West Valley Community Services Of Santa Clara County Inc

Food and nutritional services for low income and homeless families - individuals and families that qualify for our services can visit our food pantry in cupertino or our mobile food pantry in los gatos, saratoga, and west san jose for fresh fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and meats, and staples such as rice, beans, canned and dry goods. Food is provided by second harvest food bank and generous donations from local grocery stores such as safeway, whole foods, and sprouts. In addition to food, families can get basic needs items such as diapers, personal care products, household items, and special dietary and ethnic foods. 4,303 men, women and children received critical help from wvcs. 2,100 people came to wvcs for the first time to help. 4,203 individuals, including seniors and students, received food from received support from the wvcs market and mobile park-it market. 1,124,300 meals were made possible through food distributed in our food markets. Families can also access information and valuable health and nutrition resources, including food stamps, ssi, ssdi, calworks, and eitc (earned income tax credit) that will help stabilize a family facing a food or housing crisis.

Housing resources and assistance for low income and homeless families - wvcs supports clients working towards housing stability with access to housing, food, transportation, toiletries, and other items. The housing specialist program offers housing search support, relocation assistance, case management and supportive services to homeless or housing instable clients. Wvcs also owns and operates a 24-unit complex of 1- and 2-bedroom apartments for very low-income qualified candidates.