Do you need help with...legal questions, landlord tenant problems, finding child care, elder care, health care? We can help or we can direct you to one of 400 other helping agencies in San Mateo County who can.

Pacifica Resource Center Helping Families In Need A Project of the non-profit Tides Center Direct Services Offered On-Site Comprehensive Needs Assessment:  30-40 minute visit to review what you have and what you need   Explore options for change. Emergency Food: Grocery store gift certificates for fresh food as well as bags of food from our food pantry. Homelessness prevention: Rental or mortgage assistance, referrals to transitional housing, emergency shelter, limited motel help for families. Internet search for affordable housing.

Budget Planning:
Review expenses and work toward balance with income and savings plan.

Infant Needs:
Diapers, formula, other needs on a case by case basis.

Transportation:
Bus tickets, emergency bus passes for emergency trips.

Utility Help:
For families, seniors and those with disabilities, help with PG&E bills.

Health:
Applications for low cost insurance for children.  Referrals to clinics for adults with no insurance.

Furniture Referrals and Matches: Match donors of large goods with those needing items. Work with Saint Vincent de Paul and Goodwill to help clients. Other Information and Referrals: Childcare, legal services, unemployment, and domestic violence prevention services.

When you need a helping hand.......We are here!