Your SFSU Veterans Services Center team is here to support you and connect you with campus, local, state, and national resources.
San Francisco Chronicle is running a list of restaurants and other locations where discounts and meals are available:
Al Pastor Papi: 232 O’Farrell St., San Francisco. Chicken burrito and rice and beans, four burritos a week per family.
Baker & Commons: 2900 College Ave., Berkeley. Grilled cheese for children 12 years old and younger and 25% off for any SNAP recipient starting Nov. 1.
Devil’s Teeth Baking Co.: 3619 Balboa St.; 3876 Noriega St.; and 1 Embarcadero, San Francisco. Up to four breakfast sandwiches per any SNAP recipient each week in November.
Gamers Heaven: 1171 Homestead Road, No. 190, Santa Clara. Dino nuggets and tater tots for children 12 years old and younger, plus 25% off for parents.
Gigi’s Cafe: 111 Anza Blvd, Burlingame. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich and banana for those in need.
Humbowl: 2975 College Ave., Berkeley; 1016 Court St., San Rafael. Kids bowl for children 12 years old and younger or 25% off for any SNAP recipient starting Nov. 1.
Malibu’s Burgers: 326 23rd St., Oakland. Free meals for those in need.
Mill Valley Pasta Co.: 29 Miller Ave., Mill Valley; 555 Francisco Blvd. E., Suite 24, San Rafael; and Bay Area farmers markets. Free meals for food-insecure people.
Monster Pho: 360 40th St., Oakland. Beef, chicken or vegetable pho for children 12 years old and younger, plus 25% off for parents.
OG Tacos: Locations in Concord and Antioch. Tacos dorados for anyone who loses SNAP benefits in November; up to three meals per family.
Puerto Rican Street Cuisine: 1430 23rd Ave., Oakland. Empanada with rice or beans for children 12 years old and younger.
Reem’s: 2901 Mission St., San Francisco. Man’oushe with veggies for children and 25% discount for family members.
Rusty Ladle: 3645 Lawton St., San Francisco. Tomato or chicken soup or hot dog for children 12 years old and younger, plus 25% off certain menu items for parents. One free meal and one parent discount per family each week.
Shrimp’n Ain’t Eazy: Check Instagram for food truck’s location. Chicken garlic burrito and a drink for children 16 years old and younger, plus a discount for parents. Up to five burritos each week per family.
Tony & Alba’s Pizza and Pasta: 3137 Stevens Creek Blvd., San Jose. Pizza or pasta with carrots, fruit and drink for 15 years and younger, plus a discount for parents.
Understory: 3340 International Blvd., Oakland. Free meal or pay-what-you-can for anyone in need.
On Campus
- Food Pantry & Gator Groceries
- SFSU Basic Needs provides grocery support, including food and hygiene products:
Email: basicneeds@sfsu.edu
Telephone: (415) 338-1203
Student Services Building, Room 301
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
- SF-Marin Food Bank Find Food directs you to local and area pantries, emergency food providers, and CalFresh.
Napa County
San Francisco County
- SF-Marin Food Bank Find Food directs you to local and area pantries, emergency food providers, and CalFresh.
- St. Anthony Foundation warm meals every day.
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Verification Letter: Your SFSU Veterans Services Center can also provide a letter verifying your VA certification funding for you to provide to your landlord.
Email: veterans@sfsu.edu
Telephone: (415) 338-2336
Student Services Building, Room 303
SFSU Basic Needs can also provide emergency funding if you are facing eviction.
Email: basicneeds@sfsu.edu
Telephone: (415) 338-1203
Student Services Building, Room 301
Swords to Plowshares
Telephone: (415) 252-4788
1060 Howard St. San Francisco, CA 94103
Project Homeless Connect
Telephone: (885) 588-7968
1031 Franklin Street, 2nd Floor, San Francisco, CA 94109
SFSU HOPE Crisis Fund provides one-time limited financial assistance. Note: Expected costs of attendance including tuition and fees, housing, transportation, materials, and personal costs are not eligible.
Email: dos@sfsu.edu
Telephone: (415) 338-2032
Student Services Building, Suite 403
SFSU Mashouf Wellness Center (Gym)
Check Website for Hours
Email: recsfsu@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 405-9355
755 Font Blvd
SFSU Student Health Services
Check Website for Hours
Email: StudentHealthServices@sfsu.edu
Telephone: (415) 338-1251
Gator Student Health Center, 2nd Floor
730 Font Blvd
SFSU Counseling & Psychological Services (C.A.P.S.)
Check Website for Hours
Email: caps@sfsu.edu
Phone: (415) 338-2208
VA Student Veteran Health Program
TH: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Artur Akkerman, LCSW, CDMHRS (they, them)
Email: artur.akkerman@va.gov
VA Cell: (415) 697-9940
Vets Corner, 153 Burk Hall
(accepts texts)
San Francisco VA Medical Center
4150 Clement St.
Main Line: 415-22-4810
Mental Health: (415) 221-4810 x24824
Veterans Crisis Line
Dial 988 and then Press 1
Text 838255
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/