looking for help
Calling 2-1-1 is always a good place to start in your search for assistance.
2-1-1 is the phone number to call for information about local health and social services resources (food, shelter, income support, legal services, emotional health, etc).
It is a 24-hour a day, 365 days per year, confidential, free hotline.
Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center
The FRC is located in the Randall campus - Portables 2 & 3.
They provide resources to support families and the community.
Their services include parenting workshops, educational materials, and access to community support.
Call 408-635-2662 ext. 1637 for more info.
Milpitas Food Pantry 440 S. Main Street, Milpitas (408) 946-5564
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 408-266-8866
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Free groceries in Milpitas: Register on site.
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Jose Higuera Adobe Park: 4th Monday of every month 9-10:30am. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
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Alexander Rose Elementary (250 Roswell Dr): Every Monday & Thursday 4:30-6:30pm. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
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Christian Worship Center (241 S Main Street): 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
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Crosspoint Church of Silicon Valley (658 Gibraltar Cr): Every other Saturday 9-11am (starting Feb 1, 2025). Pre-packed groceries, drive thru. No documents needed.
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Acts of Courage (529 S Main Street): 2nd Saturday of every month 6:30-8:30am. Pre-packed groceries, walk up only. Needs proof of residence.
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Ready to Eat Meals Distribution: Loaves & Fishes food truck at Piedmont Hills High School (1337 Piedmont Road, San Jose) Monday-Friday 4-5 pm
City of Milpitas Emergency Motel Stay Program https://www.milpitas.gov/643/Emergency-Motel-Stay-Program
Provides short, limited stays for Milpitas unhoused individuals.
Homeless Shelters Directory www.homelessshelterdirectory.org/index.html
Search for homeless shelters by state and city.
Abode Services www.abodeservices.org 40849 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont, CA 94538 (510) 657-7409
Secures permanent homes for homeless and/or very low-income individuals, families and veterans.
Bill Wilson Center www.billwilsoncenter.org 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara, CA 95050 (408) 243-0222
Offers a variety of services for children, adolescents and adults including a transitional housing program. Visit their website for a complete list of services.
Boccardo Regional Reception Center https://www.homefirstscc.org/programs-2/ 2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose, CA 95125 (408) 294-2100
Largest homeless service center in Santa Clara County. It operates year-round, 24 hours a day, providing shelter and transitional housing as well as a wide array of critical services.
Downtown Streets Team www.streetsteam.org Transitional program into permanent housing and employment for homeless. Programs available in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto. Visit their website to find a chapter near you.
Home First www.homefirstscc.org 507 Valley Way, Milpitas (408) 539-2100 (408) 510-7600
Cold Weather Shelters locations helpline. Emergency and cold weather shelters, transitional housing for homeless, families with children, veterans and youth.
LifeMoves www.lifemoves.org/the-problem/get-help/santa-clara-county
Call (408) 271-1630 - Adults with children under 18
Call (408) 271-5160 - Adult men without children
Call (408) 271-1630 - Adult women
Provides shelter and services to families and single adults.
The Salvation Army—The Emmanuel House www.emmanuelhouse.salvationarmy.org/ 405 North 4th Street, San Jose (408) 282-1175
Provides overnight shelter services 365 days a year to men.
Educational & Sports Activities
Milpitas Junior Giants: Summer season. Free, non-competitive, coed baseball/softball league. It offers programs in health, education, bullying prevention and character development
Milpitas PAL Softball: March to May season. For ages 4-14.
Milpitas PAL Soccer: Fall season. For ages 6-15.
Milpitas PAL Knights Football and Pee Wee Cheer: Fall Season.