Resources for Homeless Women

Shelter

Berkeley Food & Housing Project Women’s Overnight

2140 Dwight (& Shattuck), Berkeley (510)-649-4965

Services, dinner, and shelter beds for women up to 4 months. 

Berkeley-Oakland Support Services (BOSS)

711 Harrison St. (at 4th.) in Berkeley. You must be referred through the Berkeley Shelter Hotline at (866)-960-2132.

Shelter is closed from 9am-5pm every day, open 24 hours for families. There is a separate wing for women and children.

No minors are allowed unless accompanied by guardian. Facilities can accommodate 90 people. Free breakfast and dinner. Showers available Mon-Fri 7-10pm. Try to bring your own towel and soap. Wheelchair accessible. (510) 843-3700 

211.org

Information, resources and referrals for non-profit agencies and social services available 24/7 in any area accessible by dialing 211 from any phone or visiting the 211.org website. Berkeley specific hotline available at 1-(800)-273-6222.

Women’s Daytime Drop-in Center

2218 Acton St. (at Bancroft Way), Berkeley. M-F 8am-4pm.

A safe daytime shelter for homeless women and children. Provides food, workshops, information personal hygiene items, and transitional housing options. 510-548-2884 

Health

Health Care for the Homeless

HCH has provided health care and case management services to persons experiencing homelessness throughout Alameda County.

1404 Franklin Street, Suite 200  Oakland, CA 94612-3208

510-891-8950

Meals and Food

Food Not Bombs, East Bay (FNB)

People's Park: 2556 Haste St., Berkeley. M-F 3pm

Sunday meals are served 3pm in front of the Sutter Hotel

584 14th St, Oakland. Hot vegan meals six days a week.  

Alameda County Community Food Bank

To find a location to pick up groceries or a hot meal, call the helpline  (510)-635-3663