COVID-19 Resources
As this crisis continues to evolve, it's my mission to provide you with up-to-date resources on how to get the help you need. Please see the list below find helpful tips that may apply to your situation. If you need specific help from our district office, please submit a request, and someone will contact you.
Free at-Home Covid-19 Tests
FAQs on Individuals' Economic Impact Payments:
- IRS Economic Impact Payments Information
- Economic Impact Payment Information for Seniors and Social Security Recipients
- 2020 Economic Impact Payments FAQs
- 2020 Economic Impact Payments FAQs - Spanish
- IRS Filing and Payment Guidelines
For Small Business:
- Assistance and Guidance for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
- Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act Summary
- Small Business Owner's Guide to the CARES Act
- If you are a small business owner that's been impacted, apply for Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans. It's recommended to visit the site early in the morning or after 5pm PDT when there is reduced traffic.
- SBA San Joaquin Valley Resource Guide
- Fresno Economic Development Commission Small Business Assistance
- Lead Small Business Development Centers by Region
- CARES Act Small Business Flow Chart
- Paycheck Protection Program FAQs
For Workers:
- If you're a displaced worker, file a claim for Unemployment Insurance.
- Unemployment Benefits FAQs in the CARES Act
- Employee Paid Leave Rights
- Employer Paid Leave Requirements
- Federal Employee Rights
- Department of Labor FAQs
Food Assistance:
- Fresno County Food Map
- Food Assistance
- Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Food Assistance
- Food and Nutrition Service Response to COVID-19
- Child Nutrition FAQs
- FAQs on Anti-hunger Programs
For Veterans:
- If you are a veteran or active service member in need of financial assistance, apply for PENFED COVID-19 Emergency Financial Relief Program.
- Coronavirus FAQs for Veterans
Housing:
California has announced that courts will not process evictions during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
- Emergency Court Actions and COVID-19
- Cierre de emergencia de la corte y COVID-19 (ESPANOL)
- Emergency Court Actions and COVID-19 (CHINESE)
- Emergency Court Actions and COVID-19 (KOREAN)
- Emergency Court Actions and COVID-19 (VIETNAMESE)
Additional Information:
- Information for Americans overseas
- Country-specific COVID-19 Information
- Student Aid Information
- Ways to Save Energy
CA-16 Commmunity Resources:
- United Way Resource List
- Information and resources for seniors
- Local Food Banks
- Grocery stores open to the elderly
- School Meal Distribution for Fresno County
- Ways to help your community
En Español:
- Preguntas Comunes sobre el CARES Act
- Informacion sobre el Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act
- Estado de California
- Lo que Necesita Saber (CDC)
- Que Hacer si contrae la enfermedad (CDC)
- Detenga la propagación de los microbios (CDC)
- Pagos de impacto económico: lo que debe saber
- Desempleo
- Programa de Asistencia de Nutrición Suplementaria
- Recursos de préstamos para las pequeñas empresas