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.
Economic Resources for Small Businesses
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.
Economic Resources for Small Businesses
- US Small Business Administration Disaster Loans can now be accessed here: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/information/ApplyOnline
- The Riverside County Economic Development Department has compiled a list of resources:https://rivcoccsd.org/covidbizhelp
- 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/.
- 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
- The California Dept. of Labor and Workforce created a COVID-19 resource list: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019/
- Food Banks / Food Resources
- 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.
- The following websites provide information on how to find free food in the Temecula, Murrieta, Winchester, Homeland, San Jacinto and Hemet areas:
- 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.
- Visit Anza Community Hall (56630 CA-371, Anza) for food distribution every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Visit Anza Electric Cooperative (58470 CA-371, Anza) for food distribution every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- 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),
- 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.
- 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.
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).
