by

COVID-19 Information & Resources

Photo by John Cameron on Unsplash

Dear Friends of SVILC,

The SVILC board and staff are still working hard from our homes to provide you with resources, supports and services that you need during this extending Shelter in Place directive to reduce the rapid spread of Coronavirus. We care about you and we’re here to help!

All SVILC services are being provided over the telephone, email, or via web platforms. Call us at (408) 894-9041 or email us at info@svilc.org.

COVID-19 Emergency Food, Financial & Health Resources

Our Food Pantry re-opens

Schedule a pick-up time by calling (408) 894-9041 or emailing info@svilc.org. We are open twice weekly. Please do not come to the office if you are sick.

  • Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in San Jose
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in Gilroy

Other Food Distribution Sites and Meal Home Delivery:

Second Harvest Food Bank

  • Mondays – Fridays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Call 1-800-984-3663
  • Text “Get Food” to (408) 455-5181

Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition, Sourcewise

  • Call (408) 350-3246

Santa Clara County Senior Nutrition, The Health Trust

  • Call (408) 961-9870

Financial Assistance

Sacred Heart Community Services

  • Call (408) 278-2160

Social Service & Information Resources

Call 2-1-1 or call the new CA Senior Helpline at 1-833-544-2374

Institute on Aging (IOA)

  • Call toll free, 24-hour number, 1-800-971-0016

Health Resources

We are also sharing the following COVID-19-related links.

For older adults and people with disabilities: 

For mental health assistance:

National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI), call NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-6264. They are open Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m for emotional support and resources. See below for guides to managing mental health during COVID-19:

For general COVID-19 information in multiple languages: