San Francisco State Food+Shelter+Success Resources
CalFresh Help Clinic
CalFresh provides free money for groceries. Virtual application assistance and support is available. Students can email calfresh@sfsu.edu for CalFresh assistance (screening, application assistance, questions, and troubleshooting). Zoom appointments are available upon request.
Emergency Meal Cards
Emergency meal cards will continue to be distributed through the Dean-on-Call program Monday
through Friday from 10am -3pm in Student Services Building room 403.
Food+Shelter+Success Kits/Laundry Kits
Food+Shelter+Success hygiene kits and laundry kits will continue to be distributed Monday
through Friday from 10am -3pm in Student Services Building room 403.
Gator Groceries
Pre-made meal boxes will be distributed weekly at the Student Center. For weekly hours, please
visit basicneeds.sfsu.edu.
Hope Crisis Fund
If you are experiencing a financial crisis at this time, you are encouraged to submit an application
to the SFSU HOPE Crisis Fund.
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Online Service Resources
Mashouf Wellness Center- Showers
The Mashouf Wellness Center (MWC) is committed to providing shower access over the summer for students who rely on the facility to attend to personal hygiene.
To request a locker room/shower reservation, please email basicneeds@sfsu.edu
All requests must be made 2 business days prior to the reservation date
Monday reservations must be placed by 12pm the Friday before.
Shower/locker room Reservation Hours (by appointment only):
Mondays & Fridays between 9:30 am-11:30 am
NOTE: The MWC facility is closed. Only access to the locker room will be available.
If you need basic needs hygiene supplies please visit the Dean of Students office in SSB 403 on Monday- Fridays from 10 am- 3 pm.
To request a phone or Zoom appointment with a Dean-on-Call email dos@sfsu.edu.
Free WiFi & Computer Access
San Francisco State University- J. Paul Leonard Library
Effective Tuesday, March 31, the SFSU Library facility will be closed until further notice.
Students may request a loaner laptop from the Library by contacting service@sfsu.edu or
(415) 338-1420. When emailing, include "Library Loaner Laptop" in the subject line; and
when calling, ask for a Library Loaner Laptop.
The Library continues offering a range of services through remote modalities, from
instructional support to research help.
For more information on how to interact with your course content online please visit
For more information and a list of Wi-Fi alternatives please visit the Libraries COVID 19
San Francisco Free Wi-Fi
The City of San Francisco offers free Wi-Fi service in selected areas and parks of the City.
• Free Wi-Fi in open spaces map
Economic Resources
Faculty/Staff: here
Students: here
San Francisco Services
For more information on COVID-19, health services, city services, and business and job services
during the shelter-in-place implementation, visit the City and County of San Francisco.
San Francisco Employees Impacted by COVID-19
For more information on paid sick leave, paid family leave, emergency child care, and employee resources for San Francisco visit the San Francisco Office of Economic and Workforce Development.
Updated March 27, 2020
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance may be available if you have lost your job or have had your hours reduced for reasons related to COVID-19
Partial wage replacement benefit payments to workers who lose their job or have their hours reduced, through no fault of their own
Range from $40-$450 per week for up to 26 weeks Disability Insurance
Disability Insurance may be available if you are unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness related to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional).
Short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy
Approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income); ranges from $50-$1,300 a week for up to 52 weeks
Paid Family Leave
Paid Family Leave may be available if you are unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional).
Up to six weeks of benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages because they need time off work to care for a seriously ill family member
Approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income); ranges from $50-$1,300 a week for up to 6 weeks
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Sick Leave may be available if you or a family member are sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine
The leave you have accumulated or your employer has provided to you under the Paid Sick Leave law
Paid to you at your regular rate of pay or an average based on the past 90 days Workers’ Compensation
Workers’ Compensation may be available if you are unable to do your usual job because you were exposed to and contracted COVID-19 during the regular course of your work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. Benefits include:
Updated March 27, 2020
Temporary disability (TD) payments (begins when your doctor says you can’t do your usual work for more than three days or you are hospitalized overnight)
May be entitled to TD for up to 104 weeks
TD stops when either you return to work, your doctor releases you for work, or your
doctor says your illness has improved as much as it’s going to
TD generally pays two-thirds of the gross wages you lose while you are recovering from a
work-related illness or injury up to the maximum weekly amount set by law.
o Eligible employees are entitled to medical treatment and additional payments if adoctor determines you suffered a permanent disability because of the illness
If accrued sick leave is denied, file a Wage claim
San Francisco State University Parking Refund
Refunds for Parking – For refunds email parking@sfsu.edu
Equity Compliance: Here
Community Basic Needs Resources
SF State Basic Needs: Here
One Degree
One degree is an interactive website that can connect you to basic needs resources in your area.
Please visit 1degree.org to explore food, housing and financial resources in your Community. Hand Washing Stations in San Francisco
Community Food Resources
Visit our local food bank to access free food in your area.
San Francisco & Marin Counties
San Francisco location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94107
Marin location: 2550 Kerner Boulevard, San Rafael, CA 94901
Santa Clara & San Mateo Counties
Updated March 27, 2020
San Jose locations: 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125 & 4001 North First Street, San Jose, CA 95134
San Carlos location: 1051 Bing Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 Alameda County
• Oakland location: 7900 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621 Contra Costa & Solano Counties
Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano
Concord location: 4010 Nelson Avenue, Concord, CA 94520
Fairfield location: 2339 Courage Drive, Suite F, Fairfield, CA 94533 Farmers Markets
Free Eats Updated 3/20/2020 - does not include meals served once/twice a month
Community Shelter Resources
For more information on community housing resources, visit our Crisis Housing Resources page.
San Francisco County
• Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing
Marin County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Updated March 27, 2020
Contra Costa County
• Contra Costa Health Services- Emergency Shelters for Adults
Mental Health Resources
Helpful Hand-outs
● SAMHSA: Tips for social distancing, quarantine, isolation during ID outbreak
● UCSF Primary Care Social Work Resources: Emotional health hand- out
Video Resources
● Qigong to Calm the Mind with Sally Chang
Mental Health Support
• Mental Health Associated of SF 24/7 peer run warm line for COVID19 support
Eviction and Utility Moratoriums
Many California cities including San Francisco and San Jose have temporarily halted evictions. If you are experiencing fear of eviction, we encourage you to explore your city and county policy on temporary eviction moratoriums. Cities and counties may have different policies so it is important to check both.
What is a moratorium?
A moratorium stops an activity for an agreed amount of time. For example, moratoriums prohibit landlords from evicting residential tenants who cannot pay rent due to COVID-19. Reasons include loss of income from work, childcare costs related to school closures, and healthcare costs.
Eviction Moratoriums
On March 27, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued an executive order banning the enforcement of eviction orders for renters affected by COVID-19 through May 31, 2020. Renters
Updated March 27, 2020
must notify their landlord in writing within seven days of due rent. For more information, visit
the Office of the Governor’s website. Utility Moratoriums
Check your local utility providers’ website, if your utility provider is not listed below.
Resources for Families with Children
Free Diapers
Pick-up free diapers at five locations. Recommend calling prior to pick-up for hours.
● 170 Otis Street, 1st Floor @Child Care Resource Desk, 415-557-5100
● 1235 Mission Street, 415-558-4700
● 3120 Mission Street, 415-401-4800
● 37 Grove Street, 415-644-0504 ext. 2320
● 156 Broad Street, 415-406-1370
● SF Diaper Banks | English Brochure | Spanish Brochure | Chinese Brochure
Youth Resources
Curriculum Resources via SF dept of children youth & their families for indoor activities
Coping After a Disaster – A Ready Wrigley activity book for children age 3-10
Parent Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19 Factsheet
BrainPOP video explaining covid19
● SAMHSA: Talking with Children: Tips for caregivers, parents, and teachers during ID outbreaks
● NCTSN: Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) [Chinese] [Spanish]
Creative Movement for SFUSD's Visual and Performing Arts Department Virtual dance classes
Free digital books by EPIC! (3500+ books!)
Updated March 27, 2020