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Monterey County Assistance and Recovery Resources during COVID-19 Pandemic

At the 1 year anniversary of the pandemic in Monterey County, many in our community continue to struggle with the economic impacts of this crisis. Support and assistance is available and in some cases, is expanding, such as programs for rent and food assistance and business grants. If you or someone you know is in need of assistance, there are many options for personal and business needs. Here is a list of resources provided by Monterey County. If you need help and aren’t sure where to look, call 2-1-1. General assistance, food services Community Benefits: CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, General Assistance, EBT: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/benefits/. Family & Children’s Services: CPS, Foster Care and Adoptions: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/families/. Aging & Adult Services: APS, IHSS, Public Authority, SSI Advocacy: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/aging/. Great Plates Delivered senior meal program: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/social-services/area-agency-on aging/great-plates#aaa. Senior Lunch Program: https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/social services/area-agency-on-aging/resources#aaa. COVID-19 Alternative Housing, isolation stipend support - call 211. Business Support Economic Development Administration small business loans: CalCoastal https://www.calcoastal.org/. (831) 424-1099. Monterey County Workforce Development Board. Grants for businesses, business incentives, small business relief grants for rent/utility assistance. www.montereycountywdb.org. Post your job opportunities to the job board. (831) 796-6434 or 796-3341. Maia Carroll Communications Coordinator 831-796-3092 carrollm@co.monterey.ca.us Employment Monterey County Workforce Development Board. http://www.montereycountywdb.org. Post resumes to the job board, get resume, re-entry assistance at America's Job Center. Call (831) 796-3335 to set up a phone or online appointment with a job coach. CalWORKs Employment Training: Welfare to Work, Employment Training: http://mcdss.co.monterey.ca.us/cwes/. Additional Resources Office of Emergency Services Care for Community webpage https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/office-of emergency-services/situational-awareness/emergency-services-interactive-maps.

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