast/lunch to ALL children 18 years old and younger. No paperwork is required but if a child is not present, parents/guardians will be asked to provide their name, the student’s name, and school name.

Aragon High
900 Alameda, San Mateo
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Burlingame High
1 Mangini Way, Burlingame
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Capuchino High
1501 Magnolia Ave, San Bruno
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Hillsdale High
3115 Del Monte Street, San Mateo
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Mills High
400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

San Mateo High
506 N. Delaware Street, San Mateo
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays
7:30 - 10 a.m. AND 11:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m

Allen Elementary
875 W. Angus Ave, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

Belle Air Elementary
450 Third Avenue, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

John Muir Elementary 
130 Cambridge, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

Parkside Middle School
1801 Niles Avenue, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

Portola Elementary
300 Amador Avenue, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

Rollingwood Elementary
2500 Cottonwood Drive, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
7:30-9AM

Parkside Middle School
1801 Niles Avenue, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
2-3:30PM

Taylor Middle School
555 Richmond Blvd., Milbrae
Monday-Friday
11:30AM-12:30PM

Lomita Park
200 Santa Helena, San Bruno
Monday-Friday
11:30AM-12:30PM

Meadows
1101 Helen Drive, Millbrae 
Monday-Friday
11:30AM-12:30PM

Green Hills
401 Ludeman Lane, Millbrae
Monday-Friday
11:30AM-12:30PM

Spring Valley
817 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
Monday-Friday
11:30AM-12:30PM

College Park Elementary
715 A Indian Avenue, San Mateo
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-1:30PM

Foster City Elementary
461 Beach Park Boulevard, Foster City
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-1:30PM

Laurel Elementary
316 36th Avenue, San Mateo
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-1:30PM

LEAD Elementary 
949 Ocean View Avenue
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-1:30PM

Sunnybrae Elementary
1031 S. Delaware St., San Mateo
Monday-Friday
7:30AM-1:30PM

Jefferson High School
6996 Mission Street, Daly City
Tuesdays and Fridays
1-3PM

Oceana High School
901 Paloma Ave., Pacifica
Tuesdays and Fridays
1-3PM

Terra Nova High School
1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica
Tuesdays and Fridays
1-3PM

Westmoor High School
131 Westmoor Avenue, Daly City
Tuesdays and Fridays
1-3PM
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Utility Assistance
  • YMCA South San Francisco
    • Safety net services to San Mateo County residents including emergency utility assistance
  • Samaritan House
    • Emergency utility assistance
  • Pacifica Resource Center (only for Pacifica residents)
    • PG&E, Garbage/Recology and water bill assistance
  • Coastside Hope (only for residents of Montara, Moss Beach, El Granada, Half Moon Bay, and La Honda)
    • Utility assistance
  • Central Coast Energy Services
    • HEAP Program (payment assistance with home energy bills)
    • PG&E Care Program (20% discount on PG&E bill for low-income households)        
  • Peninsula Clean Energy
    • Multiple programs including solar panels, energy savings assistance program, and low income weatherization program
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Rental Assistance
  • Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo
    • Volunteers visit homes to lend a hand and heart during a time of crisis. The need addressed may be funds to pay for rent or utilities, hunger, diapers, a prescription bill, or transportation assistance – so that an individual can get to work to have the ability to pay bills.
  • Coastside Hope
    • Emergency rental assistance for residents who live in the City of Half Moon Bay or surrounding unincorporated areas and work in Half Moon Bay
  • Housing Industry Foundation
    • Offering grants of up to $2,500 “last resort funding” for residents of San Mateo and Santa Clara counties
    • Can be used for rent, security deposit, or utilities
    • If received, funds are paid directly to the landlord/property management
  • YMCA South San Francisco
    • Safety net services to San Mateo County residents including emergency rental assistance
  • Daly City Community Service Center
    • Crisis intervention services include housing assistance
  • Puente de la Costa Sur
    • Economic security services include financial assistance with rent
    • Serves residents of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio
  • El Concilio of San Mateo County
    • Emergency Service Partnership serves www.att.com/internet/access/East Palo Alto and Menlo Park, addressing resident needs for emergency provisions including shelter
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Internet Access Resources
  • Digital Access Project
    • The Digital Access Project is a program of CFILC that supports people with disabilities in getting internet services at a lower cost, perfect for those who have limited incomes.
  • AT&T
    • ​Internet at $5-10/month for households with at least one member who participates in CalFresh
  • Comcast Xfinity
    • ​Internet at $9.95 for month for new customers who are eligible for public assistance programs
  • Spectrum
    • ​Internet at $14.99/month for households with at least one member who is part of the National School Lunch Program or receives SSI
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Mental/Behavioral Health Support