COVID-19 Resources

• Do your part to slow the spread
• Work or engage from home
• If necessary, working on location or place of business make sure to conduct regular environmental cleaning i.e. wipe down with cleaning solution, sanitize workspace and make sure employees are washing hands on a regular basis.
• Staff should wear and use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment according to your existing policies and procedures.
• Have soap and paper towels in bathrooms at all times.
• Avoid unnecessary travel
• California EDD has issued updated guidance on issues beyond unemployment insurance (e.g. caregiving for ill family members). 
• For more info: Cal/OSHA Guidance 
• California’s Department of Industrial Relations has issued updated guidance on what employers are expected to do to help promote hygiene/safety in the workplace.
• For more info: Cal/OSHA Guidance
• Marketing – It’s critical to communicate openly with your customers about the status of your operations, what protective measures you’ve implemented, and how they (as customers) will be protected when they visit your business. Promotions may also help incentivize customers who may be reluctant to patronize your business.
• Consider providing in-home services i.e. provide free delivery, etc.
• Inventory and Supply Chain Shortfalls – While the possibility could be remote, it is a prudent preparedness measure to ensure you have either adequate supplies of inventory for a sustained period and/or diversify your distributor sources in the event one supplier cannot meet an order request.
• Share best practices with other businesses in your communities (especially those in your supply chain), chambers of commerce, and associations to improve community response efforts.

• Food: Free meals for LAUSD students
• Los Angeles Unified School District  
• Meals for youth up to age 18. Meals to be picked-up.  
• See pick-up sites 
• Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 a.m
• More info: Latest News / Resources for Families During School Closures
• Food: Free meals for Alliance Charter School Students
• Alliance College-Ready Public Schools
• Meals to be picked-up.
• See pick-up sites
• More info: Alliance Schools: Latest News on COVID-19
• Food: Free meals for Compton Unified School District (CUSD) students
• Compton Unified School District 
• 2-3 meals for youth up to age 18 at no cost. Meals to be picked-up. Beginning Tuesday, March 31, 2020, CUSD will be moving to multi-day meal service. 
• CUSD pick-up sites 
• Hours: Breakfast provided Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m to 8:30 a.m and lunch provided Monday through Friday from 
• More info: Latest News / Resources for Families During School Closures
• Food: Free meals for Inglewood Unified School District students
• Inglewood Unified School District
• Children ages 2-19 may visit any of the sites to receive a take-home meal. Pick up only. 
• IUSD pick-up sites and times
• Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 11:30am*
• More info: Inglewood Unified COVID-19 Updates
• Food: Free packaged meals for Hawthorne School District students
• Hawthorne School District
• Students ages 0-18 can pick up free packaged breakfast and lunch 10am-12pm on weekdays at four school sites. Children must be present to receive meals.
• HSD pick-up sites
• More info: Hawthorne School District COVID-19 Updates or contact Nutrition Services Department at (310) 263-3990
• Free meals for LAUSD students
• Dream Center 
• Meals to be picked-up
• Location: 2301 Bellevue Ave., Los Angeles CA 90026
• Hours: Monday through Sunday, 7:30am to 6:30pm
• More info: Dream Center Food Program starts Monday, March 16
• Free meals for kids 12 years old and under
• Hugo’s Restaurants
• Free meals for guests 12 years old and under. Meals to be picked up.
• Locations: 
• 12851 Riverside Dr., Valley Village, CA 91607
• 8401 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
• More info: Free meals starting Monday, March 16th 
• Food: Starting Monday, March 16, 2020, kids 12 and under can eat for free at El Torito Restaurants

(For more information, click here!)

• Food: Free Breakfast Burritos for children ages 6-12 years old. Pick up Monday-Friday 7am-8am
• Toast: 11119 first ave los angeles ca 
• The Benediction: 17501 Colima Road, City of Industry 
• The Dylan: 190 S. State College Blvd, Brea 
• Food: Gus’s locations in Mid-City, Long Beach, Burbank, and Santa Ana are providing free meals to all school-aged children from noon to 8 p.m. everyday.

(Fore more information, click here!)

• Food: Prime Pizza is providing meals for LAUSD children starting March 17, 2020. 

(For more information, click here!)

• General resources: Penny Lane Drop-in centers provide temporary safety and basic support for Severely Emotionally Distubed (SED) and Severe and Persistently Mentally Ill (SPMI) transitional age youth (ages 16 to 25) who are living on the streets or in unstable living conditions. 
• Get access to showers, meals, clothing, computer/internet access, DVD & games, Peer Support groups, linkage to mental health and case management services, linkage to substance abuse treatment info, educational services, employment assistance, and housing assistance
• More info:  here and here
• Penny Lane Centers / With a Little Help From My Friends: 323-353-6118, 5628 E. Slauson Ave., Commerce, CA 90040
• Good Seed Youth Drop-in Center: 855-968-8452, 2814 W. MLK Jr. Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008
• Penny Lane Centers / Yellow Submarine: 661-361-1454, 43520 Division St., Lancaster, CA 93535
• The Village Family Services: 818-755-8786, 6801 Coldwater Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91606
• Pacific Clinics / HOPE Youth Centers: 626-337-3828, 13001 Ramona Blvd., Suite 1, Irwindale, CA 91706
• Los Angeles LGBT Center / Youth Center on Highland: 323-860-2280 or 888-255-2429, 1220 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
• Step-Up on Second Street / Daniel’s Place: 310-394-6889, 1328 2nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401
• Good Seed on Pine Yout Drop-In Center: 855-968-8452, 1230 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA 90813
• Education: Free access to Spectrum Broadband and Wi-Fi For 60 Days For New K-12 and College Student Households 

(For more information, click here!)

• Education: Free access to L’il Libros worksheets for kids 

(For more information, click here!)

• Education: Starting Monday, March 16, students in Pre-K through 12th grade will have the opportunity to access free, educational PBS daytime programming designated for each grade level weekdays

(For more information, click here!)

• Education: FB Group for parents to get support with home learning 
• Education: MIND Research Institute is offering no cost access to a free math instructional program for students in grades K-8

(For more information, click here!)

• Education: Scholastic offers free, online learning experiences for kids of all ages

(For more information, click here!)

• Education: PBS offers free educational daytime programming designated for K-12 each through the following channels:
• Pre-K - 3rd grade on PBS SoCal
• Pre-K - 12th grade on KLCS
• 9th - 12th grade on KCET
• (For more info: click here!)
• Education: Free indoor Activities for Kids (in english only): For more information, click here!
• Education: Virtual Trips
• San Diego Zoo: San Diego Zoo has a website just for kids with amazing videos, activities, and games. Enjoy the tour! 
• Yellowstone National Park Virtual Field Trip: Mud Volcano, Mammoth Hot Springs, and so much more: Yellowstone National Park! 
• MARS!!!: Explore the surface of Mars on the Curiosity Rover They are updating from WEBVR to WEBXR now, but 360 Mode offers a digital view! 
• Animal Cameras :  Live Cams at the San Diego Zoo, Monterey Bay Aquarium live cams, Panda Cam at Zoo Atlanta, 6 Animal Cams at Houston Zoo, Georgia Aquarium has Jellyfish, Beluga Whales, and more 
• Virtual Farm TourFarmFood 360 offers / ofrece  11 Virtual Tours of farms from minks, pigs, and cows, to apples and eggs 
• Discovery Education Virtual Field Trips A few of the field trip topics include: Polar Bears and the Tundra, Social Emotional Skills, STEM, Manufacturing
• The Louvre:Travel to Paris, France to see amazing works of art at The Louvre with this virtual field trip 
• The Great Wall of China: This Virtual Tour of the Great Wall of China is beautiful and makes history come to life.
• Boston Children’s Museum: Walk through the Boston Children’s Museum thanks to Google Maps! This virtual tour allows kids to explore 3 floors of fun/ 
• Fun: Chicas Rockeras SELA has an activity book available for kids here!
• If you know a kid who does not have access to a computer or printer, please email info@crsela.org and they will mail one out
• Education: Unlock Scholastic’s BookFlix using the generic login Scholastic has created: username: Learning20, password: Clifford

• Housing: Housing for Foster Youth Students
• Together We Rise
• Support for foster youth whose is housing insecure due to dorms closing down
• E-mail info@togetherwerise.org for help finding housing during transition
• For more info: Together We Rise COVID Update
• Housing: Anti-Eviction Support
• The Los Angeles Tenants Union 
• Provides support around evictions. Find your local union at: https://latenantsunion.org/en/locals/
• Housing: Free Storage for College students
• U-Haul 
• 30-day free storage for college students 
• More info: UHaul College Student Services
• Education/Financial: Financial Grant for College students
• Mission Asset Fund
• Up to $500 grant for college students
• More info: College Student COVID19 Fund

Please Consider clicking HERE to donate to the Elder Latinx Fund to cover expenses for basic needs supplies and groceries including delivery. 

Food

• Free meals for the elderly
• The County and City of Los Angeles
• Free packaged and frozen meals for all adults 65+
• See pick-up sites
• More info: Department of Aging COVID 19 Updates
• Free meals for the elderly
• Department of Aging
• Packaged and frozen meals for older adults enrolled in their meal program. As of the beginning of April 2020, seniors may sign up for meals by calling the Department of Aging
• Phone:
• To sign up: 213-482-7252
• To verify their meal provider if already enrolled in program: 1-800-510-2020
• Phone hours: Monday through Sunday from 8 AM - 5 PM. 
• More info: Senior Meal Program
• Food: Free food for Cudahy Seniors 
• City of Cudahy
• Essential meals for seniors (65+) living in Cudahy. Up to 10 meals per person a week. 
• Call (323) 773-5143 Ext. 232 or e-mail vsantiago@cityofcudahy.gov
• More info: City of Cudahy Essential Meals
• Food: Free groceries for Florence-Firestone Seniors
• Inner City Visions
• Groceries for seniors (65+) living in Florence-Firestone.
• Call (323) 749-7246
• More info: Inner City Visions Senior Help
• Food: Food and General Assistance for Bell Seniors
• City of Bell
• Essential meals and services for seniors (65+) living in Bell. 
• Call the Bell Community Center at (323) 749-1596 for help.
• More info: City of Bell Senior Services
• Food: Food and General Assistance for Bell Gardens Seniors
• Bell Gardens Recreational and Community Services
• Essential meals and services for seniors (65+) living in Bell Gardens. 
• Call the Recreational and Community Services Office at (562) 334-1779 or (562) 806-7650
• More info: Bell Gardens Senior Services
• Mental Health: Crisis Line for Seniors*
• Institute on Aging
• Institute on Aging’s 24-hour toll-free Friendship Line is the only accredited crisis line in the country for people aged 60 years and older, and adults living with disabilities. We also make on-going outreach calls to lonely older adults.
• Phone: 1-800-971-0016
• Hours: 24/7
• More info: Senior Intervention Hotline Info
• *= also listed under “Issues > Mental Health,” in this document

• ALL 41 Northgate Market shopping locations will be open exclusively for seniors from 7am to 8am starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020. 
• (For more information, click here!)
• ALL Vallarta supermarkets will be open for seniors, disabled people, and pregnant people from 7am to 8am starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020
• (For more information, click here!)
• Senior Shopping Hour at Grocery Outlet in Altadena (located at 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001) offers a shopping slot exclusively for the elderly from 7am to 8am every day starting on Thursday, March 17. 
• (For more information, click here!)
• ALL Super A Markets will open one hour early to allow Seniors 65 years and up to exclusively shop during the hours of 7:00am- 8:00am before the store opens to the general public. 
• (For more information, click here!)
• ALL Superior Grocers will open one hour early to allow Seniors 65 years and up and older and disabled folks to exclusively shop during the hours of 7:00am- 8:00am before the store opens to the general public. 

(For more information, click here!)

• Senior Shopping Hour at Grocery Outlet in Altadena (located at 2270 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001) offers a shopping slot exclusively for the elderly from 7am to 8am every day starting on Thursday, March 17. 

(For more information, click here!)

• Albertsons: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7am - 9am, open to seniors 65+ (For more information, click here!)
• Big Saver Foods: Starting March 17th, 7:30am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, and open 6am - 7am for medical and pharmacy employees with valid ID. (For more information, click here!)
• Cardenas: Starting March 19th, 7am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, disabled/handi-capable, first responders (For more information, click here!)
• Northgate Market: Starting March 17th, 7am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, pregnant women, & disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Vallarta Supermarkets: Starting March 18th, 7am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, pregnant women, & disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Super A Foods: Starting March 17th, 7:30am - 8am, open to seniors 65+ (For more information, click here!)
• Superior: Starting March 18th, 7am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Stater Bros: Starting March 18th, 7:45am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Smart & Final: Starting March 18th, 7:30am - 8am, seniors 65+, disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Target: Wednesdays only, 8am - 9am, open to seniors 65+, those with medical conditions (For more information, click here!)
• Ralphs: Starting March 20th, 7am - 7:30am, open to seniors 65+ (For more information, click here!)
• Rancho Market: Starting March 18th, 6am - 7:30am, open to seniors 65+, pregnant women, & disabled/handi-capable (For more information, click here!)
• Gelson's Markets: Starting March 17th,  open exclusively for seniors from 7am to 8am (For more information, click here!)
• Whole Foods Market: Starting March 20th, service customers who are 60+ years old one hour before opening the store to the general public. (For more information, click here!)
• 99 Cent Store: Tuesday & Thursdays, 7am - 8am, open to seniors 65+, pregnant women, disabled/handi-capable, & folks with compromised immune systems (For more information, click  here/aqui!)

• Resource guide created by California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance available at https://ciyja.org/covid19/
• CHIRLA (Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights Los Angeles) has a free hotline you can call if you think you have the Coronavirus at 888-624-4752. In California, immigrants have access to emergency care regardless of immigration status. More information here: https://www.chirla.org/avada_portfolio/community-education/
• Tangible Support for Undocumented Communities during COVID-19 by the organization Immigrants Rising , you can also contact them by emailing nancy@immigrantsrising.org 
• There are resources on addressing fear and coping with stress, health access and guidance, connecting to free/low-cost resources, legal rights as employees, and more
• Relief Fund List
• Legal Aid at Work
• HUGE relief fund/mutual aid list for undocumented individuals and families: Undocu Relief List
• Free Clinics and Community Health Centers Directory
• Free/Low-Cost Clinics in Los Angeles County

• For the closest food pantry/bank to you, visit:

Los Angeles Food Bank Pantry Locator

• Trans/ queer relief assistance form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfO1Ws5YgKFMXKu9CSh_WUVCznssExW6bnJpom5JsP24XwCLQ/viewform
• Navigating COVID-19 and Chest Binding: Tips for respiratory health for Trans and Non-Binary people who bind thier chest: https://www.instagram.com/p/B9u3L6mjg8x/
• The Coronavirus: What Trans People Need to Know: Creating a Plan of action for trans folx: https://transequality.org/covid19
• Counseling and Support for Queer Elders 
• SAGE: Advocacy & Services for LGBT Elders
• LGBT Elders seeking to connect with an LGBT responder who is certified in crisis response and is able to provide information about community support resources such as healthcare, transportation, counseling, and legal services should call (877) 360-5428. Available in English and Spanish, with translations in over 180 languages. 
• Hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• More info: SAGE National LGBT Elder Hotline
• Peer Support for Trans Individuals 
• Trans Lifeline
• Trans people seeking peer support can call (877) 565-8860 to speak to a transgender peer support volunteer. Available in English and Spanish.
• More information: Trans Community and COVID-19
• Volunteering Opportunity If you are trans, speak english or spanish, then you can also train to take call shift from home as a volunteer operator
• Anxiety Virtual Support for Queer Individuals
• Queer Healing Oasis
• Queer individuals seeking support in a non-clinical space can e-mail marcos.emdr@gmail.com or call 818-233-1079. Donation-based and no one turned away for lack of funds. As of March 17th, 2020, they are taking on 3 free clients.
• More info: Queer Healing Landing Page
• Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Support 
• The Trevor Project
• Support for queer individuals seeking crisis intervention or experiencing suicidal ideation. Individuals can text START to 678678, call (866) 488-7386, or instant message a Trevor counselor. 
• Hours: Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• More info: Trevor Project: Get Help Now
• Peer Support for LGBTQ Teens
• Teen Line
• Non-emergency hotline for advice and listening ears. Text TEEN to 839863 or call (310) 855-4673.
• Hours: 6pm to 9pm 
• More info: Teen Line Resources
• Peer Support for LGBTQ Youth
• LGBT National Help Center
• Youth seeking peer support for youth available by phone can call 1-800-246-7743. Online private, one-to-one chat and email also available. Responders can connect people to local resources for cities and towns across the US.
• Hours of Operation 
• More info: LGBT National Youth Talkline

• Hand-washing/hygiene stations 
• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
• Handwashing stations, showers and hygiene centers 
• List of Hygiene Centers
• Map of Hygiene Centers
• For homeless services in your area, please see the Service Planning Areas section of this document

Google Doc: Build a National Resource for How to Support Incarcerated People During the Covid-19 Crisis

• Holistic Self-Care and Protection for Incarcerated People: Holistic Health for Incarcerated People

• JOB PORTAL Resource: For those whose jobs have been impacted by COVID-19, this website enables unemployed or underemployed Angelenos to find and apply to job opportunities across all industries, so they can start working right NOW.

What employees are entitled to may be confusing. THIS CHART makes it easier to understand what resources may be available. More information below:

• Please visit https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019.htm for BENEFITS FOR WORKERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19 and also check out the EDD's Frequently Asked Questions: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm
• For a run-down of labor laws in California, please visit: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-12/coronavirus-labor-law-know-your-rights-california-worker

**Paid family leave is available for those who stay home because they need to take care of someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional). Learn how to file a Paid Family Leave Claim HERE.

**Disability benefits /paid sick leave are available for those who have actually contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of Disability Benefits). Learn how to file a Disability Insurance Claim HERE. 

**Unemployment benefits are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and it also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health issues making them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1 week wait time and the person may not be required to be actively looking for work (as is usually required). Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE. 

• Unfortunately though, this benefit is not available to undocumented persons whose hours are reduced or lose their job for reasons related to COVID-19, etc.
• SCHOOL CLOSURES: If your child’s school is closed and you have to miss work to care for them. You might qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits. Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE. 

Workers Affected by Coronavirus Can Apply for Assistance Regardless of Immigration Status

• https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/coronavirus/workers-affected-by-covid-19-can-apply-for-assistance-regardless-of-immigration-status/2332304/

**Worker's comp is available for those who are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted Covid-19 while in the regular course of their job (i.e. healthcare workers)

Directly from the Employment Development Department: “Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.

For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center.

• Toll-free from the U.S. or Canada: 1-888-745-3886
• Hearing impaired (TTY): 1-800-547-9565
• Outside the U.S. or Canada: 1-916-464-3502”

This information  was gathered by a group of Master's of Public Health students at Cal State Los Angeles who noticed the need to consolidate all relevant resources into one site. They  have partnered with One Degree to increase the capacity to better serve our community.