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From the Desk Of Chuck Washington
Dear Third District Resident,
     As Riverside County Third District Supervisor, I want to assure you that the County of Riverside is doing all in its power to keep its residents safe and well-informed on the COVID-19 crisis.
     The facts and mandates surrounding COVID-19 change every day, but if there is one thing that is certain, it is that this situation has left people searching for accurate information and resources. Updated information about COVID-19 in Riverside County is available at www.rivcoph.org/coronavirus. For state updates, visit www.cdph.ca.gov, and for national updates, visit www.cdc.gov. Below is a selection of resources that you may find helpful at this time. 
     Although we are working remotely at the moment, my staff members continue to be available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please leave a voicemail at 951-955-1030 or send an email to d3email@rivco.org, and someone will be in touch with you promptly. 
     Stay safe and please, stay home! 
     Chuck Washington 
 
Economic Resources for Small Businesses
  1. US Small Business Administration Disaster Loans can now be accessed here: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/information/ApplyOnline
  2. The Riverside County Economic Development Department has compiled a list of resources:https://rivcoccsd.org/covidbizhelp
  3. The California Small Business Development Center put together a helpful resource guide for business owners and employees. It can be found on this website: https://ociesmallbusiness.org/covid-19-the-sbdc-can-help-your-business-prepare-and-recover/.
Economic Resources for Employees
  1. The California Employment Development Department has posted information about filing for unemployment, disability or paid family leave benefits: https://www.edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/faqs.htm
  2. The California Dept. of Labor and Workforce created a COVID-19 resource list: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
Economic Resources for the Public
  1. Food Banks / Food Resources
    1. Local public schools will be providing free breakfast and lunch services to children under 18. Please call your local public school / school district for details.
    2. The following websites provide information on how to find free food in the Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, Homeland, San Jacinto and Hemet areas:
      1. www.freefood.org/c/ca-temecula
      2. www.freefood.org/c/ca-hemet
    3. Visit the Idyllwild Help Center (26330 CA-243, Idyllwild-Pine Cove) for food assistance from Tues. – Thurs., 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. and from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. by appointment only.
    4. Visit Anza Community Hall (56630 CA-371, Anza) for food distribution every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    5. Visit Anza Electric Cooperative (58470 CA-371, Anza) for food distribution every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    6. The Family Service Association (951-342-3057) will distribute a weekly meal package on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays at the San Jacinto Senior Center (625 S Pico Ave, San Jacinto),
      1. Meal packages will be distributed between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Must be 60+ to receive a meal; limited to one package per customer, per week.
    7. The Community Action Partnership of Riverside County can provides one-time utility payment assistance for low and moderate-income individuals and families: https://www.capriverside.org/program/utilityassistanceprogram.
Local Senior-Only Shopping
  1. All Dollar General locations will open from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. for senior shoppers.
  2. All Target locations will open on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for senior shoppers.
  3. All Northgate Market locations will open from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors and shoppers with disabilities.
  4. All Cardenas Markets locations will open on Wednesdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for seniors, caregivers, individuals with disabilities and first responders.
  5. All Ralphs locations will open from 7 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. for seniors.
  6. All Vons and Albertsons locations will open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. for senior customers.
  7. All Stater Bros. locations will open at 7:45 a.m. for customers who are 65 and over. Please note that this is a 15-minute window before the normal hours of operation.
  8. All Baron’s Market locations will open between 9 a.m. and 10 a.m. for customers who are 65 and over, individuals with disabilities and pregnant women.
  9. All Walmart locations will host an hour-long senior shopping event every Tuesday for seniors who are 60 and over. This will start one hour before the store opens.
For more information on COVID-19 in Riverside County visit the Riverside University Health System Department of Public Health by clicking the logo below or Dial 2-1-1 from your phone (No Medical Advice).