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COVID-19 Updates & Community Resources

Reopening Plan
See The O'Farrell Charter School's Reopening Plan below.
Latest COVID-19 Update
See the latest COVID-19 update in the file attachment below.

Visit this link for more information on our reopening protocols: Health & Safety Protocol for Reopening 

 
Community Resources

  • CalFresh provides extra money for groceries to help buy food while money is tight.

    • CalFresh provides grocery money on a debit-like card that can be used at grocery stores and farmers markets. 

    • Apply online at GetCalFresh.org, call 2-1-1, or with a local nonprofit: www.sdhunger.org/calfresh-assistance. You may also apply via phone at 866-262-9881.

    • The majority of people who are eligible for CalFresh (SNAP) are exempt from the Public Charge Rule**. 

    • Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CalFresh recipients will automatically receive the maximum benefit for each month until further notice. 

    • Households with income up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level may be eligible. 

 

Emergency Rental Assistance Program: The county of San Diego has created an Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Please visit this link for more information and for the eligibility and application information. Eligible applicants may receive up to $3,000 for assistance with rent payments. 


https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/sdhcd/community-development/COVID-19-Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program.html



El condado de San Diego  ha creado un programa para asistir con la renta, Emergency Rental Assistance Program. Favor de visitar el enlace para más información y para información sobre elegibilidad y la aplicación. Aplicantes que sean elegibles pueden recibir hasta $3,000 para asistir con los pagos de la renta.

 
O'Farrell Student Meal Distribution: Meals are being distributed Monday through Friday between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. in the school parking lot. Please have the student ID of each student that you are picking up meals for with you; the child does not have to be present. 
 
Information on county food distribution sites: https://my211.force.com/s/service-directory?code=BD
 
San Diego Food Bank: https://sandiegofoodbank.org/ 
 
San Diego Hunger Coalition: https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org/covid19
 
Catholic Charities Emergency Food Distribution Network:  https://ccdsd.org/food-pick-up/
 
 
 
Information on Financial Assistance from the state of California
 
Pandemic Unemployment Assistance/Claims: https://edd.ca.gov/about_edd/coronavirus-2019/pandemic-unemployment-assistance.htm
 
Filing a disability claim: 
https://edd.ca.gov/Disability/How_to_File_a_DI_Claim_in_SDI_Online.htm
 
 
 
Guidelines and Recommendations from the county of San Diego
 
San Diego County updates: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/coronavirus.html
 
Do I have to wear a mask? Click here for the requirements from the county of San Diego.
 
12 tips for grocery store shopping
 
Call 211 for general questions about COVID-19 or for more information about community resources. 
https://211sandiego.org/