Helpful Resources in Southern California During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Here's a list of resources to help you and your family during the coronavirus pandemic.
Published March 23, 2020 • Updated on March 24, 2020 at 5:17 pm

FOOD ASSISTANCE

Donate food or get a free meal at food banks throughout Southern California. Find the closet food
bank near you.

● For the closet Los Angeles Regional County Food Bank near you,
click https://www.lafoodbank.org/find-food/pantry-locator/
● See food bank locations throughout Orange County. Click http://ocfoodhelp.org/orange-
county-free-food-map/
● Click https://foodshare.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Food-Share-Food-Resource-List-3.20.2020.pdf?
x4855 to donate or to get a meal at a food share in Ventura County.
● For the food pantry locations in the Inland Empire
click https://www.feedingamericaie.org/find-pantry

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Stay up to date with https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/your-complete-guide-to-socal-school-closures-

reopening-dates-free-meals-online-learning-resources/2332164/  on school closures, reopening dates and
online learning. To find out how to get free meals for students
click https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/heres-where-students-in-socal-can-get-free-meals-while-schools-are-
closed/2329955/

FINANCIAL HELP AND UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE

● If you've lost your job during the coronavirus pandemic, https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-

air/lost-your-job-due-to-the-coronavirus-heres-how-to-file-for-unemployment/2332315/
● If you are worried about your 401k or retirement account during the coronavirus
pandemic click https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/coronavirus/coronavirus-401k-retirement-
stocks/2330929/ for more information.

JOBS

● For a list of who is hiring around Southern California and If you are specifically
looking for part-time jobs click https://www.nbclosangeles.com/on-air/if-youre-looking-for-part-time-
work-these-businesses-are-hiring/2332906/

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT

● National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)

Crisis Text Line: Text NAMI to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive
free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
● Need Help? Know Someone Who Does?
o Contact the Disaster Distress Helplineexternal icon
 o Call 1-800-985-5990
o Contact the National Domestic Violence Hotlineexternal icon
o Call 1-800-799-7233 and TTY 1-800-787-3224
● Get tips from the CDC on how to manage stress and anxiety during the coronavirus
pandemic Click https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html
● Learn quick tips from National Alliance on Mental Illness on managing coronavirus
fears. Click https://namica.org/coronavirus-tips/

BLOOD DONATION

Blood banks are facing severe shortages due to COVID-19. If you are in good health, consider
donating blood at a local American Red Cross blood bank. Learn more on
https://www.redcrossblood.org/ or call 1-800-733-2767.

SENIORS

There are specific resources for seniors throughout Southern California during the Coronavirus
Pandemic. Click https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/coronavirus/resources-for-socal-seniors-during-the-
coronavirus-pandemic/2334518/ to see the full list.