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For thousands of families in the Silicon Valley, hope is just a phone call away.

Although Santa Clara County has the highest median household income of all Bay Area counties, 30 percent of families and 65 percent of single mothers are considered below poverty by the California Self-Sufficiency Standard (SSS), which includes the costs of basic needs for California’s working families. In fact, in Santa Clara County the top income families earn almost 16.4 times more than low-income families, and twenty percent of children across the Bay Area currently live in poverty.

We recognize the importance of serving families in our community. That's why we provide fresh groceries, subsidize transportation costs, and help pay rent and deposits for families in need.

"They always understand our situation"

"If it was not for The Salvation Army of Silicon Valley, my sister and I would not be able to provide the basic needs for our children. It is so good to know that when things are tough financially, we can go to The Salvation Army and receive help. They always understand our situation, give support, and provide for our needs both physically and emotionally."

We help families throughout Silicon Valley through these important programs:

Clothing Vouchers

The Salvation Army Thrift Store Vouchers may be available to help people experiencing homelessness or searching for employment. Please contact the Family Services Department for availability.

Drive-Thru Food Pantry Assistance

We provide families with a box of groceries and other available items such as chicken, milk, eggs, and fresh produce as much as four times per month.  Our drive-thru food pantry is open Monday-Friday (except Holidays) from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. This program serves any residents in Santa Clara County. 

Housing & Utilities Assistance

We provide assistance to help families pay their rent, mortgage, and/or deposit in response to hardship or unforeseen difficulty; please contact the Family Services Department to determine eligibility. This program serves the following zip codes: 95013, 95037, 95119, 95121, 95122, 95127, 95132, 95135, 95137, 95138, 95139, 95141, 95148, 95050, 95051, 95054, and 95112 N. of Santa Clara Street.

Seasonal Programs

Back to School Distribution

Christmas Toy Drive

Need Help?

Call us at 408-282-1165 ext. 3210 or visit during business hours at 359 N. 4th Street, Room 202, San Jose, CA 95112. Se habla español. Our hours are Tuesday-Thursday: 8 am - 12 noon and 1 - 3 pm, Fridays: 8 am - 12:00 noon.

IMPORTANT: Please bring current proof of income, proof of address, and a valid ID.

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