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Financial Assistance During COVID-19


​National Aid
Learn more about Economic Support and accessing benefits such as:
  • Disability Insurance
  • Unemployment Insurance
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act
More information on national and local
resources can be found by clicking

HERE.

Financial Resilience Center

National Disability Institute (NDI) offers resources and assistance to help those with disabilities and chronic health conditions navigate financially through the COVID-19 crisis.




​Financial Resilience Center | COVID-19 Resources
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Food Distribution
Community Connection 
Volunteer Center, Community Connection & County Mental Health participants will be able to pick up pre-assembled grocery bags of food every Wednesday from 11am to 1 pm.
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Additionally, large bags of food are available to these same individuals & ANY low-income individuals or families every 4th Monday of each month (March 23rd, April 27th, May 25th, etc.) from 9am to 2pm. Distribution will happen in the parking lots, adhering to social distancing guidelines, at these two locations:
  • Community Connection - 300 Harvey West Blvd. Santa Cruz
  • Mariposa Wellness Center - 10 Carr St. Watsonville
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Mental Health Client Action Network (MHCAN)
Details on food distribution can be found by emailing sarah.leonard@mhcan.org
Community Bridges
Food distribution schedule

Watsonville: La Manzana Community Resources
521 Main St., Watsonville
Thursdays 9:00AM-9:30AM
(Age 55+ only and must pre-register with Grey Bears at 831-479-1055)

Live Oak: Live Oak Community Resources 
1740 17th Avenue, Santa Cruz
Second and Fourth Mondays 4:30PM – 6PM

Santa Cruz: Nueva Vista Community Resources
711 East Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Second and Fourth Wednesdays 2:30PM – 5PM

Funding for College Students
Cabrillo College Emergency Grants
The Cabrillo College Foundation is offering emergency grants of $500 per student to provide a safety-net for those who need extra support at this time. CLICK HERE to learn more.
Free Internet
Comcast is offering 2 months of free Internet Essentials service to low-income households. CLICK HERE to see if you're eligible.
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