COVID-19 Basic Needs Resources

Check out all the available resources to help you get through the COVID-19 pandemic.

Emergency housing for UCSD students

Housing Assistance for former youth

YMCA:

Transitional housing for 18-24 tear olds in SD

Find organizations in your area to support with rent assistance

U-Haul:

30 days free self-storage

Guide to understanding eligibility for stimulus checks

If you have lost your job because of COVID-19 you could be eligible for unemployment

Emergency funding to higher education students

Emergency $500-$1000 available once per quarter

For those experiencing a financial crisis either related to loss of wages or other financial need impacts

Available upon request to Hope Scholars students

Food available to UCSD undergrads and grads on campus and via the new mobile pantry

Locations of various food distribution sites and their eligibility

San Diego Food Bank:

Locations for free food distribution across the county

Apply to get up to $194 a month per household member on an EBT card. Assistance available via The Hub

Basic needs for foster youth and other crucial services

Find free meals provided for children while schools are closed

Resources for current and former foster youth,low-income, and at-risk youth, between the ages of 13-30: bus gift cards, grocery, housing

Affordable internet through Comcast

Technology devices to former foster youth

Reduced prices and age minimum for rentals