Alameda Kids Resource Directory

Program Last Updated: 07/03/2024

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Program Description: The Salvation Army offers an extensive number of emergency assistance programs and services for Alameda County and Oakland residents. The non-profit tries to meet needs of all types, including basic financial needs, physical issues, mental challenges, financial issues, and they provide extensive social support and spirituality. Some examples of the social services administered are below. Utility bill assistance is for those faced with a financial hardship. The Salvation Army utility assistance program can offer emergency relief for those who are experiencing a crisis in Oakland California and who cannot pay their monthly energy bills. A qualifying individual or family can be assisted with preventing service interruption of their power. They also work closely with programs offered by utility companies such as PG&E. Food Pantry distributions are held in many Alameda County Corps on a monthly, weekly, or biweekly basis. Meals and groceries are usually passed out to senior citizens or the working poor in the region. The food provided serves as emergency assistance and it sustains health to those who could not otherwise afford it and would go without. Other social services are available. Some of these so called miscellaneous services include free food, furniture, clothing, and prescription medication assistance. Services are limited, and are only offered if funding is available.

General Comments: Locations of the centers are below. Social Services and emergency aid is offered by appointment only. Services are offered in both English and Spanish. Hayward: 1027 A Street, phone 510-538-2759 Oakland: 2794 Garden Street, phone 510-437-9437 Oakland: 601 Webster Street, phone 510-836-8971 Oakland: 379 12th Street, phone 510-645-9710 Newark: 36700 Newark Blvd, phone 510-793-6319 Alameda: 1918 Park Street, phone 510-769-7401 Berkeley: 1535 University Ave, phone 510-549-3098

Ages Served:

• Adults

Requirements:

• None

Services:

• Food
• Basic Needs

Other Services: bill assistance

Location Type:

• Center-based

Participants:

• Both children and parents/caregivers
• Families

Languages:

• English

Type of cost:

• No Fee

Intake Procedure:

• Telephone registration

Other Intake Procedures: Call phone numbers listed in general comments