West Valley Community Services

Provides emergency assistance including food, housing, clothing, transportation and utility payment.

Description:

Provides food, rental assistance, rent deposit assistance and case management for those living in local zip codes (see Service Area). Transitional shelter, with accompanying case management, available to those in need regardless of zip code. Provides low-cost home listings (Below Market Rate (BMR) housing) and accepts BMR applications (no zip code requirement, but Cupertino residents and those working in Cupertino receive priority). Following services are also available to residents in the specific zip codes (see Service Area): utility payment assistance (REACH) for Pacific Gas and Electric Company, holiday programs (Thanksgiving food baskets, Christmas Adopt-a-Family and Spring food baskets), and back-to-school programs that provide school clothing, backpacks and school supplies. Information and referral to related resources available. Food pantry hours: Monday-Friday, 10-11:15, 1-4:15. Formerly known as Cupertino Community Services.

Location

Public Transit:

VTA stops within 1 block.

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

Mandarin
Spanish
Vietnamese

Accessibility Options:

Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

People in crisis, low income, homeless

Eligibility:

Must have proof of residence (PG&E bill, current rental agreement, California driver's license or ID), proof of income (welfare, paycheck stub), and number of persons in the household

How to Apply:

By appointment only.

Service Wait Estimate:

Up to two weeks.

Service Areas:

Cupertino
Los Gatos
Monte Sereno
San Jose
Saratoga
West San Jose