Helpful Resources
- California Department Of Education
- Coronavirus Response And School Reopening Guidance
- California Safe Schools For All Hub
- California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)
- CalKIDS automatically funds savings accounts with $1.9 billion for all California newborns, regardless of income, and eligible low-income public school students enrolled in grades 1-12.
- To access a CalKIDS account, parents or guardians of newborns and eligible students should visit www.calkids.org. Accessing an account is easy and requires only a few pieces of information:
- For newborns the child’s Local Registration Number (LRN) is required.
- For students, the Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) or the unique code included in a CalKIDS notification letter is required.
- California Department of Aging: Heatwave Resources
- California Department of Public Health
- Stay Cool (During the Hottest Times of the Day):
- Those without air conditioning should check with their city or county for cooling centers or visit public locations such as a library or shopping mall.
- Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors.
- Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
- Stay Hydrated:
- Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink sports drinks (in moderation with water) to help replace electrolytes lost during exercise.
- Avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks.
- Stay Connected:
- Monitor those at high risk of heat-related illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.
- Use a buddy system when working in the heat.
- Stay Informed:
- Check local news for weather forecasts, extreme heat alerts, and cooling centers.
- Stay Cool (During the Hottest Times of the Day):
Below is a county-by-county guide to food assistance programs serving Assembly District 36 communities. All phone numbers are clickable on mobile devices, and each organization’s website is linked for convenience.
Some pantries have service area boundaries and may require that you live within a specific zip code, town, or area. Please check with your desired pantry, as each agency has different service requirements. Please note: if you are without a permanent residence, many pantries will still provide food.
Imperial County
Imperial Valley Food Bank
486 W Aten Rd., Imperial, CA
🔗 IVFoodBank.com
Brawley Feed The Need
147 North 8th Street, Suite B, Brawley
🔗 BrawleyFeedTheNeedInc.com
Calexico Neighborhood House
506 E 4th St., Calexico, CA
🔗 NHCLX.org
Riverside County
FIND Food Bank
83-775 Citrus Ave., Indio, CA
🔗 FINDFoodBank.org
Martha’s Village & Kitchen
83-791 Date Ave., Indio, CA
🔗 MarthasVillage.org
Coachella Valley Rescue Mission
47-470 Van Buren St., Indio, CA
🔗CVRM.org
Harmony Kitchen
219 S Main St., Blythe, CA
📞 760-921-4508
Blythe Emergency Food Pantry
181 S Main St., Blythe, CA
San Bernardino County
St. Vincent de Paul Society Food Pantry
839 Front Street, Needles, CA
📞 760-326-4420
Bonnie Baker Senior Center
149350 Ukiah Trail, Big River, CA
- BenefitsCal – Apply for food (CalFresh), cash aid (CalWORKs, GA/GR, RCA, TCVAP), and health coverage benefits (Medi-Cal).
Create an account to view your benefits and submit reports and renewals. You can also track your application status and upload documents.
- California Tenant’s and Landlord’s Rights and Responsibilities
- California Department of Housing and Community Development
- California Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Resources
- U.S.D.A Rural Development Programs
- U.S.D.A Single Family Housing Programs For Homebuyers, Homeowners, And More
- Can’t afford to pay your ticket? Currently, 32 counties offer an online system as an optional way to request a reduction for your infraction citation in cases of financial need.
- MyCitations.courts.ca.gov
- You may ask the court for a:
- fine reduction
- payment plan
- plan for delayed payment
- community service
- Veterans Crisis Line: Dial 988 Press 1
- VA Benefits Hotline: 1-800-827-1000
- Find a CVSO: 1-844-SERV-VET (1-844-7378-838)