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Online System CCES LIHEAP-Community members can apply for a credit up to $300 on their energy bill.
Food Distribution Fridays and Saturdays 11am - need to bring own bags.
Assistance with filing for Unemployment, CalFresh, Medi-cal, job search, translation of documents for individuals with English language barriers is available. We are also providing food bags for families of youth who are incarcerated in Juvenile Hall and also youth who are assigned to attend Watsonville Evening Center. 5/13/2020
Barrios Unidos distributes fresh produce and healthy staples to Santa Cruz County low-income families and individuals and other agencies that serve those in need. For the vast majority of the families/individuals we serve, the Healthy Food Distribution program improves nutrition, stretches fixed-income dollars and provides opportunities for social connection and volunteerism.
Food Distribution Fridays and Saturdays 11am - need to bring own bags.
Assistance with filing for Unemployment, CalFresh, Medi-cal, job search, translation of documents for individuals with English language barriers is available. We are also providing food bags for families of youth who are incarcerated in Juvenile Hall and also youth who are assigned to attend Watsonville Evening Center. 5/13/2020
Barrios Unidos distributes fresh produce and healthy staples to Santa Cruz County low-income families and individuals and other agencies that serve those in need. For the vast majority of the families/individuals we serve, the Healthy Food Distribution program improves nutrition, stretches fixed-income dollars and provides opportunities for social connection and volunteerism.
Categories
Brown Bag Food Programs
Food Banks/Food Distribution Warehouses
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Donation Programs
Food Pantries
Assists families with readjustment onto the path of financial stability and self-sufficiency by providing direct assistance. Programs include:
- Hope and Home provides one-time rent assistance
- Utility assistance including gas, electric and water (this is now a seasonal program that runs from October through December- funding dependent on availability)
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) runs all year long
- Rental Assistance (Limited Funding, only for first time assistance) for Undocumented, Veterans, and Disabled (this is now seasonal, October through December)
Categories
Medical Associations
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plans
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Water Service Payment Assistance
Assists families with readjustment onto the path of financial stability and self-sufficiency by providing direct assistance. Programs include:
- Hope and Home provides one-time rent assistance
- Utility assistance including gas, electric and water (this is now a seasonal program that runs from October through December- funding dependent on availability)
- HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program) runs all year long
- Rental Assistance (Limited Funding, only for first time assistance) for Undocumented, Veterans, and Disabled (this is now seasonal, October through December)
Categories
Medical Associations
Rent Payment Assistance
Food Stamps/SNAP
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Utility Bill Payment Plans
Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Veteran/Military Health Insurance
Children's State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Adult State/Local Health Insurance Programs
Water Service Payment Assistance
Utility assistance REACH and LIHEAP (no rental assistance), Water assistance (depending on LIWAP funding) Pantry assistance, pastoral care, character development program for children of all ages, church services and Bible study.
Categories
Electric Service Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Brown Bag Food Programs
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Provides the following services:
- Emergency food pantry
- USDA commodities surplus food and food vouchers
- Emergency rental, mortgage and utility assistance
- Gas vouchers ($15 for transportation to medical appointments and interviews)
- Bus passes
- Holiday distributions and back to school backpacks and supplies.
Categories
Free School Supplies
Gas Money
Electric Service Payment Assistance
School Supplies Donation Programs
Gas Service Payment Assistance
Food Pantries
Bus Fare
Mortgage Payment Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance