Please click on one of the following links to connect to an assistance program:
Financial assistance programs, Food assistance programs, Additional assistance programs
Financial Assistance Programs
COVID-19 Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI)
The Disaster Relief Assistance for Immigrants (DRAI) project is a one-time state-funded disaster relief assistance for undocumented adult immigrants impacted by COVID-19. An undocumented adult who qualifies can receive $500 in direct assistance, with a maximum of $1000 in assistance per household.
To apply you must be able to provide information that you (1) are an undocumented adult (person over the age of 18); (2) are not eligible for federal COVID-19 related assistance, like the CARES Act tax stimulus payments or pandemic unemployment benefits; and, (3) have experienced a hardship as a result of COVID-19.
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
For support in Spanish: (213) 315-2659; (213) 201-8700; (213) 395-9547
For support in English:(213) 241-8880
For support in various East and Southeast Asian languages: (213) 241-8880
City of Westminster Rent Relief Fund (WCARES Program)
This program is available to eligible Westminster residents financially impacted by COVID-19 and provides limited rental assistance. To ensure timely review of applications, the City will be only accepting applications from June 2, 2020 through June 16, 2020.
8200 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CA 92683
(714)-898-3311 ext. 4314
Mon - Thurs: 7 am - 5:30 pm
Discounted home and cell phone services
Multiple languages available: (866) 272-0349
7am - 7 pm, Mon - Fri
CA State Treasurer Small Business Resource List
Live document of resources for small businesses, including loans, grants, tax extensions, and more.
Food Assistance Programs
Blaze Pi Day offering $3.14 pizzas to all app users starting Monday, 3/16/2020 and expiring 12/31/2020.
Calvary Chapel West Grove in Garden Grove, Bread of Life Pantry
Food pantry: 12832 Knott St. Garden Grove, CA 92841
(714) 897-8972 Thursday and Friday: 3 pm - 5 pm
Christ Cathedral Community Outreach
Food pantry: 13280 Chapman Ave. Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 282-3097
First Sat of the month: 10 am - 12 pm
Various resources and connections to other resources, including pet food
400 W. Santa Ana Blvd. Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 451-6198; Wednesdays: 5:30 pm
As of Monday, March 16th our restaurants will be offering free meals for kids 12 & under, in response to news of many school district closures. We hope this offering, without any contingencies, helps make this period a little less stressful. Come in or get it to go – we are here to help, and are strictly adhering to all updates and guidance from our local jurisdictions.
Los Alamitos Community United Church of Christ
Hot meals and food bags on the 1st and 4th Saturdays of the month at 11 am; delivery available
4111 Katella Ave. Los Alamitos, Ca 90720
(714) 527-2343 Sunday: 9 am - 1 pm, Tuesday - Friday: 8 am - 4:30 pm
Services include food pantry, clothing, emergency vouchers for hotel, bus, gas and utilities. Counseling and supportive services to women and their families that have been victims of crime also available.
12432 Ninth Street Garden Grove, CA 92840
(714) 534-6450
Basic food and personal hygiene pantry. Discount thrift store available for other needs as well.
5001 Newport Coast Dr. Irvine, CA 92603
(949) 769-8100
Thurs: 9 am to 1 pm, 6 pm to 8 pm
Fri & Sat: 9 am to 1 pm
Sun: 1 pm to 3 pm
Hot meals and showers daily Mondays through Saturdays; clothing distribution on Thursdays.
517 W. Struck Ave Orange, CA 92867
(714) 633-0444 Monday - Saturday
Breakfast: 9 am to 10 am
Lunch: 1 pm to 2 pm
Showers: 9 am to 12 pm
Food delivery to seniors (60+ with mobility needs). Wellness assessments every 3 months. Referrals to other services. Adult day services at various locations.
(714) 220-0224
Native American United Methodist Church
Mobile pantry
800 S. Lemon Ave. Anaheim, CA 92805
(714) 535-2429
1st and 3rd Wed of the month: 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Lord's Pantry
Food Distribution to the hungry is every Saturday morning from 9:00-noon (12:00 pm). One bag per month.
12301 Magnolia Street Garden Grove, California 92841
(714) 539-9541, Saturdays: 9 am to 12 pm
Food box distribution, no minimum qualifications needed or checked.
30606 Avenida de Las Flores Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month: 2 pm - 5 pm
Saddleback Church Community Resource Center Food Pantry
Saddleback Church Community Resource Center Food Pantry Locations are ALL OPEN At Saddleback Church Food Pantry we currently provide food, free of charge, to families and individuals in need. Our food delivery program is also open. If they/you are home bound and need food they/you can schedule delivery by filling out the form online or call the Saddleback Care phone line listed below. Then Saddleback Care Team will call them/you and set up delivery of food or supplies to their DOOR. The call center may be busy so best to do form online, then someone from the Care Team will call them/you back.
Pop up drive-thru food distribution for those in need of additional food assistance. Second Harvest Food Bank will be hosting a drive-thru food distribution with a supllemental supply of shelf-stable items and produce for those in need of additional assistance.
Honda Center Parking Lot: 2695 E Katella Ave., Anaheim CA 92806
Enter off Douglas and follow signs to food distribution
(949) 653-2900
Saturdays from 9:00 am - noon
To-go meals distributed once a week, at night; lunch bags to take home for families also available.
30605 Avenida de Las Flores Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 589-1502; Wednesdays: 6 pm - 7 pm
Daily hot meals, all days of the week
720 West 19th St., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 548-8861
Mon - Fri: 12 pm to 3 pm
Sat & Sun: 9 am to 11 am
Breakfast and lunch daily, dinner on weekends. Food bags delivered on average 3 times a week. Clothing bags delivered weekly. Showers available. Rental and utility financial assistance. Job referrals. Bus passes. Health screenings via OC Health Care Agency.
1601 W. Second St. Santa Ana, CA 92703
(714) 547-40739 am to 3 pm daily
Additional Resources
Referral service to other resources in Orange County2-1-1 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Community of Christ Church Paws for Peace Pet Food Pantry
Pet food pantry: 827 S Walnut St. Anaheim, CA 92802
(714) 535-1675
Friday: 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Sunday: 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Illumination Foundation in Stanton
Case management for homelessness, pet food
7855 Katella Ave. Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 507-2459
Mon, Wed, Fri:10:00 am to 1:00 pm
CA Department of Education compiled a list of companies offering free or low-cost internet access, with details about specific plans.
Households with K-12 or college students are eligible for 60 days of free internet through Spectrum if they do not already have service through Spectrum. Must sign up for new installation.
Storage for college students U-Haul is offering 30 days of free storage to college students who are displaced due to the coronavirus outbreak
(800) 468-4285