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Información Sobre el Proceso para Que Los Indocumentados de California Obtengan la Ayuda Financiera de Newsom

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California is home to more than 2 million undocumented immigrants who aren't eligible to receive unemployment or stimulus checks from the government.

But the state has set up funding to help support them during the coronavirus crisis, providing $125 million through a public-private partnership. It's been touted as the first fund of its kind to support undocumented immigrants. The state will contribute $75 million to the fund, with the remaining $50 million coming from private philanthropic partners.

A group of 12 immigrant-focused nonprofits across the state will help roughly 150,000 undocumented adults impacted by the virus apply for the funds. The application period begins Monday and runs through June 30.

The one-time payments will be $500 per adult, with a cap of $1,000 per household.

Applicants will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis and must reach out to the organization that is serving their county. They must:

be at least 18 years old and undocumented

be ineligible for federal COVID-19 relief like the CARES Act

have experienced a hardship due to the virus

Catholic Charities is the nonprofit organization covering six counties of the Bay Area. The hotline for residents of Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara residents is 1-866-490-3899. You can find hotline numbers for other counties on the state's website.

Beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, hotline operators will begin assisting applicants with the process.

The program will run through June 30 or until the funding is totally spent.

Nearly one tenth of California's workforce is undocumented, and Gov. Gavin Newsom noted in announcing the program that the group is overrepresented in sectors deemed essential in the pandemic, such as healthcare, agriculture and food services and manufacturing. He added that undocumented immigrants contributed $2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year, but they cannot benefit directly from state taxes because of their status.

Conservative groups have sued to stop the state from dispensing the public funds to undocumented immigrants, arguing it is barred by both state and federal law. But it appears the fund will go ahead as planned.

For more information on the fund, visit the state's website, which includes answers to frequently asked questions.

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California undocumented immigrants can apply for COVID-19 relief starting Monday

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California is home to more than 2 million undocumented immigrants who aren't eligible to receive unemployment or stimulus checks from the government. But the state has set up funding to help support them during the coronavirus crisis, providing $125 million through a public-private partnership.

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Berkeley High School Food Distribution Updates!

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Berkeley High School Food Distribution Updates!

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1720 Oregon Street, Berkeley, CA 94703
Tel: 510.644.6200 | Fax: 510.644.8784
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Click here to visit us on Facebook

Bonnie Christensen, Director of Nutrition Services
Gitara Spinks, Executive Chef

Free & Reduced Lunch Information

We are encouraging every family to complete an application for free/reduced price school meals. Even if your student does not intend to take advantage of the lunch program, every qualified application is counted towards bringing significant federal and state funding to our schools!

Apply here: www.ezmealapp.com
For more information, please see this letter from the Director of Nutrition Services (in English and Spanish).

To set up and deposit money on your child's lunch account:
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Lunch Menus
Elementary and Middle School Lunch Menus
Allergen Information
Allergen Information for School Breakfasts
Useful Information

Message to Families

Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back to another school year. We have continued to make positive changes to the school meals and want to encourage you and your children to participate in the school breakfast and lunch programs this year.

Since 2007, all of our schools serve Universal Breakfast and have a Fresh Buffet Style Service approach to lunch. Universal Breakfast means all of our schools are serving free breakfast for all students.

A year-long calendar has been posted to our website so you know what we are serving every day. The calendar lists the elementary and middle and high school's breakfast and lunch menus for the entire year. Additionally, each month of the calendar includes recipes that are being taught in the cooking classes and served in the cafeterias as well. We hope you will try cooking these at home with your family. The links above link to the calendars.

The changes we are making are part of a district-wide effort called the School Lunch Initiative (SLI). SLI has two primary goals: to serve more nutritious and delicious, freshly-prepared meals using locally-grown food to all of our students and to educate children in kitchen, garden and academic classrooms about their food choices and the impact those choices have on their health, the community and the environment.

We are extremely proud of the accomplishments we are making, including the following:

Salad bars in all of our schools

Hormone and antibiotic-free milk

Fresh fruit and vegetables served daily

Almost all of our food made from scratch

All bread and dinner rolls are organic

All other rolls are whole-grain

Swipe card systems in almost all of our schools

Vegetarian options daily

One day per week district-wide vegetarian lunch

A majority of our food is now purchased locally:

Breakfast muffins

Whole-grain pizza crust

Sliced bread and dinner rolls

Salad dressings

25% of our produce

Organic salad bars at Berkeley High School, middle and elementary schools

All hamburgers and hot dogs are natural and grass-fed

We hope you will join us in helping your children make healthy food choices in school and at home. Together we can help raise a new generation of healthier and better educated young people. Thank you for your continued support and please don't hesitate to call or email if there's anything I can do to help.

Board Principles

The Board of Education recognizes the important connection between a healthy diet and a student's ability to learn effectively and achieve high standards in school. The Board also recognizes the school's role, as part of the larger community, to promote family health, sustainable agriculture and environmental restoration. The Board of Education recognizes that the sharing of food is a fundamental experience for all peoples; a primary way to nurture and celebrate our cultural diversity; and an excellent bridge for building friendships and intergenerational bonds.

Mission

Part of the educational mission of BUSD is to improve the health of the entire community by teaching students to establish and maintain life long healthy eating and physical activity habits. The mission shall be accomplished through nutrition education, physical education, garden experiences, the food served in schools, environmental restoration and core academic content in the curriculum.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

SNAP and FDPIR State or local agencies, and their subrecipients, must post the following Nondiscrimination Statement:
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, religious creed, disability, age, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; or

3. email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Declaración de No-Discriminación
Las agencias estatales o locales de SNAP y FDPIR, y sus beneficiarios secundarios, deben publicar el siguiente Aviso de No Discriminación:
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, credo religioso, discapacidad, edad, creencias políticas, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.

Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o con discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] llamando al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.

Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: How to File a Complaint. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:

1. correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

2. fax: (202) 690-7442; o

3. correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

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The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who have lost their job and meet the program's eligibility requirements. If you have become unemployed or partially unemployed, you may file a UI claim. After you have filed a claim, you must continue to certify for benefits and meet eligibility requirements each week in order to receive benefit payments.

Use the information below to access unemployment related services and information.

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The Unemployment Insurance (UI) program pays benefits to workers who have lost their job and meet the program's eligibility requirements. If you have become unemployed or partially unemployed, you may file a UI claim. After you have filed a claim, you must continue to certify for benefits and meet eligibility requirements each week in order to receive benefit payments.

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Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the coronavirus emergency.

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Information about Pandemic EBT, or P-EBT

P-EBT is a federal food program. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS), in partnership with the California Department of Education (CDE), received approval to operate the program in response to COVID-19 related school and child care closures. P-EBT provides food benefits to help families with young children (under age 6) who got CalFresh Food benefits between October 2020 and August 2021 and school age children who were eligible for free or reduced-price school meals through the federal School Breakfast or National School Lunch Program for School Year 2020-21, and assumed to have attended school via distance learning at least some of that time.

For additional information, visit the P-EBT website at https://ca.p-ebt.org/.

P-EBT 2.0 Eligibility

Young children are eligible for P-EBT 2.0 if between October 1, 2020, and August 31, 2021, they were:

Age 0-6 years old; and

Part of a household getting CalFresh food benefits; and

Living in a county where at least one school facility is closed or is limiting in-person instruction.

School aged children are eligible for P-EBT 2.0 if they were:

Enrolled at a school for school year 2020-21 that participated in the federal School Breakfast Program or National School Lunch Program; and

Eligible to get free or reduced-price meals for school year 2020-21; and

Assumed to have attended school via all distance learning or a hybrid of all distance learning and in-person learning at least some days of the week during school year 2020-21.

P-EBT 2.0 cards for eligible young children who got CalFresh between October 2020 and January 2021 were automatically mailed beginning early July 2021 through August 2021. P-EBT 2.0 cards for eligible school age children will be automatically mailed beginning early August 2021 through November 2021. P-EBT 2.0 cards for eligible young children who got CalFresh between February 2021 and May 2021 will be automatically mailed beginning in November 2021. All remaining cards for both age groups will be mailed in December 2021.

Cards will be mailed by age group in alphabetical order based on the first name of the eligible child. There is NO P-EBT 2.0 application.

Children eligible for free school meals based on their attendance at a school where all children can get free breakfast, lunch, or both, are also eligible for P-EBT. This is true even if the child did not individually apply for free or reduced-price school meals.

Families who feel they do not need P-EBT benefits can choose to not accept P-EBT benefits by destroying their card before using it.

Do not throw your card away as it will be reloaded with additional benefits. Each eligible child will receive their own P-EBT 2.0 card.

P-EBT 2.0 does not:

Require sign-up or an application;

Affect other benefits you may be receiving;

Impact immigration or make the recipient a public charge;

For more information, please visit the P-EBT website at https://ca.p-ebt.org/

Summer P-EBT

California's Summer P-EBT plan has been approved! All eligible children will receive a standard summer P-EBT benefit of $375, which will be reloaded on existing P-EBT 2.0 cards in December 2021. School children who were eligible to receive free or reduce price school meals at a school participating in the federal meal programs at the end of school year 2020-21 will be eligible to receive summer P-EBT benefits. California also allowed families to submit a free or reduce price meal application to become newly eligible for summer P-EBT during the summer. Young children who are getting CalFresh food benefits will also receive summer P-EBT benefits.

P-EBT Help

Families that have already received a P-EBT card and need assistance with PIN set-up, need to request a replacement card, or did not receive their card in the mail as expected, may contact the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm) for help.

Families that have not received a P-EBT card but have questions about their P-EBT eligibility can also contact the P-EBT Helpline at (877) 328-9677 (M-F, 6am to 8pm).

Program History

Before P-EBT 2.0, there was P-EBT 1.0 and the P-EBT extension.

P-EBT 1.0

P-EBT 1.0 benefits were provided to children who were eligible for free or reduced-price meals during the 2019-2020 school year at a school participating in the federal School Breakfast or National School Lunch Program. P-EBT 1.0 benefits have now been issued to all eligible children.

P-EBT Extension

California was also authorized to provide additional P-EBT food benefits for the months of August and September 2020. This is referred to as the "P-EBT Extension". Children were eligible for P-EBT extension benefits if they:

Previously received P-EBT benefits for the 2019-20 school year;

Were attending a California school participating in the federal School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs for the 2020-21 school year; and

Were assumed to be attending school virtually or via a hybrid model of virtual and in-person instruction for the 2020-21 school year.

Under the P-EBT extension, each eligible child received a new P-EBT card with P-EBT benefits for the months of August and September 2020. These new P-EBT cards were mailed directly to families in late October through late December. Eligible families did not need to apply to receive P-EBT extension benefits.

Families who received P-EBT Extension benefits will get a small supplement for the months of August and September 2020 for parity with children newly eligible for P-EBT 2.0. Families who did not receive P-EBT extension benefits, but have recently been determined eligible for P-EBT 2.0, will get benefits for August and September 2020 with their P-EBT 2.0 benefits for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.

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Relief Funds for Undocumented Workers in California

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Fondos de ayuda para trabajadores indocumentados en California

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Temporary Rule: Paid Leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Find out more by clicking on the link!

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The Wage and Hour Division provides information on common issues employers and employees face when responding to COVID-19, and its effects on wages and hours worked under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), job-protected leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).

FFCRA will help the United States combat and defeat COVID-19 by giving all American businesses with fewer than 500 employees funds to provide employees with paid leave, either for the employee's own health needs or to care for family members. The legislation will ensure that workers are not forced to choose between their paychecks and the public health measures needed to combat the virus while at the same time reimbursing businesses.

Fact Sheets

Questions and Answers

Posters

Field Assistance Bulletin
WHD Response to COVID-19
For further information about Coronavirus, please visit the HHS's Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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If you have been financially affected by COVID-19, you may be eligible for:

Unemployment insurance

Paid family leave

Disability Insurance

Relief from financial institutions

Statewide moratorium on evictions

Learn more in this chart of benefits available for workers affected by COVID-19 and see published resources for workers affected by COVID-19.

California Eviction Moratorium

California issued a statewide moratorium on residential evictions for renters who cannot pay their rent because of COVID-19 related economic hardships. The moratorium went into effect on March 27 and is valid through May 31, 2020.​

If COVID-19 has impacted your ability to pay all or part of your rent, you should:

Explain your financial situation to your landlord and relay how much you are able to pay

Save all financial documents

Pay as much of your rent as you can

If your landlord is attempting to evict you for not paying rent and you took all of the above steps, contact a local legal aid provider.

Relief from financial institutions

The State of California is working to soften the financial impact of COVID-19 on residents who are struggling to pay their mortgage and bills. Citigroup, JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, Wells Fargo, and nearly 200 state-chartered banks, credit unions, and servicers have committed to providing relief for consumers and homeowners in California.

See the list of participating financial institutions.

Under the Governor's proposal, Californians who are struggling with the COVID-19 crisis may be eligible for the following relief after contacting their financial institution:

90-day grace period for all mortgage payments

If you are impacted by COVID-19, these financial institutions will offer mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days, which allow you to reduce or delay your monthly mortgage payment. In addition, they will:

Give you a streamlined process for requesting forbearance for COVID-19-related reasons, supported with available documentation;

Confirm approval of and terms of forbearance program; and

Provide you the opportunity to extend your forbearance agreement if you continue to experience hardship due to COVID-19.

Relief from fees and charges for 90 days

For at least 90 days, financial institutions will waive or refund mortgage-related late fees and other fees including early CD withdrawals.

No new foreclosures for 60 days

Financial institutions will not start any foreclosure sales or evictions.

No credit score changes for accessing relief

If you are taking advantage of this COVID-19-related relief, late or missed payments will not be shared with credit reporting agencies.

Questions and answers on financial relief
How do I get mortgage relief and/or forbearance?
You should contact and work directly with your mortgage servicer to learn about and apply for available relief. Please note that financial institutions and their servicers are experiencing high volumes of inquiries.
How long will the forbearance last?
The terms of a forbearance will be agreed to between you and your mortgage service. Financial institutions will confirm approval of and terms of the forbearance program.
What effect will this have on my credit report?
Financial institutions will not report derogatory information ( e.g., late payments) to credit reporting agencies but may report a forbearance, which typically does not alone negatively affect a credit score.
How long will these programs last?
It is still unclear how severe or how long the COVID-19 impacts will be. Financial institutions have committed to necessary relief and will be assessing the ongoing conditions and necessity of continuing relief.
What if my financial institution isn't offering this relief?
At this time, JP Morgan Chase, US Bank, Wells Fargo and Citigroup, and nearly 200 state-chartered banks, credit unions are supporting these commitments. The state will welcome any other institution that would like to meet the moment and provide much-needed financial relief to Californians.
What if I already made a payment or was hit with a fee because of COVID-19?
These measures go into effect as of March 25, 2020.
Is the mortgage relief available to businesses?
The relief is currently only available for residential mortgages.
What if my mortgage servicer is not communicative or cooperative?
You can file a complaint with the Department of Business Oversight through the complaint form on the DBO website ( https://dbo.ca.gov/file-a-complaint/) or by contacting the DBO Consumer Services Office at (866) 275-2677 or (916) 327-7585 via email at Ask.DBO@dbo.ca.gov.

Questions and answers for workers
Am I allowed to work during the outbreak?
It depends what your job is. Workers in essential sectors (pdf) are allowed to work during the Stay Home Order.
What can I do if I can't work because I'm sick or quarantined because of COVID-19? What kind of sick leave is available to me?
Sick leave varies by employee. For details see Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19): Frequently Asked Questions on laws enforced by the California Labor Commissioner's Office.
What if my employer does not have paid sick leave?
For those not able to secure paid leave, state (California Family Rights Act) and federal laws (Family and Medical Leave Act) may qualify you for up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year.
Do I need a note or certificate from a medical provider to file for unemployment?
No, a medical certificate is not required. Here is more information on who is eligible for Unemployment Insurance (UI).
What if I can't work because I'm taking care of someone who's sick or quarantined? What can I do if my work hours are reduced because of COVID-19?
You can file an Unemployment Insurance claim.
What can I do if I miss work because of school closures? How long will it take to process a claim for unemployment or insurance benefits and to receive a payment?
After your claim is submitted, it will take at least three weeks to be processed. It may take longer if your information doesn't match wage records or your identity can't be verified.

The Governor has waived the one-week waiting period. This means you can collect benefits for the first week that you were out of work or had reduced hours.

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Our Helpline will connect you to a source for groceries or a hot meal the same day you call us.

We can assist callers in multiple languages. If you leave a message, we will call you back and connect you to a nearby food provider the same day you call.

CalFresh Application Assistance

We are happy to help you with your CalFresh application. CalFresh is a nutrition program that helps you feed your family healthy meals every day. With our help, you can have a better chance of being approved.

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HOMELESS?

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FREE CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE AVAILABLE 24/7

Callers will be matched and referred to appropriate programs

OR

WALK INTO A CARE CENTER

Coordinated Assessment Referral and Engagement (CARE) Centers can provide help with:

Health care services

Mental health services

Substance use disorder services

Housing search assistance

Screening and referrals for housing/utility assistance

NOTE: Not all services will be available at all sites.

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It is the policy of all Coordinated Entry providers not to discriminate against any person because of that person's race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, familial status, age, source of income, handicap, disability or any other protected classification under state or federal law.
People with disabilities have the right to request reasonable accommodations to participate in the Coordinated Entry System.

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Get money for food.
Official State of California CalFresh partner.
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CalFresh

CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program.

CDSS

GetCalFresh is an authorized application assistance tool

Already started your application?

Were you affected by fires, power shut offs, or other disasters?

If you already get CalFresh benefits, you can request replacement benefits for food you lost here. If you don't already get CalFresh, learn more about Disaster CalFresh here.

What if I need help now?

If you need food now, you can find your local food bank.

How does it work?

What will I need?

You'll need to submit proof within 30 days of applying. In addition to these required documents, there may be other optional documents that could increase your benefit amount.

Benefit amounts have increased due to the pandemic.

Household size

Minimum benefit

1 person

$250

2 people

$450

3 people

$658

4 people

$835

5 people

$992

6 people

$1190

7 people

$1316

8 people

$1504

Each additional person

+$188

Benefit amounts are based on household size, income, and expenses. You might get benefits in two separate payments.

GetCalFresh works in every county in California

Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba

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Bay Area Rescue Mission, 200 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, Monday-Sunday 7:30am - open until all food or supplies are given out Monday-Sunday 7:30pm - open until all food or supplies are given out. Phone: 510-215-4884 Call to confirm hours.

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About the App

The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices.

The Emergency Meal Sites section may be used during unanticipated school closures due to emergency situations.

Features

Location and Other Criteria Based Searches

Find sites by physical location, custom map, county, city, zip code and partial site name. Filter searches by service status (e.g. active/inactive) and meal types (e.g. lunch, snacks, etc).

Search Results

Display search results as pins on an intuitive map view or as a sortable list view.

Site Details

Display site details such as:

Picture

Address

Location on Map

Directions

Days of Service

Service Status

Program Sponsor

Program Contact

and much more

Save Favorite Sites

Save favorite sites for later.

Share Site Information

Share site details and meal information through e-mail.

Screenshots

System Requirements

iOS Devices
Requires iOS 9.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

Android Devices
Android Version 4.0.3 and up

Windows Devices

Operating System: Windows 10, Windows 10 Mobile

Architecture: x86, x64, ARM

Version History

1.2.1 (March 18, 2020) - Addition of the Emergency Meal Sites section.

1.1.4 (May 21, 2018) - Minor update for a change to the way Google handles map requests.

1.1.3 (March 13, 2018) - Initial release of CA Meals for Kids.

Legal Notification

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Microsoft and the Windows logo are trademarks of Microsoft Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Last Reviewed: Thursday, March 19, 2020

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The CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps you find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices. The Emergency Meal Sites section may be used during unanticipated school closures due to emergency situations. Find sites by physical location, custom map, county, city, zip code and partial site name.