Community Resources
Below are links to resources for our community and those who may need a helping hand during these challenging times.
If you, your family or friends are in need of food, housing, emotional help, financial assistance, or general information, organizations listed here may be able to help. Additionally, if you are looking for a place to volunteer or donate , many of these organization would gladly accept your generosity.
Be advised, information contained below may become outdated. The PTA will try its best to update and keep link current, however we advise you contact each organization directly with questions.
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MDUSD Food Services
Apply for FREE or reduced priced Distance Learning Meals. Grab n’ Go Breakfast & Lunch meals for children 18 years and younger.
Meal Kits for school recess days, which include up to 5 days of meals, available through the program.
Free & Low-Cost Food Locations
See MAP of free and low-cost food sites in Contra Costa County. Enter your address to find locations near you.
Community Clinic Consortium
The CCC created a Database for COVID- Related Services, including Food, Educational, Immigration, and Financial Resources. This is a living document and may be incomplete or out of date
Contra Costa Crisis Center
If you are in need of services due to the COVID-19 outbreak you will find links to providers who can help with financial, housing, healthcare, food and testing resources.
Hillcrest Congregational Food Pantry
All Residents of Contra Costa County and Veterans and Students, wherever their residence, are now able to receive a 3-day emergency supply of food once per month at the Hillcrest Church Food Pantry.
Food donations also accepted Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays 9:00am -11:45am
Refuge Church Food Pantry
This Concord church provides pre-packed bags of groceries on Tuesdays and also serves meals on Wednesday at 6:00pm.
Volunteers to serve food and donations are also accepted.
Monument Crisis Center
The Mission of the Monument Crisis Center is to serve low income families and individuals in Contra Costa County through dynamic service programs focused on providing nutritious food, education, general assistance and referrals.
Emergency food distribution open to all in need during Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am-12pm.
CCHS
Information on safety regulations, how to lower the risk for yourself and family, and statistics on coronavirus rates in Contra Costa County.
National PTA
The National PTA has compiled resources, tools and information to support families and teachers who are navigating working, teaching and learning at home.
Find info about the US gov’t response, social & emotional support, distance learning, health and safety.
Rainbow Center
Rainbow builds community & promotes well-being among Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Intersex (LGBTQI+) people & allies.
Teletherapy offered (with medi-cal or on sliding scale) and Food Pantry in Concord open 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 10am-11am.
Resources for Californians
Senator Kamala Harris’ coronavirus info & resources for Californians financial relief made available through the CARES Act.
Kahn Academy
Khan Academy is a nonprofit with the mission to provide a free, world-class education for anyone, anywhere.
They offer practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.