Emergency Food Distribution Sites in Oakland and Pleasanton Extended into August
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Operations of the following "drive-thru" emergency food distribution sites have been extended into the month of August.
Pre-packaged emergency food bags, boxes and/or produce are distributed on a first come, first served basis. No walk-ups are permitted. Masks must be worn by customers.
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Through August 31, 2020:
Zhone Way Distribution Site
7105 Oakport Street, Oakland, CA 94621
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday weekly
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The car line forms on Oakport St. and proceeds in the southern direction. Customers are directed to drive up one at a time to a covered pick-up location next to the building.
Through August 27, 2020:
Alameda County • Pleasanton Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566
Tuesday and Thursday weekly
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Public Service Announcements
to Keep You Informed
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County of Alameda Emergency Resource Map Provides Navigation to Food, Testing, and Services
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To meet the unprecedented need for assistance during the COVID-19 emergency, SSA has deployed additional online resources to make critical information available to residents—right at their fingertips.
SSA has worked in partnership with the Alameda County Emergency Operations Center, the Alameda County Community Food Bank, and other community partners to assemble and organize County-wide data on
food distribution and emergency services for this easy-to-use online tool.
The County of Alameda COVID-19 Food Distribution, Testing, and Services Map H
elps residents cut through the confusion and find information on vital services to meet their basic needs, such as food pantries, meal distribution, and free showers and laundry. All the user needs to do is enter their address or zip code or select a location on the interactive map, and results are provided for service locations within the desired radius.
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Census 2020 in Alameda County
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The Census is still happening through October 31, 2020! All Californians can complete the 2020 Census online, by phone or by mail as paper forms are being mailed to households that have not yet responded. A Census ID is not required for households to respond online or by phone. Be counted and help secure critical resources for your community today!
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Community Corner: How do we safely re-open Senior Centers?
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United Seniors of Oakland and Alameda County and St. Mary's Center invite·you to
A DIALOGUE ON A COVID SAFE RE-OPENING
FOR VULNERABLE SENIORS
Friday, July 17, 2020 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 852 2112 5146 / Password: 759821
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The Covid-19 Pandemic and Shelter-in-Place has caused providers to dramatically change how they serve vulnerable seniors. The threat is not going away soon. Hear the latest information and collectively consider how to open while keeping seniors and staff safe from exposure.
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TOPICS
- When can we open?'
- How do we offer services and programming?
- How do we serve meals and donate food onsite?
- What services do we keep remote?
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Participants Include:
- Seniors
- Staff from County Supervisors
- City of Oakland Scott Means
- Directors from East, North, West Oakland Senior Centers
- Spectrum Services
- Mercy Brown Bag
- Healthcare for the Homeless
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SSA OFFICE LOCATIONS
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all Alameda County Social Services Agency office lobbies are temporarily closed to the public. SSA staff are still available to provide limited in-person services at each of our office locations.
Eastmont Town Center
6955 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
Adult & Aging Services
Suite 300 | 510-577-1900
Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center
6955 Foothill Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94605
Suite 100 | 510-383-5300
Eden Area Multi Service Center
24100 Amador St.
Hayward, CA 94544
510-670-600
Enterprise Office
8477 Enterprise Way
Oakland, CA 94621
510-639-1090
Fremont Office
39155 Liberty St., Suite 330
Fremont, CA 94538
510-795-2428
Livermore Office
2481 Constitution Drive, Suite B
Livermore, CA 94551
925-455-0747
Thomas L. Berkley Self-Sufficiency Center
2000 San Pablo Ave.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-271-9100
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EMERGENCY HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Housing and Emergency Lodging Program (HELP)
This program is available to
single adults who are Alameda County residents and are homeless or at-risk of becoming homeless.
Alameda County Season of Sharing (SOS) provides one-time emergency housing assistance and critical family needs to
families with children 18 and under living in the home; seniors age 55 and older; individuals with medically verified disabilities; veterans; emancipated or former foster youth; victims of domestic violence or violent crimes; and pregnant women in their 2nd trimester or later. Read more about
eligibility and program criteria
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GENERAL PUBLIC BENEFIT PROGRAMS
To apply for benefits online:
By telephone:
Speak to an eligibility worker to apply for CalWORKs, General Assistance, Refugee Cash Assistance, and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) o
ver the phone or request an application for any program:
510-263-2420 or 1-888-999-4772
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ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES
- Child Abuse Hotline: 510-259-1800
- Independent Living Program: 510-667-7696
- Foster Care Eligibility Info line: 510-268-2500
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For more information on the COVID-19 preventative measures countywide, and other helpful resources, please view the Alameda County Public Health Department's
website
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