Programs + Services

MARU is a bridge helping individuals get needed resources at critical moments in their lives.

BAKI Korean Info Line

The Bay Area Korean Info (BAKI) line is the Bay Area’s only Korean language toll-free navigation phone line. We provide information, referrals, and navigation in Korean on various public safety net services and community resources in the Bay Area including social services, housing, and health care, etc. Our goal is to help community members navigate services and advocate for themselves in accessing essential services.

We're Here to Help – Call +1 (844) 828-2254

"With 85% of our Bay Area Korean community members and 75% of our California Korean community members being limited English proficient, services in the Korean language are critical."

BACHI Chinese Info Line

The Bay Area Chinese Info (BACHI) line is the Bay Area’s Chinese language toll-free navigation phone line. We provide information, referrals, and navigation in Cantonese and Mandarin on various public safety net services and community resources in the Bay Area including social services, housing, and health care, etc. Our goal is to help community members navigate services and advocate for themselves in accessing essential services.

We're Here to Help – Call +1 (844) 828-5388

Meal for Seniors

Give a Meal of Love Program is a free, culturally-sensitive hot meal delivery program serving low-income Asian seniors in the East Bay that are experiencing social isolation and low-mobility. Originally launched in May 2020 as a temporary rapid response effort for COVID-19, the program is still going strong because seniors depend on these meals for their livelihood.

Today, we serve 250 Asian seniors across the East Bay, delivering approximately 750 meals each week.

Call BAKI to Get a Meal +1 (844) 828-2254

“Hello, I was born in 1922 and live in a low income apartment complex with $1,040 monthly government subsidy. I have mobility issues and have about $50 after paying my rent, medication and utility. I eat $1 pact ramen and kimchi once in a while to sustain my life. MARU’s Give a Meal of Love program was a heaven-sent gift to me and I rely on this program 100%. I wish that KCCEB’s programs and services expand and prosper. I earnestly wish the best for your magnificent work. Thank you.” ~ Senior Meal Recipient

Thank you to all our partner restaurants!

For nourishing our seniors with care and compassion.

Seoul Gom Tang

EM Deli & Catering

Jong Ga House

BB Bowl

Daol

Lotus Leaf

Han Yang BBQ

Oriental Tea House

Social Services & Health Access

Social Services & Health Access Program helps individuals enroll in public benefits and affordable health care programs, navigate the application process and access services.

Services provided in Korean, Cantonese, Khmer, Mandarin, Vietnamese and English.

Health Access & Navigation: Enrollment, renewal, and navigation support for health care programs for low-income families and individuals: Covered CA, Medi-Cal, Medicare
Social Services: Information, application, and navigation support for various government benefit programs: Affordable Housing, CalFresh, SSI, CAPI, UI, SDI, energy bill assistance, and more.

Download the Information & Assistance Program Flyer (in Korean/Chinese/English)

To Make an Appointment, Call:

Korean/English line: +1 (844) 828-2254

Cantonese/Mandarin line: +1 (844) 828-5388

Senior Support

Senior Case Management Program provides home visits, daily functioning care plans, wellness checks, coordination of social services, and referrals to low-income Korean and other Asian elders age 60+.

We also provide Information and Assistance services, assisting individuals with senior housing applications and enrollment in government public benefit programs including cash assistance, Medi-cal and CalFresh.

Download the Senior Case Management Program Flyer (in Korean/Chinese/English)

We're Here to Help – Call +1 (844) 828-2254

These programs are funded by Social Services Agency, California Department of Aging, and Area Agency on Aging.