San Mateo Local Assistance Programs
This page lists local organizations in San Mateo, California that provide legal aid, food and community services. Statewide programs are described on the California page.
Legal aid
| Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County | Free civil legal help |
|---|---|
| Website | legalaidsmc.org |
| Phone | 650-558-0915 |
| Address | 330 Twin Dolphin Dr, Suite 123, Redwood City, CA 94065 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal help to low-income residents of San Mateo County. Help covers housing, public benefits, health care, domestic violence and family matters.1
Food
| Samaritan House | Food pantry |
|---|---|
| Website | samaritanhousesanmateo.org |
| Phone | 650-341-4081 |
| Address | 4031 Pacific Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94403 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM; Friday closes at 3:00 PM |
Samaritan House runs a drive-thru food pantry at its San Mateo headquarters, with food boxes for low-income families. A food voucher from Client Services is required, with an application process. Call ahead about paperwork needed to apply.2
Social services
| Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County | Rent, utility and basic needs help |
|---|---|
| Website | svdpsm.org |
| Phone | 650-343-4403 |
| Address | 50 North B St, San Mateo, CA 94401 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM |
The Peninsula Family Resource Center is a safety-net program for families and individuals at risk of homelessness in San Mateo County. It helps with rent and utility payments and other basic needs, by referral from a San Mateo County Core Service Agency. Call the Help Line during the hours listed to request help.3
Footnotes
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Samaritan House, Food Services. ↩
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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of San Mateo County, Peninsula Family Resource Center. ↩
Related Local Programs in California
- Santa Ana Local Assistance Programs, California.
- Santa Clara Local Assistance Programs, California.
- Santa Clarita Local Assistance Programs, California.
- Santa Maria Local Assistance Programs, California.
- Santa Rosa Local Assistance Programs, California.
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- Ada Hu