Support PRC's 2024 Back to School Program!

Support PRC's 2024 Back to School Program!

Back to school time is approaching fast and PRC is collecting backpacks and $50 Target gift cards to help 200 Pacifica students get ready for the upcoming school year! Can we count on your support again this year?

PRC’s Back to School Program provides kindergarten through high school students residing in Pacifica with a new backpack and gift card to purchase school supplies.


Interested in signing up for Back to School?

Tickets and Sponsorships Available! Palm-a-Palooza 2024!

Palm-a-Palooza 2024!

Presented by Pacifica Resource Center

Join us September 21, 2024 at the Farallon Room at Skyline College for dinner, drinks, live auction, and champagne toast.


PRC is currently seeking sponsors for Palm-a-Palooza. Sponsors receive exclusive benefits including priority reserved seating, name and/or logo recognition on event materials, and, for select levels, advertising space in the event program.

$10,000 - “Pacifica Pier” Sponsor (only one available!)

  • Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all promotional and event materials, including fliers, invitations, program, and ticketing site as well as front page of PRC’s website and Facebook event page.

  • Full page advertisement in program.

  • Exclusive Table/Reserved Seating (10 tickets/people)

$5,000 - “Esplanade Beach” Sponsor

  • Recognition (logo) on promotion materials, social media, website, and program.

  • ½ page advertisement in program.

  • Reserved Seating (8 tickets/people)

$2,500 - “Milagra Ridge” Sponsor

  • Recognition (logo) on promotion materials, social media, website, and program.

  • ¼ page advertisement in program.

  • Reserved Seating (6 tickets/people)

$1,000 - “Mori Point” Sponsor

  • Recognition on social media, website, and program.

  • Business card size advertisement in program.

  • Reserved Seating (4 tickets/people)

$500 - “Rockaway Beach” Sponsor

  • Recognition on social media, website, and program.

  • Reserved Seating (2 tickets/people)

All funds raised through Palm-a-Palooza help PRC continue to provide assistance to the growing number of Pacificans in need with groceries, emergency financial assistance for rent and mortgage, homeless services, and other critical services.

PRC Mother's Day AND Father's Day Cards!

For a gift of $50, we will send a personalized Mother’s Day card in May, or Father’s Day card in June, featuring artwork lovingly created by Pacifica artist Joel Fontaine to your mom, dad, or anyone you choose!

To ensure delivery of your card by Mother’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, May 2, 2024.

To ensure delivery of your card by Father’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, June 6, 2024.

Joel Fontaine contributed the artwork, Maggie Piver is hand addressing each card and dedication, PRC Board Member Robin Crawford penned the original poem, and The Graphic Works designed the card.


Pacifica Resource Center helps mothers and their children with groceries, housing support and other critical services. Your contribution is a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day and /or Father’s Day and make a real difference in our community.


Contributions can also be made in person by visiting PRC’s office at 1809 Palmetto Ave. or over the phone by calling (650)738-7470.

City of Pacifica Affordable Subsidized Child Care Information

Do you need Preschool or School-Age Afterschool Care for your child? Look no further, the City of Pacifica Child Care Division has openings right now! Families may be eligible for FREE or Reduced cost of care. Children learn best through PLAY!Our program provides a fun and supportive environment for children to gain social skills, create long lasting friendships, exploring, and work on the skills necessary to succeed in their future. We focus on children’s physical, cognitive, and social-emotional development. All you need to do to apply; complete an application, submit monthly household income and your family size. Once we review your documents, we can let you know if you are eligible within 48 hours. For more information, please contact Mindy Tiet at 650-302-9219 or email: mtiet@pacifica.gov. You can also scan a QR code in the images above to submit an application through our online portal.

CalFresh Storm Replacement Information for Existing Benefit Receivers

Are you a @sanmateoco CalFresh recipient whose food spoiled due to the power outages? You can request a replacement of your CalFresh Food benefits if your food spoiled due to a power outage. Contact your County Worker directly or call our Service Center at 1 800-223-8383. 

¿Usted es un recipiente de @sanmateoco CalFresh a quien se le echó a perder la comida debido a los apagones? Usted puede solicitar un reemplazo de sus beneficios de Comida CalFresh si su comida se echó a perder debido a un apagón. Contacte a su Trabajador del Condado directamente o llame a nuestro Centro de Servicio al 1 800-223-8383. 

https://www.smcgov.org/hsa/calfresh 

PRC's Tax Season Begins Saturday, January 27

Do you need help preparing your taxes this year? PRC's tax season begins Saturday, January 27, 2024. For appointments, call 650-738-7470 or click the button below to message PRC Tax Site Coordinator Mirella Osuna.

All tax services, including e-filing, are provided at no cost by tax preparers trained on tax law and certified by the IRS.

Did you know? You may qualify for more than $6,000 in refunds from the California and Federal Earned Income Tax Credits.

The amount of the cash-back tax credit depends on income and family size. To qualify for at least one of the two cash-back credits, your wages need to be less than $54,000.

Bring the following once you have scheduled your tax appointment:

  • Photo ID and Social Security Card or ITIN for each person on your tax return

  • W-2 for all jobs

  • All 1099s, 1098s and any other tax forms

  • Last year's tax return

  • Savings and checking account and routing numbers for direct deposit

Make a Year-End gift to PRC!

As we welcome the New Year and all its possibilities, I ask that you join us in supporting the well-being of our community with a year-end gift to PRC. Your partnership is vital in our work to help more of our neighbors build their resilience and thrive in our “new normal.”

And, I am excited to share that your gift will be matched up to $50,000 by a local, anonymous donor who is providing another year of matching funds to support our mission and vision. That means every $1 you give by December 31 is worth $2 to Pacifica Resource Center and the families we serve, helping them feed their families and keep a roof over their heads.

Challenging our community’s well-being is that per 2023 US Department of Housing standards, nearly half of Pacifica families are considered low-income, earning less than $149,100, or 80% of median income, for a family of four in San Mateo County (source:  U.S. Census Bureau's 2017-2021 American Community Survey). As a result, we have seen a 64% increase in services we provide and your gift will help meet this rising need in our community!

In 2024, we will continue to raise awareness about and compassion toward our most vulnerable community members while also expanding our capacity to do more for you – our community. Together, we are neighbors helping neighbors! Together, #WeArePRC! All gifts are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law; our tax ID is 81-1496989.

Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!

PRC Holiday Hours

Happy Holidays from PRC! Here are our modified hours for the holiday season.

December 16 - 9:00am - 1:00pm

December 17 - Closed

December 18 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

December 19 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

December 20 - 9:00am-11:30am & 1:30pm-7:00pm

December 21 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

December 22 - Closed

December 23 - Closed

December 24 - Closed

December 25 - Closed

December 26 - 9:00am-12:30am & 1:30pm-5:00pm

December 27 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-7:00pm

December 28 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

December 29 - Closed

December 30 - Closed

December 31 - Closed

January 1 - Closed

January 2 - 9:00am-12:30pm & 1:30pm-5:00pm

If you need assistance when PRC is closed, call 211 to be connected to the available services.