COVID-19 Support for Families
Support Resources for Families
Below you will find community resources available for families who need extra support during this time.
Utilities and Internet Resources
Electricity/Utilities
PG&E: suspend non-payment power shutoff: (877) 704-8470
SMUD: to suspend nonpayment power shutoff
Community economic relief helps with bills, rent and food: call (866) 211-9966
Sacramento COVID-19 Mutual Aid 2020: mutual assistance form where you fill out your needs and can help others fill their own. Visit Google Sheet
Sacramento Regional Transit: temporarily reducing service to a Sunday schedule seven days a week
Internet/Phone
Comcast XFinity Wifi Hotspots across the country open and free. Many of these hotspots are in neighborhoods and might be accessible from your home.
Comcast Internet Essentials: New Internet Essentials customers will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax. Apply by April 30, 2020.
AT&T Access: offering two months of free service to new Access customers who order by April 30, 2020. $5/mo or $10/mo thereafter, depending on your speed.
Consolidated Communications Free Hotspot Access: Families can call 1.844.YOUR.CCI to gain free access to Wi-Fi hotspots
Verizon Wireless: Verizon is offering two months of waived internet and voice service for Lifeline customers and low0income households starting April 3, 2020
Spectrum Free Internet Services: (844) 488-8395
If you experience difficulty accessing the link above, please see other reduced cost internet access options.
Food and Supplies
Food and Meals
Food pantries and free food banks in Sacramento
Sacramento Food Bank Locations
Expensify.org/hunger: with its ability to reimburse volunteers directly in real-time, expensify.org is uniquely positioned to help families in need immediately. They are matching SNAP grocery purchases up to $50 per family.
Chevy’s Fresh Mex: offering free meals for kids 12 & under
Kiki’s Chicken Place: offering free meals to grades K-8
Gardening and Cooking Resources
Gardening and Fresh Produce Resources: www.instagram.com/findoutfarms
Food Literacy Center: free online cooking classes
Health Resources
Health Insurance Navigation or Coverage
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Healthcare Page
Sacramento Covered: (866) 850-4321
Health Services
Sacramento County Department of Health Services
Mental Health Crisis/Emergency
SAMHSA – Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990; 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.
Sacramento County Suicide Prevention Crisis Hotline: 24hrs/7days; (916) 368-3111
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
The Source: crisis support for youth under 21 & their caregivers. Call or text 916-SUPPORT (787-7678); 24hrs/7days
Mental Health Urgent Care: (916) 520-2460
Sacramento Crisis Nursery: (800) 780-2294
Family Justice Center: (916) 875-4673
Community for Peace: (916) 728-7210
WEAVE: (916) 920-2952
Additional Resources
Child Care
City of Sacramento Child Care: search “essential childcare “ for links to sites with open spots and registration)
City of Sacramento Child Care Resource For Essential Workers: for first responders, health care workers and essential City of Sacramento employees. The program is for children ages 5-12.
YMCA’s Emergency Childcare Sites – priority is being given to medical staff and first responder’s families to keep them working
Storage for Students
Unemployment/ Job Benefits/ Leave Information
La Familia Counseling Center: (916) 452-3601 – Assistance with enrolling in unemployment benefits, must schedule an appointment
California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Employment Page
Benefits to Workers Impacted by COVID-19
Unemployment Insurance for Lost Hours/Pay/Wages
Paid Family Leave Due to Coronavirus
DACA/ Citizenship/ Immigration Resources
California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Sacramento State Dreamer Resource Center: offering virtual appointments and over the phone. Assistance with DACA renewals, citizenship petition and other immigration related needs