Student Outreach and Support, The Randall Lewis Center for Well-Being & Research, and The Office of Religious and Spiritual Life have complied resources to assist the Leo Community during this trying time.\u00a0The university expressly disclaims any and all responsibility for any problems that may arise with regard to utilizing these services.<\/p>\n
If you are aware of resources that are not listed below, please email acamacho@laverne.edu to have them added to the list.<\/p>\n
Attending to basic needs can be challenging for some throughout the year. According to the American Psychological Association<\/a>, \u2153 of college students struggle to have their basic needs met. Now more than ever people are seeking assistance in gaining\/maintaining food, housing, utilities, resources, etc. Those experiencing these difficulties are encouraged to reach out for support.<\/p>\n Looking for mental health & well-being resources? Check out our Well-Being Resources During COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Crisis Page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Food Pantry will be doing disbursements of \u201cboxes\u201d throughout the academic year.\u00a0 To apply for a box, for additional information, or to make a donation go here.<\/a><\/p>\n A limited number of loaner equipment items (i.e. laptop computers, iPads, wifi cards, etc.) will be available at the Campus Safety Office throughout the year from 10:00 am-4:00 pm . Direct questions to the library at library@laverne.edu<\/a>\u00a0or (909) 448-4300. Please see the\u00a0Coronavirus Library Update<\/a>\u00a0for more information.<\/p>\n In order to meet the high demand for medical consultations,\u00a0 the Student Health Center is offering telemedicine services. Telemedicine allows students to call or chat about symptoms as a way to triage when in-person care is really needed. Appointments may also be made for assistance with medical prescriptions refills and medical referrals (as appropriate). Please call 909-448-4619.<\/p>\n Student employees have the ability to access the Emergency Catastrophic Leave, in which employees are able to \u2018donate\u2019 their vacation or sick hours to others.\u00a0 To access the Emergency Catastrophic Leave, click here.<\/a><\/p>\n The Student Emergency Fund assists University of La Verne students by providing limited emergency financial grants to currently enrolled students who are unable to meet immediate, essential expenses due to unexpected emergencies related to COVID-19. All enrolled University of La Verne students, regardless of program, campus, or citizenship, are eligible to apply. Find the application for the ULV Emergency Fund here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The University of La Verne website provides step-by-step instructions<\/a> for students and employees that apply both while normal campus operations are suspended and also once campus operations resume.<\/p>\n 211 is a vital service that connects millions of people to help every year. To get expert, caring help, simply call 211 or search by ZIP Code on their website<\/a> for local information about essential needs, crisis and emergency, COVID-19, service providers and disaster assistance.<\/p>\n Search for free or reduced cost services<\/a> like medical care, food, job training, and more using your ZIP Code.<\/p>\n Neighbor is a storage solution to the current uncertainty that society is living in that is forcing students to find better and more flexible tools and services to fill their needs. Often referred to as the “Airbnb of storage”, this company offers a way for students to find the perfect storage option, both in terms of price, flexibility, or location. See all of their available options on their website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Spectrum Internet Assist program<\/a> provides reliable, high-speed internet access at an affordable price for those who qualify.<\/p>\n Eligible new customers will receive 60 days of Internet Essentials service<\/a>, the internet adoption program for low-income households, without charge. And they have increased the speed of this internet service for all customers.<\/p>\n EveryoneOn<\/a> is a nonprofit dedicated to creating social and economic opportunity by connecting low-income families to affordable internet service and computers, and delivering digital skills training.<\/p>\n The Student Relief Fund is a joint collaboration to support students with information and resources. If you are a college student currently in need of support because of a COVID-19 campus shutdown, you can submit a request. Please note, they cannot offer financial assistance via this website. Instead, they will work with you to identify resources and solutions to help.<\/p>\n Student Universe has gathered a list<\/a> of their 220+ airline partners cancellation policies to make it easier for students to be kept updated on already-booked flights.<\/p>\n CVS and Walgreens<\/a> have waived delivery fees for eligible prescriptions. CVS is also providing other services<\/a> such as video visits with a health care practitioner, scheduling a MinuteClinic appointment, and approving 90 days prescriptions\/early refills.<\/p>\n The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides grant funds to states and territories to provide families with financial assistance and related support services. State-administered programs may include childcare assistance, job preparation, and work assistance. This program gives bi-weekly cash allowances and other crucial support services for parents who meet specific criteria. See if you qualify here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you are low-income, you may qualify for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programming<\/a>. This is a little bit of a tedious, challenging process. However, it is doable and completing it will result in you getting a monthly support for groceries if you qualify.\u00a0 You can find the online application here<\/a> or call the SNAP Hotline at (877) 847-3663.<\/p>\n Many base their fees on a sliding scale. Assistance can range from primary care to mental health care, dental, and OB\/GYN and is available to everyone including the uninsured and undocumented. Note that most health centers do not offer COVID-19 testing and require that you call in advance! To find the nearest health center, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n If you lost your job and cannot keep your employer\u2019s insurance coverage you have up to 30 days to get a plan through the Healthcare Marketplace<\/a> under their special enrollment period.\u00a0If you are uninsured, are a citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR), and meet the eligibility criteria requirements, you (and your children if applicable) may be eligible for free health insurance under Medicaid<\/a>. To apply, visit your state\u2019s Medicaid webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n SAMHSA\u2019s Disaster Distress Helpline<\/a> provides 24\/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.<\/p>\n A list of grocery stores that accept EBT Online for grocery delivery can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Food insecurity. Housing insecurity. Insufficient financial aid. They\u00a0 know the day-to-day financial issues for college students are real. Edquity for College helps you manage the money you have and find the emergency support on- and off-campus \u2013 as well as emergency dollars \u2013 when what you have just isn’t enough. Visit their page here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Click the link\u00a0 here<\/a> to see available child nutrition, WIC, and SNAP waivers available during the COVID-19 outbreak.<\/p>\n This ULV webpage provides tables that list companies that are currently hiring during COVID-19. To learn more about each opportunity and the positions they are hiring for, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Visit this ULV webpage<\/a> for a list of food pantries and food resources in California that can be accessed during the pandemic.<\/p>\n CalFresh is intended to help low-income people put healthy food on their tables each month. CalFresh is the new name for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in California.\u00a0 Formerly known as the Food Stamps Program, this is a federal program run through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Eligible individuals can apply for CalFresh benefits through an application process through the Los Angeles County Department of Social Services (LADPSS). The CalFresh Outreach Program<\/a> can assist with the application process.<\/p>\n California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) is a membership organization of 41 food banks from throughout the state with a shared mission to end hunger in California and a firm commitment to providing cutting-edge leadership in the anti-hunger community. Find a food bank here<\/a>.<\/p>\n LA county website<\/a> to keep up with relevant resources, the latest news, and information.<\/p>\n News for workers seeking unemployment insurance benefits (UIB), resources, and FAQs can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Financial resources for individuals impacted by COVID-19 can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n One Degree<\/a> strives to provide comprehensive, updated, and accurate community resource information. During the COVID-19 outbreak, they maintain that same commitment and are happy to provide this guide as a quick and effective reference to resources that might be needed during this period.<\/p>\n This document<\/a> was created by people who are committed to the community\u2019s health. Resources include food, housing, health, transportation, general resources and education and are separated into four general categories: children and youth, adults, elderly, the undocumented community, the trans and\/or queer community, incarcerated individuals, the homeless\/houseless community and veterans.<\/p>\n Find a local LA Food Bank here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The following have been compiled for Los Angeles County, and include programs and organizations offering services for food resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n List of California Food Banks<\/a>. Enter your zip code to find CAFB member food banks and other food programs in your area. In addition to connecting you with food banks, this tool can also show you other types of food assistance programs.<\/p>\n This website<\/a> is an online recipe and nutrition resource for CalFresh (SNAP, or food stamps) eligible individuals and families, though this website is a great resource for anyone who wants to improve their health.<\/p>\n For 45 years, St. Francis Center has provided hunger relief to homeless and extremely low-income families and individuals in Los Angeles. Learn more about their programs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The LIFE program<\/a> provides transportation assistance to low-income individuals in LA County. LIFE offers fare subsidies that may be applied toward the purchase of passes on Metro or any LIFE participating transit agencies\u00a0or\u00a0<\/em>a free regional ride option. Once enrolled, LIFE benefits can be loaded onto your TAP\u00a0 card at any participating vendor. In addition, if you are a Reduced-Fare TAP cardholder, you may also be eligible for additional savings with LIFE.<\/p>\n Services offered to no, very low and low income families and individuals at the Beta Program Center include emergency food \u2013 5 days of basic staple food for each member of your family; utility assistance \u2013 payment of one month of electric and\/or gas bill (when funding is available); motel vouchers \u2013 3-5 days of motel stay for families (when funding is available); and information and referral to other social service programs.<\/p>\n Food Distribution: Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-3:00 pm<\/p>\n 209 W. Pearl Street Pomona, CA 91768<\/p>\n 909-622-3806 #301<\/p>\n Food Distribution: 4th Thursday of the Month 5:00 pm-7:00 pm<\/p>\n 810 S. White Ave Pomona, CA 91768<\/p>\n 909-622-3806<\/p>\n Food Distribution: Tuesdays & Thursdays 12:30 pm-4:30 pm<\/p>\n 660 N. Mountain Avenue Claremont, CA 91711<\/p>\n 909-622-3806 #401<\/p>\n Food Distribution: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 2:00 pm-4:00 pm<\/p>\n 110 E. Third Street San Dimas, CA 91773<\/p>\n 909-622-3806<\/p>\n The Food Security Program<\/a> is an emergency food pantry. All services are provided with no charge to the recipient. Information regarding eligibility and locations can be found here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Love INC<\/a> offers a clothing pantry, baby pantry, SUDS pantry, kitchen pantry, linens pantry, homeless assistance, emergency food,\u00a0 bus tickets, shelter referrals, and utility referrals. To receive services call Love INC Mondays, Wednesdays or Fridays between 10 am-2 pm.<\/p>\n 18821 E Arrow Hwy Covina, CA<\/p>\n 626-858-3300<\/p>\n We provide a number of free services to our clients. You are encouraged to take advantage of those services that will be of benefit to you.\u00a0Please note that not all services will be provided at each location: weekly food distribution, clothing distribution, resource counseling, and more.<\/p>\n Glendora<\/em>– 657 E. Arrow Highway Ste J Glendora 91740<\/p>\n 626-852-7630<\/p>\n Irwindale<\/em>– 1418 Arrow Highway Irwindale 91706<\/p>\n 626-305-0392<\/p>\n Baldwin Park<\/em>– 13020 Francisquito Ave Baldwin Park 91706<\/p>\n 626-671-0090<\/p>\n The New Song San Dimas Pantry Ministry<\/a> will continue to function during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the original schedule. Food distribution takes place on New Song’s campus just inside the Worship Center on the following days: 1st, 3rd, & 5th Thursdays, 7-8 pm; 2nd & 4th Saturdays, 10-11:30 am; Sundays 12:30-1 pm. To help reduce the risk of any potential exposure(s) the pantry will be offering a\u00a0<\/strong>drive-up option only.\u00a0Staring April 1, drive-thru donations will be accepted on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 am-12 pm.<\/p>\n 945 W. Covina Blvd., San Dimas, CA 91773<\/p>\n 909-394-9488<\/p>\n ACTION<\/strong>\u00a0stands for\u00a0Area Congregations Together in One Name<\/strong>\u00a0to serve their surrounding communities. \u00a0One of the many services they provide is a food pantry. Individuals can request assistance here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Food Distribution: Mondays, 4-7 pm and Thursdays, 10-1 pm<\/p>\n 17880 East Covina Boulevard, Covina, CA 917122<\/p>\n 626-319-0554<\/p>\n The New Life Church provides a food bank on Fridays at 2 pm.<\/p>\n 275 E. Foothill Blvd, Pomona CA, 91767<\/p>\n 323-816-6530<\/p>\nOn-campus\u00a0Resources<\/h2>\n
Leo Pantry<\/h3>\n
Computer\/Internet Assistance<\/h3>\n
Student Health Center<\/h3>\n
Emergency Catastrophic Leave for Student Employees<\/h3>\n
Student Emergency Fund<\/h3>\n
Getting Tested for COVID-19<\/h3>\n
Resources without Geographic Restrictions<\/h2>\n
211<\/h3>\n
Aunt Bertha<\/h3>\n
Neighbor<\/b><\/h3>\n
Spectrum Internet Assist<\/h3>\n
Internet Essentials From Comcast<\/h3>\n
EveryoneOn<\/h3>\n
Student Relief Fund<\/h3>\n
Student Universe Cancellation Policies<\/h3>\n
CVS and Walgreens<\/h3>\n
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families<\/h3>\n
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programming<\/h3>\n
Low-cost In-person Care<\/h3>\n
Healthcare<\/h3>\n
Disaster Distress Helpline<\/h3>\n
Grocery Stores that Accept EBT Online for Delivery<\/h3>\n
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Edquity<\/h3>\n
USDA Food and Nutrition Service COVID-19 Waivers<\/h3>\n
Resources for Employment Opportunities<\/h2>\n
Employment and Job Opportunities During the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Crisis<\/h3>\n
Food Resources<\/h2>\n
Food Pantry & Food Resources During the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus Crisis<\/h3>\n
Cal Fresh Benefits<\/h3>\n
Food Banks<\/h3>\n
Los Angeles County Resources<\/h2>\n
County of Los Angeles Public Health Page<\/h3>\n
Employment Development Department\u00a0 (EDD)<\/h3>\n
LA County Department of Public Social Services<\/h3>\n
One Degree<\/h3>\n
Database of Los Angeles Resources<\/h3>\n
Los Angeles Regional Food Bank<\/h3>\n
Food Resources for LA County<\/h3>\n
California Association of Food Banks<\/h3>\n
Eat Fresh<\/h3>\n
St. Francis Center Los Angeles<\/h3>\n
Low-Income Fare is Easy (LIFE) Program<\/h3>\n
Inland Valley Hope Partners<\/h2>\n
Beta Program Center<\/h3>\n
Urban Mission Food Pantry<\/h3>\n
Claremont Satellite Food Pantry<\/h3>\n
San Dimas Satellite Food Pantry<\/h3>\n
Food Security Program Information Sheet<\/h3>\n
Love INC<\/h3>\n
Shepherd’s Pantry<\/h3>\n
New Song San Dimas<\/h3>\n
Action Food Pantry Grace Lutheran Church<\/h3>\n
The New Life Church<\/h3>\n
Everytable Helpline<\/h3>\n