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Community Resources

Community Resources

Below you can find some community resources.

 

Type of Resource: Food Bank/Assistance Programs 

Name of Resource: Commodity Supplemental Food Program 

Contact Information: 

Address: 209 W. Pearl St. Pomona, CA 91768 

Phone Number: (909) 622-3806 ext. 301

Service Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm

Website: http://www.inlandvalleyhopepartners.org/

Program Services:

  • Emergency Food
    • Provides a bag or box of groceries which contains canned goods, cereal, powdered milk, cheese, butter and beans to last 3-5 days     

*Notes*: 

Emergency for anyone who resides in Chino, Claremont, Diamond Bar, La Verne, Montclair, Pomona, San Dimas, Walnut, and those who are experiencing homelessness.

Application Procedure: Call for Service or Walk in for Service

Documentation Required:

  • ID Required
  • Proof of Income
  • Proof of Residence

No Fee Service*

Type of Resource: Food Banks/Assistance Programs

Name of Resource: Kennedy Austin Foundation

Contact Information: 

Address: 1460 E. Holt Ave., Ste. 182  Pomona, CA 91767

Phone Number: (909) 620-0912

Service Hours: Wednesdays 12pm-3pm (first come, first serve)

Website: http://www.kennedyaustinfoundation.org/

Program Services:

  • SELF-HELP GROUPS 
    • Bereavement Support Groups (Bereaved Parents)
    • Domestic Violence Support Groups (Women)
    • Anger Management
  • YOUTH SERVICES
    • Mentoring Programs
    • Social Responsibility Programs (Youth)
  • EMERGENCY FOOD
    • Ongoing Emergency Food Assistance
  • PERSONAL GOODS
    • Personal/Grooming Supplies

*Notes*: 

Provides emergency food for low-income induvial and families, and people who are experiencing homelessness who live in Pomona, LaVerne, Claremont, and San Gabriel Valley.

Application Procedure: Walk In for Service

No Fee Service*

Type of Resource: Food Banks/ Assistance Programs

Name of Resource: Youth Summer Meals—Molding Hearts: Youth and Family Club

Contact Information: 

Address: 1420 S. Gary Ave. Pomona, CA 91769

Phone Number: (310) 863-2805

Service Hours: Call for Info

Website: http://https//www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sh/sn/ap/summersites.asp?year=2020&countyname=Los_Angeles

Program Services:

  • EMERGENCY FOOD
    • Summer Food Service Programs

*Notes*: 

Provides emergency food for children age 18 and younger in LA County. Free nutritious meals that meet USDA guidelines and may include breakfast, lunch, and/or morning and afternoon snack.

Application Procedure: Call for Information

No Fee Service*

Type of Resource: Youth & Families Services/ Food Assistance Program

Name of Resource: WIC Program  

Contact Information: 

Address: 2232 S. Garey Ave., Ste. 21 Pomona, CA 91766

Phone Number: (888) 942-2229

Service Hours: M, Tues, Thurs : 9:15am-5:30pm; W: 11am-7:15pm; Fri: 10am-5:30pm

Website: http://www.phfewic.org/

Program Services:

  • WIC
    • The program provides vouchers that are redeemed at authorized stores for specified foods. Participants of the WIC program also receive regular nutrition education and one-on-one counseling with WIC counselors who can make individualized referrals and screenings for immunization, Medi-Cal, CalFresh, and more.    

*Notes*: 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, WIC services are available online and by telephone only. Please call Monday through Friday, between 8:30am and 5:00pm. WIC benefits are available to all eligible families affected by COVID-19. 

Application Procedure: Appointment Required, Call to Apply, Referral Required

Type of Resource: Clothing Services  

Name of Resource: Bethel Food Bank Outreach

Contact Information: 

Address: 1921 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767

Phone Number: (909) 630-5883

Service Hours: 1st & 3rd Sunday of month—11am-3pm

Website: N/A

Program Services:

  • PERSONAL GOODS
    • Clothing
  • EMERGENCY FOOD
    • OngoingEmergency Food Assistance   

*Notes*: 

Program provides clothing to people of all ages who live in San Gabriel Valley and Pomona Valley, including people who are homeless. The program provides clothing for men, women and children of all ages; the amount and sizes available depend on donations.

Application Procedure: Walk in for Service

No Fee Service*

Type of Resource: Food Service/Assistance Programs

Name of Resource: BWS District 36- Pomona

Contact Information: 

Address: 2040 W. Holt Ave. Pomona, CA 91768

Phone Number: (626) 569-1399 -Customer Service; (909) 397-7901-Admin

Service Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Website: http://dpss.lacounty.gov/

Program Services:

  • CALFRESH
    • Food Stamps/SNAP Appeals/Complaints
    • Food Stamps/ SNAP Applications
  • GENERAL RELIEF
    • General Relief Appeals/Complaints
    • General Relief Applications
  • MEDI-CAL
    • Medicaid Appeals/Complaints
    • Medicaid Applications
    • Medicaid Applications (SSI Recipients)
    • Medicaid Prior Authorization
  • CALWORKS/TANF   
    • TANF Appeals/Complaints
    • TANF Applications   

*Notes*: 

 Agency provides CalFresh (formerly knows as Food Stamps) services to individuals who live in Los Angeles County. Services include CalFresh appeals/complaints, and CalFresh applications. 

Application Procedure: Apply Online; Walk in to Apply

Documentation Required:

  • Proof of Identification
  • Proof of Income eligibility

No Fee Service*

Type of Resource: Medical/Health

Name of Resource: Planned Parenthood LA

Contact Information: 

Address: 1550 N. Garey Ave. Pomona, CA 91767

Phone Number: (800) 576-5544

Service Hours: Mon- Tues 8am-6pm; Wed-Thurs 8am-5pm; Fri 6am-3pm; Sat 8am-4pm

Website: http://https//www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-los-angeles

Program Services:

  • FAMILY PLANNING SERVICES     
    • Abortions
    • Contraception (Female/Male)
    • Emergency Contraception
    • HIV Testing
    • HIV Testing (Adolescents)
    • Natural Family Planning
    • Obstetrics/Gynecology
    • Pap Tests
    • Pregnancy Testing
    • Pro-Choice Pregnancy Counseling
    • STD Screening & Treatment
  • HEALTH SERVICES  
    • Community Clinics  

*Notes*: 

The health centers provide general health services at most locations. Services include community clinic services for women and for men. The Planned Parenthood health centers are designated as Federally Qualified Health Centers that provide primary care in addition to reproductive health and family planning services.

Application Procedure: Call for an Appointment

Service Fee: Fixed fee; Medi-Cal & some private health insurances are accepted

Type of Resource: Medical/Health

Name of Resource: Pomona Community Health Center-Park

Contact Information: 

Address: 750 S. Park Ave., Ste. 101 Pomona, CA 91766

Phone Number: (909) 630-7196

Service Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Website: N/A

Program Services:

  •  AFFORDABLE CARE ACT INSURANCE INFO/COUNSELING
  • CONTRACEPTION
  • CONTRACT CLINICS
  • PEDIATRICS
  • STD SCREENING    
  • WOMEN’S HEALTH CENTERS

*Notes*: 

The center provides health insurance information and health services for people of all ages in the Pomona area. 

Type of Resource: Homeless Shelters & Food Bank

Name of Resource: Inland Valley Hope Partners

Contact Information: 

Address: 1753 N. Park Ave., Pomona, CA 91768

Phone: (909) 622-3806

Email: [email protected]

Program Services : 

  • HOUSING PROGRAM 
    • Our House Temporary Housing (30-90 days) 
    • Rapid Rehousing 
  • HEALTHY LIVING INITIATIVES 
    • Farmers Market 
    • Gleaning Hope 
    • Hope Partners at Amy’s Farm 

*Notes*

produce harvested goes to Our House and Food Security Programs* 

Type of Resource: Food Bank/Assistance Programs

Name of Resource: Pomona Valley Food Bank

Contact Information: 

Address: 284 East Holt Ave, Pomona, CA 91767

Phone: (626) 200- 0356

Email: [email protected] 

Program Services: 

  • FAMILY PACK PROGRAM
    •  serving family packed meals
  •  MEALS ON WHEELS 

**Offer support to following organizations: 

  • Social Services organizations 
  • Drug & Alcohol Rehabilitation Homes 
  • Local Churches and Pantries 
  • Veteran Organizations
  • Youth Organizations 
  • Local Government agencies 

Resource: Type of Resource: Food Bank/Assistance Programs

Name of Resource: God’s Pantry

Contact Information: 

*No Current Contact Listed due to COVID-19* 

  • Down the street of Pomona Hope

Program Services:

  • FOOD PANTRY 
    • Free Groceries 
    • Job Training: At risk youth job training; for warehouse and office work 
    • Workforce Development 
    • Access to Case Management and Mental Health Services 
  • COMMUNITY CARE CENTER 
    • Mental Health Services 
    • Basic Needs & Toiletries 
    • Free Clothing 
    • Life Coaching & Skill Development 
    • Housing Location, Navigation, and Retention 
    • Homeless Outreach, and Coordination 
    • Referrals for Legal, Education Services, and Job Training 
  • TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 
    • Transitional Housing 
    • Transportation 
    • Homelessness Prevention 
    • Case Management 
    • Mental Health Services (Therapy & Counseling

Type of Resource: Mental Health

Name of Resource: Tri-City Mental Health

Contact Information :

(1) 2008 N. Garey Ave., Pomona, CA 91767 

Phone:(909) 623- 6131 

(2) 1900 N Royalty Dr. Ste. 180 , Pomona, CA 91767 

Phone: (909) 766-7340

(3) 1403 N Garey Ave., Pomona CA 91767 

Phone: (909) 242- 7600 

(4) 2001 N Garey Ave., Pomona CA 91767 

Phone: (909) 623-6131

Program Services: 

  • ADULT SERVICES (1) 
    • Outpatient Services 
    • Older Adult Services 
    • Supplemental Crisis Services 
    • Therapeutic Community Gardening 
  • CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES (2) 
    • Outpatient Services 
    • Full Service Partnership services for Transitional Age Youth (TAY) 
  • WELLNESS CENTER (3) 
    • Support Groups 
    • Workshops & Resources 
    • Employment Vocational Services 
    • Family Wellbeing program 
    • TAY Resource Program 
    • Internship Program 
  • MHSA ADMINISTRATION (4)
    • Community Navigators, Wellbeing
    • Peer Mentoring Program
    • Service-Learning Program 
    • Housing Division 
    • Stigma Reduction 

Type of Resource: Immigration, Day Labor Center

Name of Resource: Pomona Economic Opportunity Center

  • Contact Information: 

Address: 1682 W. Mission Blvd. Pomona, CA 91766

(in the parking lot of HD Supply store)

            Phone number: (909) 397-4215

Service Hours: Monday – Saturday: 6:30 AM – 1:00 PM

Website: http://pomonadaylabor.org/

Program Services: 

  • STUDY CIRCLES AB 60 DRIVER’S LICENSE
  • IMMIGRATION RIGHTS ORGANIZING 
  • HEALTH EDUCATION & OUTREACH 

Type of Resource: Domestic Violence Shelter/Program

Name of Resource: House of Ruth

Contact Information: 

Phone Number: 24-hour Hotline — (909) 623-5559

 Office Number — (909) 988-5559

Program Services: 

  • EMERGENCY SHELTER
    • House of Ruth’s emergency shelter provides programs and support for victims and their children, including food, clothing, personal care items, group and individual counseling, legal and social services advocacy, employment assistance, and life-management skills.
  • TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM 
    • House of Ruth’s transitional shelter provides residence, case management, and other services free of charge for up to two years. The program addresses the longer-term needs of survivors and their children, providing the opportunity to work toward their goals of independent, non-violent homes.
  • CHILDRENS’ PROGRAMS 
    • A five-day-a-week program assists children in both the emergency and transitional shelters to reduce the trauma and self-blame they experience from witnessing domestic violence or as victims themselves. Advocates help children explore their feelings, learn alternatives to violence, and constructively manage their anger. School-aged children are able to continue their education through the school district at which they attend.
  • CHILD ABUSE PROGRAMS 
    • The Child Abuse Treatment Program (CHAT) provides no-cost counseling and case management services to children from 4 to 18 years of age who have experienced abuse, neglect, or violence in their homes, schools, or communities. 
  • COMMUNITY SERVICES  
    • 24-hour Emergency Hotline 
    • Housing Assistance 
    • Career Counseling 
    • Classes in Resume Writing, DV 101, Computer Skills, etc.. 
    • Legal  Advocacy
    • Community Education
    • Child Care (on-site)  
    • Volunteer Programs 
  • PREVENTION EDUCATION
    •  Comprehensive, age-appropriate K-12 school-based program to educate youth about and promote healthy relationships. 
  • DV COUNSELING