Berkeley Food Network staff and volunteers partner with local organizations and services to ensure our community is connected to resources beyond food assistance. See below for local organizations & services connecting our community to additional food assistance, housing, senior services, healthcare, medical services, adult education, family services & more.
Get CalFresh
CalFresh is California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. This nutrition program helps you feed your family healthy meals every day. BFN highly encourages all individuals who need food assistance to reach out to our staff and learn more about CalFresh, also known as food stamps or EBT. We are happy to help you with your CalFresh application. With our help, you can have a better chance of being approved.
Call our CalFresh outreach team: (510) 214-6418
Email our CalFresh outreach team: calfresh@berkeleyfoodnetwork.org
We will follow-up Monday, Wednesday or Friday, 10am-12pm
Start your application here.
If you qualify for CalFresh, you are also eligible for discounts on utilities, transportation and more. Click here to learn more.
Resource Guide
BFN staff have collaborated with organizations in Northern Alameda County to put together a guide with services listed by topic area. Click on a drop-down menu to explore more services in a specific topic area.
Crisis Services
211 | 24/7 multilingual helpline.
Alameda Crisis Support |24/7 mental health support.
A Safe Place | Support for survivors of domestic violence.
Alameda County Immigration Legal Education Partnership | Hotline for rapid response.
Food
CalFresh (“Food stamps” or “SNAP”) | Monthly assistance to purchase food.
🌐 Website 📱 888-999-4772 📍2000 San Pablo Ave, Oakland
Alameda County Community Food Bank Map | Find local food pantries and meals.
Insight Housing Meals Program | Weekday prepared meals.
First Presbyterian Berkeley | Prepared meals and pantry.
🌐Website 📱510-848-6242 📍2407 Dana Street, Berkeley
Dorothy Day House | Prepared meals, shelter, & support for adults experiencing homelessness.
🌐Website 📱510-705-1325 (daytime) 📱 (510) 705-1516 (after hours) 📍1931 Center Street, Berkeley
Meals on Wheels Berkeley | Delivered meals for homebound seniors.
🌐Website 📱510-981-5250 📍1721 Broadway #201, Oakland
Mercy Brown Bag Program | Emergency food for seniors.
🌐Website 📱510-269-9640 📍 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley 📍 846 Masonic Ave, Albany
Project Open Hand | Medically tailored meals for those with chronic illnesses or mobility challenges.
🌐Website 📱510-622-0221 📍1921 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Pet Food Pantry: Berkeley Humane | Free, two-week supply of cat or dog food.
Senior Services
PACE Temescal | Center for elder independence.
🌐Website 📱510-830-3900 📍 3901 Broadway, Oakland
North Berkeley Senior Center | Support services for seniors.
🌐Website 📱510-981-5190 📍 1901 Hearst Ave, Berkeley
South Berkeley Senior Center | Support services for seniors.
🌐Website 📱510-981-5190 📍 2939 Ellis St, Berkeley
Judge Henry Ramsey Jr. South Berkeley Senior Center | Support services for seniors.
Health & Wellness
MediCal | Free to Low-Cost Insurance.
🌐 Website 🏥Find a Medi-Cal Provider 📝Application Assistance
Suitcase Clinic | Free, drop-in clinics for medical & social services.
🌐Website 📍General Clinic: 2407 Dana Street, Berkeley 📍Women’s Clinic: 2236 Parker Street, Berkeley
📍Youth/LGBTQ+ Clinic: 2300 Bancroft Way, Berkeley
Berkeley Free Clinic | Free medical care.
🌐Website 📱510-548-2570 📍2339 Durant Avenue, Berkeley
LifeLong Medical Care | Primary care, dental, and mental health services.
🌐Website 📝Apply 📱510-981-4100 📍Find a location
La Clínica de Raza | Bilingual (Spanish & English) community health care clinics.
🌐Website 📱510-535-4000 📍Find a location
Alameda County Behavioral Health | Directory for mental health and substance use services.
🌐Website 📱800-491-9099 (Mental Health) 📱844-682-7215 (Substance Use)
Berkeley Mental Health | Mental health services provided by the City of Berkeley.
🌐Website 📱510-981-5244 📍2640 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley
Options Recovery Services | Comprehensive addiction recovery and support services.
🌐Website 📱510-666-9552 📍1835 Allston Way, Berkeley
Berkeley WIC Program | Supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Housing
Bay Area Community Services | Short-term housing & homelessness prevention.
🌐Website 📱510-495-0131 📍2908 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Women’s Daytime Drop-In Center | Short-term housing, support, & hygiene supplies for women and families.
🌐Website 📱510-548-2884 📍2218 Acton Street, Berkeley
Homeless Shelters Directory | Directory of homeless shelters.
Berkeley Wellness Center | Mental health center with peer support, arts, and wellness services.
🌐Website 📱510-809-3004 📍1909 University Ave, Berkeley
Berkeley Drop-In Center | Peer-led wellness center providing basic services, support, & resources.
🌐Website 📱510-653-3808 📍3234 Adeline Street, Berkeley
Berkeley Sacred Rest Drop-In Center: The Village of Love | Daytime hub offering rest, snacks, and support for unhoused individuals.
🌐Website 📱510-757-2595 📍First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley: 2407 Dana St, Berkeley
Homeless Action Center| Free public benefits advocacy.
🌐Website 📱510-540-0878 📍2150 Dwight Way, Berkeley
Alameda County Housing Services | Search for affordable housing listings, applications, and resources in Alameda County.
Doorway | Search and apply for subsidized housing in the Bay Area.
Tenants’ Rights Line: Alameda County | Free legal advice and referrals in all languages.
Eviction Defense Center | Legal help for Alameda County tenants facing eviction or housing challenges.
🌐Website 📱510-452-4541 📍350 Frank Ogawa Plaza, Suite 703, Oakland
Berkeley Rent Board Housing Counseling | Free guidance on tenant and landlord rights.
🌐Website 📱510-981-7368 📍2000 Center Street, Berkeley
Alameda County Housing Secure | Legal assistance and emergency funds to prevent eviction or foreclosure.
Adult Education & Job Training
Berkeley City College ESOL | English classes for speakers of other languages.
🌐Website 📱510-981-2804 📍2050 Center Street, Berkeley
Berkeley Adult School | Adult education and job training, including ESL, GED, and career preparation programs.
🌐Website 📱510-644-6130 📍1939 Ward Street, Berkeley
ESL Conversation Club | In-person and virtual practice sessions for English learners.
🌐Website 📍1125 University Avenue, Berkeley
East Bay Works | Free job search help, career counseling, training resources, and workshops.
CalWORKS | Cash aid and support to eligible families.
Rising Sun | Job training and career pathways for climate resilience.
🌐Website 📱(510) 665-1501 📍1116 36th St., Oakland
Downtown Streets Team | Volunteer-led city clean‑ups and employment support for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
The Bread Project | Free culinary training and food service job placement help.
🌐Website 📱510-594-1702 (Office) 📱510-418-0617 (Mobile) 📍1615 University Ave, Berkeley
Day Laborer Program: Multicultural Institute | Education, opportunities & support for day laborers.
Childcare
South YMCA: Head Start | Free child care and education for children ages 0-5.
🌐Website 📱510-649-7988 📍2901 California St, Berkeley
Vera Casey: Head Start | Free child care and education for children ages 0-3.
🌐Website 📱510-549-3063 📍2246 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley
West YMCA: Head Start | Free child care and education for children ages 1-5.
🌐Website 📱510-848-9092 📍2009 10th Street, Berkeley
Bananas North Oakland | Child care referrals, parenting support, and family resources.
🌐Website 📱510-658-7353 📍5232 Claremont Avenue, Oakland
BUSD Early Childhood Education Program | Public preschool and toddler programs.
Utility Support
California LifeLine | Discounted home phone and cell phone services.
🌐Website 📱866-272-0357 📍Find a location
LIHEAP | One-time payment for energy cost or maintenance.
REACH | Assists eligible customers with PG&E bills.
CARE/FERA | Monthly discount on electricity and/or gas.
Legal Services
Legal Advice Line | Free, legal assistance with housing, public benefits, or consumer law.
East Bay Community Law Center | Free legal advice & representation.