Mountain View High School - COVID-19: Resources for Those in Need

COVID-19: Resources for Those in Need

Here is a by-no-means inclusive list of non-profits that are helping families in need during the Shelter in Place orders and the ramifications of COVID-19. These non-profits are working frantically to meet the need for food resources and support services.

Community Services Agency (CSA)

The agency offers a COVID-19 rent relief program and ongoing food pantry to Mountain View, Los Altos and Los Altos Hills.

All donations are welcome, but online donations are subject to a processing fee. Donations by check are not.

https://www.csacares.org/donate/

Second Harvest Food Bank

Second Harvest operates food pantries in Mountain View and neighboring cities. Donations by mail or online are equally welcome.

https://www.shfb.org/give-help/donate-funds/

TogetherMV

The organization features a rent relief program and a small business relief program.

All donations are welcome, but online donations are subject to a processing fee. Donations by check are not.

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/manager/communityinfo/togethermv_donations.asp

Reach Potential Movement: COVID-19

The organization is focused exclusively on providing food, shelter, social services, and other necessities of life for the economically disadvantaged and otherwise needy individuals, in accordance with the county and state shelter-in-place requirements.

Reach Potential Movement is seeking donations through the fundraising campaign link below.

https://www.mightycause.com/story/Mvrv2

You may read more about the organization, offer to volunteer (abiding by social distancing rules) and request help at the main link below.

https://www.reachpotential.org/

GoFundMe Helping MVHS AVID Families

Mountain View High School AVID students and families who are struggling with housing and food insecurity because of the COVID-19 crisis need your support. This GoFundMe page is for funds to purchase grocery gift cards. The Mountain View High School administration will help distribute them to families in need.

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is an "untracking" program designed to help underachieving students with high academic potential prepare for entrance to colleges and universities. The 160 students in the AVID program commit to take rigorous college prep classes and are supported by AVID teachers, tutors and mentors from the community.

GoFundMe

Because of COVID-19 and the Shelter-in-Place orders, some of these MVHS AVID students are facing even bigger challenges, as their families deal with housing and food insecurity. Please donate:

$200 will help cover a week of groceries for a family
$800 will help cover a month of groceries

Any amount would be appreciated and make a difference.

Need Support?

If your Mountain View High family needs food, resources or additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic, contact Assistant Principal Daniella Quiñones at (650) 268-4572 or Alma Ruelas, Bilingual Community Liaison, at (650) 618-9323.

The PTSA and teachers are working to find ways to provide food to our families, and your contributions and volunteer efforts make a big difference.