9 Food Assistance Resources in Santa Clara, California — Free Help & Counseling
9 verified food assistance resources in Santa Clara, California. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Includes providers offering services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and additional languages. Search by city, ZIP, or ins
Verified resources
- Community Food Bank of San Benito County — Food Assistance in Hollister, California — (831) 637-0340 — Partner Distribution Organization in the Feeding America network, operating as a regional food distribution site under Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz Count
- Santa Clara County Social Services – CalFresh (Food Stamps) Application — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 758-3800 — Santa Clara County Social Services Agency CalFresh program providing monthly food stamp/SNAP benefits for Santa Clara County residents including San Jose, Sunny
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Member food bank of the Feeding America national network — the largest U.S. hunger-relief organization, comprising 198 regional food banks that distribute meals
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley (Santa Clara & San Mateo) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley provides food to over 500,000 people monthly across Santa Clara and San Mateo counties. Largest food bank in Northern CA.
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – 309 Partner Sites, CalFresh & WIC (Santa Clara County) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Second Harvest Food Bank of Silicon Valley, one of the largest food banks in the US, operating through 309 nonprofit partners at 985 distribution sites across S
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – Brennan Center (San Jose Distribution Hub) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley distribution facility in San Jose providing warehouse operations and agency pick-up for the SHFB Silicon Valley partner agency
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – Curtner Center HQ (San Jose) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley headquarters in San Jose serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties. One of the largest food banks in the nation, distributing
- Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – Cypress Center (North San Jose) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 266-8866 — Second Harvest of Silicon Valley fresh produce distribution center in North San Jose. Part of the SHFB network serving Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties with f
- WIC Santa Clara County – Free Food Benefits for Pregnant Women & Children (San Jose) — Food Assistance in San Jose, California — (408) 792-5050 — Santa Clara County WIC program providing free monthly food benefits (EBT), nutritional counseling, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for pregnant wome
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Frequently asked questions
How many food assistance resources are available in Santa Clara, California?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified food assistance resources across Santa Clara, California. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these food assistance services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.