New Drop-In Hours
Monday: 8am - 12pm
Tuesday: 12pm - 4pm
Wednesday: Closed for Drop-in
(Available via phone or email)
Thursday: 12pm - 4pm
Friday: Closed for Drop-in
(Available via phone or email)
*Please wear a mask and gloves when coming to office*
Core Service Agencies - Emergency Safety Net Assistance
Core Service Agencies provide clients with crisis intervention and referrals based on an evaluation of their needs and qualifications for assistance.
Core Service Agencies provide safety net services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs. Call the Core Service Agency that serves your area to find out more about the services they offer and how to access services.
The Community Resource Center of the YMCA provides individuals and families with basic emergency and support services to stabilize their living situations. We provide clients with crisis intervention and referrals based on an evaluation of their needs and qualifications for assistance. We provide a safety net of services to San Mateo County residents in need of food, emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic needs.
How we help
Assistance to keep families housed and fed
Rental assistance to keep families in their homes
Utility assistance to keep utilities on
Emergency car repair
Emergency food pantry
Monthly produce mobile and family harvest programs
Holiday food distributions
Direct assistance to homeless families and individuals
Shelter placements for homeless families and adults
Advocacy and assistance to families for transitional to permanent housing