Resource List of Aid Groups, Programs, and Services in SLO County
NOTE: To suggest a new resource for this list, email us at helpslocounty@gmail.com
QUICK LINKS |
Food Resources |
Need food? Click here.
The Salvation Army SLO Food Pantry: 815 Islay St. Hours Mon / Weds / Fri - 10:30am - 1:30pm
“We Care Food Share” at Unitarian Universalists San Luis Obispo http://uuslo.org/ Free Food! Thursdays 4pm-5:30pm at Unitarian Universalists Church - San Luis Obispo: 2201 Lawton Ave, SLO. Food distributed in church courtyard facing Lawton.
Five Cities Food Pantry
Food pantry | Five Cities Christian Women Food Pantry | United States
SLO Food Bank
Loaves and Fishes Atascadero
Atascadero Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - Home
Los Osos Cares Resource Center
Los Osos Cares Resource Center flyer
Grass Roots 11, Inc. | (805)543-2333 | Peggy Fowler, Director
God's Storehouse - Free food sat mornings at Grace Church across from Mitchell park.
Little Free Pantries in SLO County
Linktree with information about locating, hosting, or building pantries
Economic Resources |
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
Onward California
California Unemployment Step by Step Guide
COVID-19: Unemployment Insurance Claims
Housing Resources |
Need a safe place to sleep? Click here.
Echo Shelter
ECHO Atascadero | El Camino Homeless Organization | United States
People’s Self Help Housing
Peoples' Self-Help Housing: Home
Housing Authority of SLO
Hope’s Village - also meal donation
Sustainable community village for homeless people
5 Cities Homeless Coalition
5 Cities Homeless Coalition — Resources . Support . Hope
CAPSLO Safe Parking Program (SPP): Two locations! (1) 40 Prado Homeless Shelter SPP. (2) Railroad Square SPP. Phone (805) 544-4004
Medical Resources |
For COVID-19 Related Questions or Inquiries: Call (805) 543-2444 or (805) 781-4280 - 7 days a week from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
SLO County Prescription Assistance Form:
Jack’s Helping Hand
Welcome to Jack's Helping Hand | SLO County | Jackshelpinghand.org
Hospice of SLO County: Donations of medical resources
Noor Clinic: Free non-emergency medical/vision/dental care to uninsured adults in SLO County and Northern SB County.
Mental Health Resources |
SLO Hotline: 800-783-0607 is a confidential mental health support, crisis, and suicide prevention telephone line - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
SLO Yoga Center - Free meditation Zoom classes at 8 AM
Book free class through their website
Aspire Counseling Service - Free weekly community support meetings on Thursday evenings at 6 PM - Call 805-329-5595 to RSVP
Community Counseling Center - No one is turned away, accept Medical
General Resources |
Need clothing? Click here.
County of San Luis Obispo Social Services
Ready SLO Website
Los Osos Cares
North County NeighborAid - small grants for things like gas, food, rent etc. (formerly WomenAde)
https://www.northcountywomenade.org
People’s Kitchen - 946 Rockaway (one block off 10th & Grand) in Grover Beach (services a free grab-and-go hot lunch daily from 12:00 - 12:30. Will also provide gas cards, bus passes, clothes, and toiletries.
Family Resource Center - For families of students in the San Luis Coastal Unified School District; provides food, shelter, clothing, bills, utilities, internet, or phone services
Showers for the Unhoused in SAN LUIS OBISPO - Questions? Contact Tim Waag - (805) 440-9144 - TimWaag@gmail.com
- Hope’s Village of SLO (www.hopesvillageofslo.com/showers): Shower program for the unhoused in the parking lot of United Church of Christ at 11245 Los Osos Valley Road (next to the golf course, across from Laguna Middle School). Every Saturday, rain or shine, from 9 AM - 12 PM.
- Shower the People (www.showerthepeopleslo.org):
Jewish Family Services of San Luis Obispo - (jccslo.com/jewish-family-services) is a non-profit social service agency serving people of all faiths and backgrounds living in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties. We help people with essential, emergency needs such as gas vouchers, utility assistance and vehicle repairs to name a few. We do this through direct aid, micro-grants, and referrals to partner community agencies.
Resources for Seniors |
Wilshire Health
https://www.wilshirehcs.org/?fbclid=IwAR3tuLGG38ksulc_5FSlVQ5ui7U77iNTblnPNRtDPktwjbpzzDpp_hPTgGo
Meals that Connect
Meals That Connect | Senior Nutrition Program | San Luis Obispo
The Wellness Community Project
Form for seniors who need support
Community Partners in Caring
Domestic Services |
Rise Slo
RISE | Respect. Inspire. Support. Empower.
CASA Slo
CASA SLO – We transform the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected children!
Stand Strong
https://standstrongnow.org/?fbclid=IwAR1nmD-Qn4aOBAuhTZbmNEUY9NOI-cxvB9znvnzblv5je1DamnsLpZQ87cM
Big Brothers, BIg Sisters SLO
https://www.slobigs.org/?fbclid=IwAR3WXGPQj0c1akjxiedAp5_If4v5aELgS0TNa8-ojqcIzPbqtlHp9fZYhQs
Transitions Mental Health
https://www.t-mha.org/?fbclid=IwAR2AaV4L-oIiE9VU-MGnTXcjRjr11Qx9HyfnSygiYF5pHnR6GbYciu-RLGo
Family Care Network