Financial Assistance - General Assistance

The General Assistance Program in San Leandro, CA, is dedicated to providing vital financial support to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and find themselves without other means of support. Our program offers a maximum cash grant of $336 per month, alongside food stamp benefits of up to $200 per month, ensuring individuals have the resources they need to meet their basic needs. We also facilitate access to employment service activities, promoting self-sufficiency for those determined to be employable; however, cash aid is limited to three months within any 12-month period for these individuals. We recognize the unique circumstances of individuals who are permanently disabled, former foster care youth, and seniors 64 years or older, offering them exemptions from these time limits to ensure they receive the assistance needed during critical times.