COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources

CA State Wide & National Food Support ● Access a local food bank ○ California Association of Food Banks ○ California Association of Food Banks and its food bank network will continue to work to ensure that our most vulnerable communities have consistent and safe access to nutritious food. ○ Locate a food bank here by entering your zip code: F ind a Food Bank ○ More: I nformation on COVID-19 (Corona Virus)

Financial Support ● Get an extension on filing your tax return and making payments ○ Franchise Tax Board ○ Taxpayers affected by COVID-19 are granted an extension to file California tax returns and make certain payments until June 15, 2020. The Franchise Tax Board will also waive any interest and late filing/payment penalties that would otherwise apply. ○ If you’re claiming the COVID-19 relief, write COVID-19 in black ink at the top of your tax return. If you’re e-filing, follow the software instructions to enter disaster information. ○ Tax filing and payment deadlines that occur on March 15, 2020 through June 15, 2020 are extended to June 15, 2020. ○ More info: F ranchise Tax Board news release

● Get fee waivers and waived penalties for Citibank customers ○ Citibank ○ Starting March 9, 2020 and effective for an initial 30 days, Citibank Retail Bank customers can get fee waivers on monthly service fees and waived penalties for early Certificate of Deposit withdrawal. Citibank Retail Bank Small Business customers can get fee waivers on monthly service fees and remote deposit capture and waived penalties for early Certificate of Deposit withdrawal. ○ Call the phone number on the back of your card to inquire about account assistance. If you currently work with a Banker or Financial Advisor, you can contact them during their regular business hours. ○ Assistance is available 24/7 via the phone number on the back of your card. ○ More info: C itibank online announcement

● Get financial assistance for individuals and their families in the alcohol industry ○ USBG National Charity Foundation ○ Eligible if worked for at least one year directly serving or in the production, promotion or distribution of alcoholic beverages, or the spouse or child of someone in the industry ○ Apply with online f orm ○ More info: C OVID-19 Relief

● Get low interest loans for small businesses and nonprofits ○ US Small Business Administration ○ These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses without credit available elsewhere; businesses with credit available elsewhere are not eligible. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75% ○ Apply Here: O nline Application ○ More info: Call 1-800-659-2955 or email d [email protected]

● Get paid leave for Get paid leave for caretakers ○ File online: HHow to File a Paid Family Leave (PFL) Claim in SDI Online ○ More info: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

● Claim unemployment benefits ○ Employment Development Department ○ Employees who lost their job or had their hours reduced due to COVID-19 can claim Unemployment Insurance (UI) to get partial wage replacement benefit payments. Workers are expected to return to work with their employer within a few weeks, are not required to actively seek work each week, and must remain able and available and ready to work during their unemployment for each week of benefits claimed. Benefits range from $40-$450 per week. ○ File online: h ttps://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm ○ More info: C oronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

● Get cash assistance for service workers ○ One Fair Wage ○ Restaurant workers, delivery drivers, and other tipped workers and service workers who are seeing their income decline or aren’t able to work because of quarantines or other health concerns can request cash assistance. ○ Submit request online: h ttps://ofwemergencyfund.org/help

● Get cash assistance for bartenders ○ Bartender Emergency Assistance Program ○ Bartenders who are experiencing a catastrophic event or emergency hardship can request financial assistance. ○ Apply online: h ttps://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap-application ○ Full eligibility requirements: h ttps://www.usbgfoundation.org/beap

Other Support ● Get disability insurance for employees diagnosed with COVID-19 ○ Employment Development Department ○ Disability Insurance (DI) provides short-term benefit payments to employees who are unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19. Diagnosis by a medical professional required. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70% of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300/week. ○ File online: S DI Online ○ More info: C oronavirus 2019 (COVID-19)

● Get free internet service for two months

○ Comcast ○ New families who connect to Comcast’s Internet Essentials program will get free internet service for two months. The Internet Essentials program is normally available to qualified low- income households in Comcast’s service area for $9.95/month (check for h ttps://www.internetessentials.com/ for eligibility requirements). You can cancel at any time (no contract and no term) if you don’t want to continue the program after the first two months. ○ Visit h ttps://www.internetessentials.com/ to sign up online or call 1- 855-846-8376 (English) and 1-855-765-6995 (Spanish) to sign up over the phone. After you sign up, Comcast will mail you a free self-install kit with a cable modem and a Wi-Fi router. ○ Phone #: 1-855-846-8376 (English) and 1-855-765- 6995 (Spanish); web: h ttps://www.internetessentials.com/. ○ More info: C omcast press release

● Access free fitness videos ○ View videos online: Y MCA 360: Your Virtual YMCA ● Get free storage space for college students ○ U-Haul ○ U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage space, usage of U-Box portable moving, and storage containers for college students impacted by unforeseen schedule changes at their universities. Offer valid for new customers with college IDs. ○ Visit link to find a participating location: h ttps://www.uhaul.com/Storage/ ○ More info: C ollege Students U-Haul Offers 30 Days Free Self Storage amid Coronavirus O utbreak

● Call or message a non-emergency peer-run warm line for emotional support ○ Mental Health Association of San Francisco (MHASF) ○ Call or message a free peer-run warm line for non-emergency emotional and mental health support. The line can also help connect you to local emergency, mental health, or social services. All calls are confidential. ○ Call the warm line at 1-855-845-7415 or v isit the link and start the webchat to receive emotional support. ○ More info: M HASF press release ● Get free internet access for households with students ○ Charter Communications ○ Free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. Installation fees are waived. ○ Call to enroll: 844-488-8395 ○ More info: C harter to Offer Free Access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60-Days For N ew K-12 and College Student Households and More

● Get free video communications for students and staff ○ Zoom

○ All K-12 schools can request a free basic account for online video communications with no time limits using their school’s email address. ○ Sign up here

Service Planning Area 2: San Fernando Valley (includes Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Canyon Country, Encino, Glendale, LA Cañada-Flintridge, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Sun Valley, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, and others.)

• Housing (and/or for the homeless/houseless community) o The Village Family Services- TVFS TAY Drop In Center ▪ Address: 6801 Coldwater Canyon Blvd North Hollywood, CA 91606 ▪ Phone: 818.755.8786 ▪ Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Health Services, Substance abuse services o Hope of the Valley ▪ Address: 11076 Norris Ave, Pacoima, CA 91331 ▪ Phone: (818) 257-8521 ▪ Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September 30, 2020: 138 beds, coed ▪ For more information, click here! • Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency (School Day Café) will provide student meals to all children at any of the designated locations. You do not need to be an enrolled student in order to receive meals at any of these locations. One bagged/boxed lunch per child (18 years and younger) will be provided. o This Wednesday (3/18) through Friday (3/20) from noon to 2:00 pm, a drive-up service for families for lunch service will be provided at the Santa Clarita Valley School Food Services Agency, 25210 Anza Drive, Santa Clarita, 91355. o Beginning Monday, March 23rd through Friday April 3rd, Drive-up Lunch Services will be provided from noon to 1:00 pm at the following locations during school days (Monday to Friday): ▪ Santa Clarita Elementary - 27177 Seco Canyon Rd, Saugus, CA 91350 ▪ Cedarcreek Elementary - 27792 Camp Plenty Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91351 ▪ Rio Vista Elementary - 20417 Cedarcreek St, Canyon Country, CA 91351 ▪ Newhall Elementary - 24607 Walnut St, Newhall, CA 91321 ▪ Peachland Elementary - 24800 Peachland Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91321 ▪ Wiley Canyon Elementary - 24240 W La Glorita Cir, Newhall, CA 91321 ▪ Dr. J. Michael McGrath Elementary - 21501 Deputy Jake Dr, Newhall, CA 91321 ▪ Canyon Springs Community Elementary - 19059 Vicci St, Santa Clarita, CA 91351 ▪ Mitchell Community Elementary - 16821 Goodvale Rd, Canyon Country, CA 91387 ▪ Live Oak Elementary - 27715 Saddleridge Way, Castaic, CA 91384 ▪ Northlake Hills Elementary - 32545 Ridge Rte Rd, Castaic, CA 91384 • LAUSD students living in SPA2 can receive two free meals per student from 7am to 2pm starting on Wednesday, March 18: o If you live in Sun Valley, please visit Byrd Middle School (8501 Arleta Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352) o If you live in North Hollywood/Valley Village, please visit East Valley High School (5525 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601)

o If you live in Panormama City, please visit Fulton College Prep (7477 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405) o If you live in San Fernando/Sylmar, please visit San Fernando High School (11133 O'Melveny Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340) o If you live in Sunland/Tujunga, please visit Verdugo Hills High School (10625 Plainview Ave, Tujunga, CA 91042) o If you live in Van Valley/Valley Glen, please visit Van Nuys High School (6535 Cedros Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411) • Care for homeless community AND food distribution o MEND Poverty o 10641 N. San Fernando Rd., Pacoima, CA 91331 o Phone: (818) 897-2443 or (818) 896-0246 o Fax: (818) 897-0128 ▪ Homeless care services on Tuesday mornings ▪ Food distribution on Thursday and Fridays from 9 to 11 am (For more info, click here and here!) • Food o Freedom Church: ▪ 9200 Owensmouth, Chatsworth, CA 91311 ▪ Hosting grab & go FREE grocery pick up on Wednesday, 3/18 from 12pm to 2pm o SOVA – Community Food and Resource Program ▪ 16439 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA. 91406 ▪ Phone: 818-988-7682 o House of Light Church Corporation ▪ 19359 Londelius Street, Northridge, CA. 91324 ▪ Phone: 818-988-2931 o Congregational Church of Chatsworth ▪ 20440 Lassen Street, Chatsworth, CA. 91311 ▪ Phone: 818-882-2474 o Burbank – Temporary Aid Center- B-TAC ▪ 1304 West Burbank Boulevard, Burbank, CA. 91506 ▪ Phone: 818-848-2822 o Loaves & Fishes-Glendale ▪ 4322 San Fernando Road, Glendale, CA. 91204 ▪ Phone: 818-409-3080

Service Planning Area 3: San Gabriel Valley (includes Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Highland Park, Pasadena, Pomona, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, Walnut, West Covina, and others.) • Housing (and/or for the homeless/houseless community) o Pacific Clinics- HOPE Youth Center ▪ Address: 12001 Ramona Blvd Suite 1 Irwindale, CA 91706 ▪ Phone: 626.337.3828 ▪ Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Health Services, Substance abuse services o Volunteers of America LA, Bassett Park ▪ Address: 510 Vineland Ave., La Puente 91746 ▪ Phone: (909) 282-7710

▪ Offers a Winter Shelter Program that operates 24 hours until April 30: 100 beds, coed ▪ For more information, click here! o Volunteers of America LA, Steinmetz Park ▪ Address: 1545 S. Stimson Ave., Hacienda Heights ▪ Phone: (909) 282-7274 ▪ Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until April 30, 2020: 30 beds, women only o Volunteers of America LA, Pamela Park ▪ Address: 2236 Goodall Ave., Duarte CA 91010 ▪ Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until April 30, 2020: 100 beds, coed ▪ For more information, click here! • Food o Freedom Church ▪ 5609 York Blvd., Highland Park, CA 90042 ▪ Community meals for homeless friends EVERY Saturday o Foothill Unity Center ▪ 191 North Oak Avenue, Pasadena, CA. 91107 ▪ Phone: 626-584-7420 / FAX: 626-584-7422 o Friends In Deed Food Pantry ▪ 444 East Washington Boulevard, Pasadena, CA. 91104 ▪ Pantry Phone: 626-797-6072, email- [email protected] ▪ Agency Phone: 626-797-2402, Fax: 626-797-7353 o Foothill Unity Center – Monrovia ▪ 415 West Chestnut Avenue, Monrovia, CA. 91016 ▪ Phone: 626-358-3486 ▪ Fax: 358-8224 o El Monte and South El Monte ▪ El Monte Emergency Resources – Food Bank ▪ 10900 Mulhall Street, El Monte, CA. 91731 ▪ Phone: 626-444-7269 o Salvation Army Food Bank – Pomona ▪ 490 East LaVerne Avenue, Pomona, CA. 91767 ▪ Phone: 909- 623-1579 x201

Service Planning Area 4: Metro (includes Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, and Westlake.) • KOREATOWN: Resources Developed by Korean Youth Community Center: www.kycc.org / Link to KYCC Resource Guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RPknhH0o5RS4j3U11hAKKgcXiedIU7Pas_7JUU hDjHE/edit?usp=sharing • Food + housing o St. Francis Center ▪ 1835 South Hope Street, Los Angeles CA 90015 ▪ Phone: 213-747-5347 ▪ Services: breakfast service, case management, clothing closet, showers/bathroom services, pantry services, rental and utility assistant program (over the phone)

• Housing (and/or for the homeless/houseless community) o Los Angeles LGBTQ Center ▪ Address: 1220 N Highland Ave Los Angeles CA 90038 ▪ Phone: 888.255.2429 or 323.860.2280 ▪ Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Health Services, Substance abuse services o Weingart Center ▪ Address: 566 S. San Pedro St., Los Angeles 90013 ▪ Phone: (213) 689-2152 ▪ Offers a Winter Shelter Program that has been extended until September 30, 2020: 59 beds, coed ▪ For more information, click here! • Food o The Hope Center / Hope International Church ▪ 4903 Fountain Ave, Hollywood, CA 90029 ▪ M-F Breakfast 10:30am, Dinner 4pm ▪ hopeibf.org o Wilshire Boulevard Temple ▪ 3663 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90005 ▪ Phone: 213-388-2401 o Silver Lake Community Church ▪ 2930 Hyperion Avenue., Los Angeles, CA. 90010 ▪ Phone: 323-663-3151 o Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church ▪ 535 North Main Street, (cross street- Cesar Chavez)., Los Angeles, CA. 90012 ▪ Phone: 213-629-3101 o Sova- Community Food and Resource Program ▪ 1140 North La Brea Avenue, West Hollywood, CA. 90038 ▪ Phone: 818-988-7682 o Food Net- Centro Maravilla ▪ 4716 East Cesar Chavez Avenue, Los Angeles, CA. 90022 ▪ Phone: 323-260-2805 o Sova – Community Food and Resource Program ▪ 8846 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA. 90035 ▪ Phone: 818-988-7682 Service Planning Area 7: East (includes Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, City of Commerce, City Terrace, Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, Walnut Park, Whittier, and others.) • Housing (and/or for the homeless/houseless community): o Penny Lane Centers- With a Little Help From My Friends ▪ Address: 5628 E. Slauson Ave Commerce CA 90040 ▪ Phone: 323.353.6118 ▪ Showers, Meals, Clothing, Computer/Internet Access, Mental Health Services, Substance abuse services • Food

o Hawaiian Gardens Food Bank ▪ 21411 Norwalk Boulevard, Hawaiian Gardens, CA. 90716 ▪ Phone: 562- 860-9097 o St Mary’s Place ▪ 7215 Newlin Avenue, Whittier, CA. 90602 ▪ Phone: 562-698-0107

Los Angeles County Other Support ● Access free educational daytime programming for students ○ PBS ○ Students in grades Pre-K - 12 can access free, educational PBS daytime programming designated for each grade level on weekdays. ○ Access the following channels: ■ Pre-K - 3rd grade on P BS SoCal ■ Pre-K - 12th grade on K LCS ■ 9th - 12th grade on K CET ○ M ore info

Antelope Valley (SPA 1) Food Support ● Free meals for LAUSD students ○ Los Angeles Unified School District ○ Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up. Each child can take home two nutritious meals ○ S ee pick-up sites ○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ More info: L atest News / Resources for Families During School Closures

● Get free groceries and/or a hot meal ○ Grace Resources ○ Hot meals are Wednesday and Friday at 5:30pm and Sunday at 1:30pm. Groceries are distributed Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00am and 1:00pm and Spanish-speaking groceries at 10:00am on Wednesdays. ○ Go in person to 45134 Sierra Hwy Lancaster, California during hot meal hours or grocery distribution hours. ○ M ore info

San Fernando Valley (SPA 2) Food Support ● Free meals for LAUSD students ○ Los Angeles Unified School District ○ Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up. Each child can take home two nutritious meals ○ S ee pick-up sites

○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ More info: L atest News / Resources for Families During School Closures

● Get food and care for the homeless community ○ MEND Poverty ○ Homeless Care Services will continue on Tuesday mornings until further notice. Food Distribution will take place on Thursdays and Fridays, 9AM-11AM only. MEND will remain closed on Saturdays. ○ Go in person to 10641 N. San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331 during homeless care services hours and food distribution. ○ M ore info

Food Support ● Free meals for LAUSD students ○ Los Angeles Unified School District ○ Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up. Each child can take home two nutritious meals ○ S ee pick-up sites ○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ More info: L atest News / Resources for Families During School Closures

Metro LA (SPA 4)

● Free packaged evening meal ○ Hollywood Food Coalition ○ Nightly meals will be served as a packaged takeaway meal (no seating in the dining room) ○ Visit the location during meal time ○ Location: 5939 Hollywood Blvd, LA CA 90028, ○ Phone number: (323) 462-2032 ○ Hours: Monday through Sunday 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm ○ I mportant Update Hollywood Food Coalition

WEST LA (SPA 5)

○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ More info: L atest News / Resources for Families During School Closures

● Get free meals for seniors, students, and anyone in need ○ Everytable ○ Meals can be delivered to homes, health care centers, senior centers, employees. ○ Call 323-458-6487 ○ M ore info

South LA (SPA 6)

Food Support ● Free meals for LAUSD students ○ Los Angeles Unified School District ○ Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up. ○ S ee pick-up sites ○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ Meals are prepared fresh daily, but will be packaged to go, must eat their food elsewhere ○ Available for pickup Monday 7:30 am to 8:00 am, Tuesday to Friday 7:30 am to 9:00 am, and Saturday 8:30 am to 10:00 am. ○ Go in person to 1835 S. Hope St. Los Angeles, CA, 90015 ○ M ore info

East LA (SPA 7) Food Support ● Free meals for LAUSD students ○ Los Angeles Unified School District ○ Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up. ○ S ee pick-up sites ○ Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m ○ More info: L atest News / Resources for Families During School Closures

South Bay/Long Beach (SPA 8) Food Support • Meals for Students ○ Meals for students up to age 18. Meals will be available for free to students regardless of which school they attend. No paperwork is required. Children must be present in order for meals to be provided. ○ All LBUSD school locations, (except for California Academy for Math and Science located at California State University, Dominguez Hills campus) ○ Hours: Breakfast Serving Times: 8 to 9 a.m. Lunch Serving Times: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday 12-1pm pick-up ○ More info: L BUSD News (03/13/20) Free Meals for Children During School

Closure

● Food delivered to seniors, disabled and individuals who have compromised immune systems

○ Mother’s Market ○ All stores in the Southern Los Angeles and Long Beach region will allow the elderly, disabled and individuals with compromised immune systems to sign up for grocery deliveries to their homes. Stores are also opening an hour early at 6:00 am on Wednesdays to allow them time to shop for groceries. ○ Sign up for food delivery on Mother’s Market site Mother’s Market & Kitchen Powered by Instacart and use the code FREE4SENIORS ○ All Mother’s Market stores locations ○ More info: Safe Shop Wednesdays & Free Delivery