Accountable Community Aid

Direct assistance for Peninsula families

Ninety-two cents of every dollar directly funds emergency micro-grants and purchased grocery supplies for families facing acute household shortfalls.

Tangible Outcomes

How emergency grants work

Most contribution is deployed within 72 hours to prevent rental eviction, utility disconnection, cover unexpected repairs, or stock basic pantry necessities.

$50 Grant

Food Cupboard Assistance

$600 Grant

Infant & Toddler Care

Pantry & Nutrition

Utility & Shelter Bridge

Supplies two weeks of hypoallergenic formula, two bulk packs of diapers, and essential hygiene packs directly to working parents.

Provides dry, canned, toiletries, socks, and fresh produce and proteins for households of various sizes.

No-cook bags are offered to individuals without housing.

Clears delinquent electrical or gas balances directly with utility providers to stop shutoffs and maintain stable home heating.

Physical Donations

Thrift store collection

Thrift Store Drop Off

214 Forrest Ave, Pacific Grove
&
1269 Freemont Blvd, Seaside

Donation collection accept new and used furniture, housewares, and clean seasonal clothing and outerwear Thursday through Saturday from 10am to 4pm*.

* Drop off during non-business hours is prohibited.

Weekly support

Food Cupboard

The St Angela food cupboard in Pacific Grove accepts non-perishable pantry goods, canned proteins, and new socks every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday during open hours*.

Canned and individually packaged dry goods can also be dropped off in the foyer of St Angela Merici Catholic Church in Pacific Grove during daily and weekend masses.

*Please do not leave food outside the food cupboard when not open.

Sustain the emergency reserve

Monthly recurring gifts build our standing community reserve, ensuring relief coordinators can issue urgent micro-grants within hours of a household crisis.