Community Resource Center
1486 Huntington Avenue, #100, South San Francisco CA 94080
What We Offer
Our comprehensive services are geared to be responsive and flexible enough to address each family’s unique needs. We work collaboratively with families to create service plans that empower and support families to strengthen social, emotional and physical well-being. All services are offered in English and Spanish.
YMCA Partner Programs
Mental Health Services of YMCA
Intake line: 650-877-8642
(English Ext. 6526 and Spanish Ext. 6586)
- Food Programs
- Unhoused Resources
- Coordinated Entry Service
- Shelters for single and families
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Rental Assistance
- Utilities Assistance
- Car Repair
- Diaper Program
- Public Transportation Benefits
- Clothing Referrals
- Holiday and Seasonal Events
- Parenting Groups
- Mental Health Resource
- Housing and Employment Information
- Community Resources/Referrals
- Shelter placements for unhoused families and adults through the Coordinated Entry System (CES)
- Advocacy and assistance to families for transitional to permanent housing. If you are looking for shelter when the CRC is closed please call 2-1-1 or visit any of the other Core Agencies in San Mateo County
- Screening and assistance for government benefits and programs
- Enrollment in health care plans
- Integration of mental health services for low- and moderate-income families at the Youth Service Bureaus and at a child’s school
Celebrating 10 Years of the YMCA Community Resource Center
The YMCA Community Resource Center proudly celebrates a decade of hard work, commitment, and dedication to our community. We are sincerely grateful for this milestone, which would not have been possible without your continued support and collaboration. We extend our deepest appreciation to the City of South San Francisco for recognizing the YMCA Community Resource Center’s legacy and ongoing commitment to serving our community. Together we are stronger. Thank you!
Hours
For emergency financial assistance please make an appointment with a YMCA case manager.
Drop-In Hours
Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
By Appointment Only
Call 650-271-3850 or e-mail [email protected] to make an appointment.
Monday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Wednesday (or by phone and e-mail): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Friday (or by phone and e-mail): 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
satellite office hours
For immediate assistance
In case of an emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
San Mateo Core Agencies Flyer
Food distributions
840 W Orange Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080
2nd and 4th Thursday each month
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
1 West Orange Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 (Enter parking lot off Memorial Drive)
1st Wednesday of the month
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
3rd Friday of the month
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Walk in ONLY (Please bring your own cart or wagon to transport food to car)
Annual holiday food distribution
For residents of South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Brisbane
In-Person: 1486 Huntington Ave. #100, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday/Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Via Phone: 650-271-3850 or E-mail: [email protected]
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please bring the following:
- IDs (adult)
- Proof of Address
- Child(ren) birth certificate/or school ID
- Monday, November 24, 2025
- Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Fernekes Building, 781 Tennis Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Annual holiday gift Event
For residents of South San Francisco, San Bruno, and Brisbane
In-Person: 1486 Huntington Ave. #100, South San Francisco, CA 94080
- Monday: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday/Thursday: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Via Phone: 650-271-3850 or E-mail: [email protected]
- Monday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Please bring the following:
- IDs (adult)
- Proof of Address
- Child(ren) birth certificate/or school ID
400 3rd Avenue, San Bruno, CA 94066
Date: Saturday, December 20, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Fernekes Building, 781 Tennis Drive, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
50 Park Place, Brisbane, CA 94005
Date: Friday, December 19, 2025
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE
We’re looking for motivated individuals to join our team of volunteers. We welcome individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels. Volunteers would help sorting and passing out food at local South San Francisco food distributions to community members. For more information, contact Griselda Erazo-Duran at gerazo[email protected] or 415-812-7998.
Other resources
Bay Area Legal Aid
Provides free legal assistance to low-income domestic violence survivors in divorce, child custody, restraining orders, and immigration matters. Please visit baylegal.org/ to learn more.
Second Harvest Food Bank
For information about grocery, grocery delivery, and meal programs throughout the County, contact the Food Connection Hotline at: 800-984-3663 or visit SHFB.
Project Sentinel
Provides fair housing advocacy, counseling and tenant-landlord dispute resolution. You can contact Project Sentinel toll free: (888) 324-7468 or email Project Sentinel’s Fair Housing Center at [email protected].
Human Services Agency
Public Assistance Programs- For information about Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWorks, and General Assistance, visit Human Services Agency located 271 92nd Street, Daly City, CA 94015 or call 800-223-8383, or email [email protected]
CORA
Committed to supporting victims of abuse by intimate partners. Cora’s services, which include emergency housing, psychotherapy, and legal aid, are intended to promote safety, healing, and support.
Hip Housing
Home Sharing Program helps match individuals seeking housing with people who have a room or Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to rent and offers a self-sufficiency program.
Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County
The Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County provides free civil legal advice, counsel, and representation to low-income San Mateo County Residents.
Job Train
Provides services for job search needs such as resume development, interview practice, career exploration, workshops, and more.
Ways to Give
Hygiene Donation
Please contact Bianca Cortez at [email protected] to coordinate drop off.
Food Donation
Please contact Bianca Cortez at [email protected] to coordinate drop off.
Items we accept: Non-Perishables
Diaper Donation
YMCA Community Resource Center partners with Help a Mother Out to be a donation site for baby diapers and wipes.
Donate
Donate online today!
Donate By Check
Please make checks payable to:
YMCA Community Resource Center
and mail to:
1486 Huntington Avenue #100
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Our federal tax id is 94-0997140. All donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent provided by the law.
Staff
Upcoming Events
Mar 01
Fundraising Event