2025 Thanksgiving Program

PRC’s Thanksgiving Program provides Pacifica families with holiday
groceries and a gift card to purchase additional festive food items.

For more information or to enroll, call PRC at 650-738-7470.

Deadline to enroll in PRC’s Thanksgiving Program is October 31, 2025!*
Donations will be accepted until 12pm Wednesday, November 26, 2025


*PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS MUST RESIDE IN PACIFCA
*


Interested in signing up FOR THANKSGIVING?

 

Interested in donating to the Program?

 

OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT Prc YEAR-ROUND

Vote for your New San Mateo County CAA Board Representative


The San Mateo County Community Action Agency Board (CAA Board) is currently holding an election for a low-income representative for the CAA Board. The CAA Board oversees the use of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG). This grant is currently used to provide financial assistance to residents of the County for preventing and ending homelessness. The CAA Board’s role involves meeting quarterly to review reports on services provided with CSBG funds and discuss related subjects. Board members are expected to attend quarterly meetings and vote on Board decisions. Board members serve as volunteers with no compensation.

The CAA Board’s low-income representatives are expected to have knowledge of and interest in the community and its low-income population. Nominations for the vacant low-income representative position were accepted between June 11, 2025, to July 25, 2025. The two qualified candidates are included on the ballot. If you are a San Mateo County resident, you may vote (once, on behalf of yourself) for a low-income representative. To vote, submit a ballot in one of the following ways by November 10, 2025:

  1. Complete an online ballot by clicking on the link(s) below:

    1. English ballot

    2. Simplified Chinese ballot

    3. Spanish ballot

    4. Tagalog ballot

    5. Traditional Chinese ballot

  2. Download the ballot in your preferred language at the bottom of this page, complete the PDF version of the ballot, and email the ballot to Chris Ratana at cratana@smcgov.org.

  3. Print out the ballot in your preferred language at the bottom of this page, mail your ballot to (at your own expense and must be post marked by November 10, 2025) to:

Center on Homelessness, ATTN: Chris Ratana
500 County Center, First Floor
Redwood City, CA 94063



Legacy Giving


LEGACY GIVING

A will is more than a legal document – it's a way to leave a lasting legacy of generosity in support of PRC for years to come.

Create your free, legal will online – entirely for free. FreeWill is a secure, online tool that will take you through the will preparation process step by step.


NEXT STEPS

  1. Seek the professional advice and guidance of a qualified financial or legal advisor.

  2. Contact us at 650-738-7470 or via email at info@pacresourcecenter.org to learn more about the different options for including Pacifica Resource Center in your will or estate plan.

  3. If you choose to include Pacifica Resource Center in your plans, please use our legal name, organization address, and federal tax ID number.

BEQUEST INFORMATION

 Legal name: Pacifica Resource Center
Address: 1809 Palmetto Avenue, Pacifica, CA 94044
Federal tax ID number: 81-1496989
 
We are a tax-exempt, charitable 501(c)(3) organization.


PRC Is Hiring!

COME BE A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!

Pacifica Resource Center (PRC) is an integral part of the Pacifica community. Our programs tackle a breadth of sustainability issues such as economic, food, and shelter security. We are a small team that has a mighty impact because each one of us is committed to excellence and providing the highest levels of care that we can, meaning we want everyone who joins our team to feel just as impassioned to provide excellent support to our community as we do!

The following positions are open as of 10/20/2025:

Bilingual (English/Spanish) Homeless Outreach Specialist - Street Outreach & Case Management

Homeless Outreach Program Manager - Street Outreach & Case Management

Unhoused on the Coast (UC) - Outreach Specialist


When emailing us regarding a job opportunity:

 

Donate to PRC


donate to prc

Every item you give directly supports individuals and families in our community. together, #wEAREprc!

Below is a list of items we currently accept and DO not accept.

*Donations are accepted during regular business hours at our main office at 1809 Palmetto, Pacifica. You can also click the buttons below to call or email us about your donation items.


WHAT WE ACCEPT

  • Cash Donations and Gift cards of any kind/amount

  •  NEW Clothes (Adults Sizes – M/L/XL)

    • T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Sweatpants, Socks

  • Food/Groceries (Unopened, Unexpired, Not Past ‘Best By’ Date)

    • Canned Tuna & Chicken, Jam & Jelly, Pasta (all types),
      Peanut Butter, Tomato (diced, paste, sauce)

  • Toiletries & Baby Items (unopened and non-expired)

    • Diapers (5, 6, 7, 8 and pull-ups) / baby wipes

    • Hygienic Supplies (body wash, conditioner, shampoo, etc.)

WHAT WE DO NOT ACCEPT

  • Used clothes, appliances, electronics, expired/opened groceries,
    furniture, medical/sports supplies & equipment


PRC's 2025 Back to School Program

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

*STUDENTS MUST RESIDE IN PACIFICA*


Interested in signing up for Back to School?

 

Interested in donating to the Program?

 

Palm-a-Palooza 2025: Tickets & Sponsorships Available


Join our krewe on Saturday, September 13 at the Farallon Room
at Skyline
College for dinner, drinks, live auction, and champagne toast!

Feeling jazzy, dressing snazzy, and helping to create a
healthier, more stable and compassionate community for us all.


💛 Don't Miss Out – Become a Sponsor Today 💛

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.

Secure your sponsorship by July 18, 2025 to receive the full benefit of your sponsorship level!


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's 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Celebration

  Thank you to all of those who attended PRC's Volunteer Appreciation Celebration on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at American Legion Hall!

Our volunteers are vital to our mission. This year we honored Anson Chan, Dennis Woo, Monica Nolan, and Rotary Club of Pacifica.

At the event, certificates of appreciation were graciously presented
by our district government representatives in honor of their service.

We'd also like to send a special shout out to American Legion Hall,
El Sabroson De La Linea 2, and Mazzetti’s Bakery for
hosting our event and catering our delicious food and cake.

Together, We Are Neighbors Helping Neighbors! #WeArePRC

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS!

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

celebrate Mother’s Day and/or Father’s Day
and make a real difference in our community!

Pacifica Resource Center helps mothers and fathers and their children with groceries, housing support and other critical services.

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 Gail Benjamin 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 1, 2025.

To ensure delivery of your card by Father’s Day, please make your gift by Thursday, June 5, 2025.


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


Gail Benjamin 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.