**UPDATED** - A Comprehensive List of Resources To Give To Your Struggling Neighbors
GOD HAS BEEN MERCIFUL TO US IN CHRIST. WE WANT TO BE MERCIFUL TOWARD ONE ANOTHER AND OUR NEIGHBORS
If you or your neighbors are facing medical, financial, food-related or any other kind of challenges due to the coronavirus outbreak, here’s your one-stop shop of resources available to residents of Santa Ana and throughout Orange County. We will update this list on a weekly basis to keep you up to date on all available resources.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
COVID-19 Health Referral Hotline - 800-564-8448
The Orange County Health Care Agency has established a Health Referral Hotline to call if you suspect you have COVID-19 symptoms.
Orange County Healthcare Agency - COVID-19 “What you should know” - http://cms.ocgov.com/gov/health/phs/about/epidasmt/epi/dip/prevention/novel_coronavirus.asp
Contains daily updates on the spread of and response to COVID-19 within Orange County as well as other additional resources and informational graphics and flyers.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Rental/Utility Assistance - Salvation Army of OC - 714-384-0481
Santa Ana Office - 1710 West Edinger Avenue, Santa Ana, CA 92703
Other cities served: Fullerton, La Habra, Yorba Linda, Brea, Placentia, Buena Park - 714-451-8080
Anaheim and Villa Park - 714-783-2344
Rental/Utility Assistance - Share Our Selves - 949-270-2100 - https://www.shareourselves.org/services/financial-assistance/
Rental/Utility/Misc. Assistance - St. Vincent de Paul in Orange County - 714-542-0448 http://www.svdpoc.org 1505 East Seventeenth Street Suite #109, Santa Ana, CA 92705
St. Vincent de Paul provides home visits, hospital visits, food pantries and grocery distribution, person-to-person visit for assessment, discernment and encouragement, financial aid for utilities, medication, household items, rent assistance, temporary housing (motel voucher), transportation (bus passes, gasoline), and clothing. available assistance.
For those who have experienced job-layoffs or a reduction in hours/pay:
CA Unemployment - General Number & Website - English 1-800-300-5616 - Spanish 1-800-326-8937 https://www.edd.ca.gov/unemployment/. Representatives are available at the following toll-free numbers, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 noon (Pacific time) except on state holidays.
To file a claim online: https://edd.ca.gov/Unemployment/Filing_a_Claim.htm
CA Unemployment COVID-19 Specific Resources: Disability insurance for those off due to COVID-19 due to mandatory quarantine or unpaid sick/get better time after having the COVID-19.
To connect to claims: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm
Frequently Asked Questions: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm
Disaster Loans for Small Businesses - https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
Labor & Workforce Development Agency – Information regarding: Paid Sick Leave, Disability and Unemployment Insurance, Paid Family Leave, Workplace Health and Safety Guidance, Employer Assistance, CA Department of Public Health, & Common Sense Tips for Staying Healthy - https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
Additional State-sponsored assistance:
OC Social Services Agency - http://ssa.ocgov.com/calfresh/apply
To apply for various aid/relief programs such as CalFresh (food stamps), CalWorks (homeless, diversion, and immediate need assistance), and General Relief (temporary cash assistance to adults without children)
Check your eligibility or sign-up for benefits by going to https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/
Job Opportunities - for those in need of employment due to lay-offs or temporary furlough:
Amazon Jobs - https://www.amazondelivers.jobs/?cmpid=PRPRLC0780H6
Amazon is adding 100,000 new full and part-time positions across the U.S. in our fulfillment centers and delivery network to meet the surge in demand from people relying on Amazon’s service during this stressful time, particularly those most vulnerable to being out in public.
Sign-up for job alerts in your area by texting AMAZON to 77088
Walmart Jobs - https://careers.walmart.com/
Walmart is adding 100,000+ jobs nationwide in response to the COVID crisis
Domino’s Jobs -https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/
Domino’s is adding 1,000s of jobs nationwide in response to COVID crisis
FOOD/GROCERY ASSISTANCE
CA Meals for Kids Mobile Application - https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/mo/cameals.asp
The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices.
The Emergency Meal Sites section may be used during unanticipated school closures due to emergency situations. Download the app and search in your area!
Santa Ana Food Pantries - https://www.211oc.org/food/groceries.html
Serve the People- 714-352-2911 - 1206 East 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
6am-9am
El Sol Academy - 714-543-0023 -1002 North Broadway, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Email mercado@elsolacademy.org for detailed information
First Presbyterian Church of Santa Ana - 714-542-7253 - 600 North Main St, Santa Ana, CA 92701
10am-3pm, Tuesday-Thursday
Second Harvest Pop-Up Drive Through Distribution - https://www.feedoc.org/covid-19-update/
9am-Noon, Saturdays throughout COVID crisis. At the Honda Center, 2695 E Katella Ave, Anaheim 92806
Serving 500-1,000 families in a drive-up format with a one-week supplemental supply of bagged food.
Waste Not OC - https://www.wastenotoc.org/pantries/
A cross-county food pantry map to 200+ food pantries across OC
Catholic Charities of Orange County - https://ccoc.org/programs/
See English & Spanish CalFresh Healthy Living Calendar for information on OC food pantries.
So-Cal Grocery Stores Open Early For Seniors and those with Medical Conditions
Northgate Market - 7am-8am (Seniors, Pregnant Women, Disabled)
Big Saver Foods - 7:30am-8am (Seniors)
Stater Bros. - 7:45am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)
Smart & Final - 7:30am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)
Albertsons - 7am-9am (Seniors)
Vons - 7am-9am (Seniors)
Target - Wednesdays, 8am-9am (Seniors, those with medical conditions)
Whole Foods - 7am-8am (Seniors)
Gelsons - 7am-8am (Seniors)
Ralphs - 7am-7:30am (Seniors)
Superior Grocers - 7am-8am (Seniors, Disabled)
Grab & Go Meals - Free lunch and at many locations, even breakfast are offered to all students 18-and-under at multiple school in most Orange County school districts - https://na0.icarol.info/resourceview2.aspx?First=1&country=United%20States&sp=CA&county=Orange&city=-1&org=2287&agencynum=67353452
Additional Resources by City: Select the service from: Food, Food Pantries, or Grab & Go Meals at https://www.211oc.org/ and on the page that loads, search by city in the section that reads, “Search for resources in or near a location”
Additional information by School District (school closure length, grab & go meal times & locations): https://newsroom.ocde.us/these-oc-districts-are-offering-grab-and-go-meals-at-a-campus-near-you
GENERAL SERVICES
Dial 2-1-1 to be linked to any of the following services:
Women, infants and children (WIC) help
Food and food stamps
Homeless shelters
Substance abuse
Prenatal care
Help with housing assistance
Help with utilities
Emergency housing
24-hour crisis, suicide help and suicide counseling
Mental health services
Food distribution
Access to healthcare
Medical, dental help and vision clinics
Government assistance programs
Transportation assistance
Elder services
Nutrition assistance
Help for low-income families
Other youth and child care issues
Other physical and mental health services