This list is divided into two parts, Neighborhood (and nearby) Resources, and Citywide (plus) Resources. We will try to keep this list updated, but because things are changing rapidly, it is best to call or email before showing up
NEIGHBORHOOD (AND NEARBY) RESOURCES
Grocery Stores With Senior Hours:
Gus’ Haight Street Market (7-8am)
Lucky (Tue & Thu 7-9am)
Luke’s Local (9-10 am)
Faletti’s Fine Foods (8-9am)
Rainbow Grocery (9-10 am)
Trader Joe’s (9-10 am)
Bi-Rite (9-10 am)
Whole Foods (8-9am)
ShopHaight.com for up to date listings of restaurants offering to go & takeout options. This site will also let you know which stores are open for curbside pickup.
Haight Ashbury Food Program Food Pantry - Food availabe Saturdays (except for May 23), noon to 2 pm, 1525 Waller (at Belvedere)
St. Agnes Church Food Pantry - Food available Thursdays, from 1:30 to 3:00 pm, through the end of May. 1025 Masonic (between Page and Oak)
Kezar Stadium Food Pantry - Pop-up food pantry every Wednesday in May, from noon to 4:30 pm. Kezar Stadium, Arguello at Lincoln. No ID or registration required.
CV Cares is a group of area neighbors offering assistance to those in self-quarantine (grocery/pharmacy pickups, pet care, rides to doctor’s appointments, etc.)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/colevalleycares/
415-754-0560 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Haight Neighborhood Help Group This group has 62 members, but is still deciding how best to serve the community. We suggest contacting them if you need anything or wish to volunteer. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 415-644-8211
District 5 Mutual Aid Network provides Resource Submission for those who can help, Resource Request for those who need help, and a phone number (415-621-9835) http://sfd5help.org/
Nextdoor provides a “Help map,” which provides a map of individuals in the neighborhood who have volunteered to provide help, and a means of volunteering to provide help or of sending a message asking for help. https://nextdoor.com/help_map/
Redemption Church Donation Center, Will provide hand sanitizer, masks, and other protective supplies to essential workers, unhoused individuals, and other vulnerable populations. Seeks donations of masks, disinfecting wipes, gloves, toilet paper, and water bottles. Monday to Friday 10 am – 1 pm, 1660 McAllister (at Divisadero), 415-601-7362,
CITYWIDE (AND BEYOND) RESOURCES
Covid-19 Testing - Anyone who lives in San Francisco who has one or more symptoms of Covi-19, or who has exposed to someone with Covid-19 in the past fourteen days can be tested for free. Free tests are aslo available for any frontline or essential workers. You can make an appointment at https://sf.gov/get-tested-covid-19-citytestsf or by calling 311.
Warm Line The San Francisco-based Warm Line provides free, non-emergency support and referrals (emotional support, mental health line), 855-845-7415, https://www.mentalhealthsf.org/peer-run-warmline/
Eviction Moratorium - All residential evictions have been banned through at least July 22, except for evictions based on violence, threat of violence, or health and safety reasons. A tenant must notify the landlord within 30 days of when the rent is due, and then will have six months after the state of emergency ends to pay the back rent. More information is available here: https://sf.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/Rules_Regs_Final_v03_02_20200422_ENG.pdf
Financial Housing Assistance - Financial assistance is available to help pay rent, utilities, or other hosuing costs if Covid-19 has hurt your finances. Income limits are $89,650 for one person, and $128,100 for four people. More information is available here: https://sf.gov/apply-help-housing-costs-coronavirus-pandemic
Pandemic EBT - Families with children who were eligible for free or reduced price meals at school can get Pandemic EBT benefits, up to $365 per eligible child, on a Pandemic EBT card, to be used for food and groceries. More information is available here: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/home/pandemic-ebt
Grocery and Medicine Delivery - Seniors and other vulnerable populations can call San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services, telephone 415-355-6700, to be connected with volutneers who will shop for groceries and medicine. Jewish Family and Children's Services, telephone 415-449-3700 will also deliver meals, groceries, and other essential supplies.
Essential Trip Card - Anyone who is 65 or older, or who has a disability can obtain an Essential Trips Card (ETC) for $12, which will provde $60 worth of taxi rides within San Francisco. Call 311 (weekdays, 9 am to 4:45 pm) and mention the Essential Trips Program, or go to this website: https://www.sfmta.com/getting-around/accessibility/paratransit/essential-trip-card
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance helps those who are not usually eligible for regular unemployment insurance benefits, including those with limited employment history, independent contractors, self-employed, and those are still working, but have had hours cut. More information is available here: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm