With the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic, many are taking preventative measures to stop the spread of the quick-spreading virus.
Before the end of January, most in the United States had not heard of the Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization declared an outbreak. The outbreak, which originated in China spread to the United States rapidly and by March 11, 2020, COVID-19 became a pandemic, spreading to more than 100 locations internationally. School closures, some restaurant closures, bar closures, social distancing, and empty shelves have become a reality in the midst of this virus.
The transmission of the virus is widespread and the hospitals are seeing an influx of patients, some with illnesses mimicking COVID-19. Hospitals in Washington State are reporting a lack of enough respirators to treat those in need of them. With the hospitals being overwhelmed, those who are not in need of emergency care should not seek treatment.
With the food hoarding has left those who did not partake in the hoarding to go without items like bread, meat, frozen vegetables, bottled water, toilet paper, and essential baby items. The school districts have begun serving drive-thru school lunches and sending the children home with breakfast for the following morning.
Several businesses are doing their part to help the communities in their areas while many are being self-quarantined, while others in the State of California are under mandatory quarantine for up to three weeks. Other areas of California will likely follow with mandatory quarantine.
Electric and natural gas customers can rest easy knowing that their utility services will not be disconnected for the time being. Southern California Edison (SCE) and Southwest Gas have both suspended disconnection for nonpayment indefinitely.
Victor Valley School Lunches
Victor Elementary School District
March 17, 2020 to March 20, 2020
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Meals are provided to children under 18 years old, who are present at the time of pickup at any of the 18 school sites.
Breakfast sack meals for the week of March 17, 2020 – March 20, 2020
Cereal + Fruit + Milk
Benefit Bar + Fruit + Milk
Lunch sack meals for the week of March 17, 2020 – March 20, 2020
Cheese Bites w/ Marinara Dipping Sauce + Fruit + Milk or Juice
Egg and Sausage Sandwich + Fruit + Milk or Juice
Stuffed Pizza Sandwich + Fruit + Milk or Juice
Chicken Sandwich or Fish Sandwich + Fruit + Milk or Juice
In addition to our school sites, food will be available at the following locations.
Cypress Pointe Park – 16579 Desert Star St
Village Park – Condor Rd & Eto Camino Rd
Eva Dell Park – 15714 1st St
Country Club Drive – next to the Marina in Spring Valley Lake
Doris Davies Park – 16451 Pebble Beach Dr
Family Resource Center – 15115 Nisqualli Rd
Northstar Ave & Pacoima Rd (cul-de-sac)
VICTOR VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
student grab-and-go meals are available from 10 a.m.-noon through March 20 at any VVUHSD campus (except Goodwill). Pickups are near the main administration building of each school. Students under 18 must be present to receive the meals.
APPLE VALLEY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
breakfast from 7am – 9am and lunch from 11am – 1pm.
Any child can be served at
any school. There is no need to send siblings to different schools. These meals are intended to
be handed to the children in a “to-go” model. We will not be offering seating in the cafeterias.
HESPERIA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
School meals will continue to be provided through March 20, 2020. Pick up is from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. daily. Pick up will be for the current days lunch and breakfast for the following day. Pickup of school meals for all district students will be available at Hesperia High at the bus drop off, Sultana High main parking lot at Sultan Hall, and Cedar Middle school at the west parking lot. You will be able to drive up and pick up the meal without leaving your car. Meals will only be provided for children under the age of 18 that are physically present at the time of pickup.
LOCAL BUSINESSES
Nick’s Pizza
21510 Bear Valley Road Ste. L1-1 Apple Valley will be giving children free lunch.
Free lunch consists of a free slice of pizza and a drink from 11am-1pm, Monday-Friday.
FOOD BANKS
ADELANTO
ADELANTO DRIVE-THRU FOOD BANK
Adelanto residents only
Bring proof of residence, including a water bill, state ID or current Utility Bill.
Friday, March 20, 2020 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Adelanto Stadium
12000 Stadium Way
Adelanto
CALVARY CHAPEL ADELANTO
11641 Rancho Road, Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 530-5527
2nd & 4th Friday 10:30am – 12:30pm
Proof of income (if on welfare, food stamps, etc.), Utility Bill (for address verification), ID, and a social security cards for any other people (i.e., children) you want food for.
Also provides clothing on the 4th Friday of the month
CURBSIDE MINISTRIES
17537 Montezuma Street
Adelanto, CA, United States, 92301
Esther Diaz
Ministry Assistant
curbsidecc@gmail.com
760-498-6213
APPLE VALLEY
OUR LADY OF THE DESERT CATHOLIC CHURCH
18386 Corwin Road
Apple Valley, CA, United States, 92307
Imelda Salgado
Office Manager
imelda.s@oldccav.org
760-242-4427
APPLE VALLEY CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
12935 Central Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-8433
3rd Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm
Proof of income, photo ID, social security cards for all other family members you want food for (i.e., children), proof of residency (i.e, utility bill)
Clothing also available
BURNING HEARTS MINISTRY
13600 Pawnee Road #7, Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 493-0435
Every other Thursday 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Provide address, phone, and number of people in household
THE CHURCH FOR WHOSOEVER
18628 Seneca Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-3191
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 10:00am – 3:00pm
Just provide name and number in household.
CRISIS MINISTRY/CHURCH OF THE VALLEY
20700 Standing Rock Ave., Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-6494
Tuesday-Thursday 10:00am – 1:30pm (arrive by 1:00pm)
Driver’s license or ID
Clothing closet also available
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES/ 1ST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
21811 Ottawa Road, Apple Valley, CA 92308
(760) 247-6488
Fridays 10:00am – 12:00pm
4th Fridays are USDA food distribution days (requires valid photo IDs required at time of sign-up)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Fridays are regular pantry days (require valid photo ID) and grant food days (requires valid photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of residency)
Participants can only receive food once per month from the pantry.
OUR LADY OF THE DESERT
18386 Corwin Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 242-4427
Wednesday & Thursday 9:00am – 11:30am
Photo ID for self and IDs for family members they are requesting food for.
REDEEMER CHURCH
22434 Nisqually Road, Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 247-5891
2nd & 4th Sunday directly following 11:00am service
Photo ID required
HESPERIA
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES/ 1ST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
11616 Hesperia Road, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-3330
Wednesdays 10:00am – 12:00pm
4th Fridays are USDA food distribution days (requires valid photo IDs required at time of sign-up)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Wednesdays are regular pantry days (require valid photo ID) and grant food days (requires valid photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of residency)
Participants can only receive food once per month from the pantry.
HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH
9974 “I” Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9180
3rd and 4th Wednesday 10:00am – 12:00pm
NEW LIFE CHAPEL – NEW LIFE LINE FOOD MINISTRY
10184 Seventh Avenue, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-9050
3rd Saturday 9:00am – 10:00am
Requires ID, proof of income, and proof of residency
Have to pre-register Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 9:00-10:00am
Mainly for Hesperia families, but will provide emergency food to other community families.
SPIRIT FILLED FAMILY CHURCH BAGS OF FOOD MINISTRY
9980 Hesperia Road, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 956-2501
Saturday 9:00am until Gone
Utility bill, bags/boxes, Photo ID
For severe need during the week call (760) 494-4322
VICTOR VALLEY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
11223 11th Street, Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 244-4448
Last Friday 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Last Sunday 12:15pm – 1:15pm
Requires residency in High Desert and ID
OAK HILLS
4 HUNGRY
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1417537738257374
Saturday (except the first Saturday of the month)
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Solid Rock Church
13032 Ranchero Rd
Oak Hill 92344
KIM 760-954-6000
*$3 donation encouraged but not mandatory, food includes meat, snacks, vegetables, drinks, and sometimes pet food.
VICTORVILLE
BURNING BUSH CHURCH (w/ the Victor Valley Rescue Mission)
14849 7th Street, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-6221
Wednesday 11:30am – 1:30pm
Need to bring ID, SSN, and Proof of Income or Assistance
EMMANUEL TEMPLE
17288 Stoddard Wells Road, Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 245-4973
Friday 10:00am – Until Gone (usually by 11:30am)
Need to be signed in by 10:00am
FEED MY SHEEP MINISTRIES/ 1ST ASSEMBLY OF GOD
15260 Nisqualli Road, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 242-7701
Mondays 10:00am – 12:00p
4th Fridays are USDA food distribution days (requires valid photo IDs required at time of sign-up)
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th Mondays are regular pantry days (require valid photo ID) and grant food days (requires valid photo ID, proof of residency, and proof of residency)
Participants can only receive food once per month from the pantry.
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
17746 George Blvd., Victorville, CA 92394
(760) 246-4100
Tuesday 10:00am – 12:00pm Emergency Food Pantry
Must have ID, proof of residency, proof of income, and number of person in household
THE GATE CHURCH
11783 Amethyst Road, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 949-8979
Monday 9:00am – 12:00pm
Requires ID and Proof of Residency (i.e., utility bill)
HOLY INNOCENTS CATHOLIC CHURCH
1323 El Evado Road, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 955-6010
Tuesday 9:00am – 10:30am (arrive early)
Must have ID, Birth Certificate, or Proof of Residence (utility bill)
NEW BEGINNINGS CHRISTIAN CHURCH
16856 C Street, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-8866
Mon-Fri 9:00am – 10:00am Breakfast (Danish & Coffee)
Friday 12:00pm – Tickets are handed out for the Farmers Market Food Pantry Service that starts at 3:00pm
Friday 3:00pm – Hot Meals
SALVATION ARMY
14585 La Paz Avenue, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-2545
Mon-Thurs 9:00am – 11:45pm
Food pantry and lunch
Household members over the age of 18 must have ID and Social Security Card
Child younger 18 med card or birth cert with SS Card
Proof of Residency (anything with address)
Proof of Income (any assistance receiving)
SAMARITANS HELPING HANDS
15527 8th Street, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 243-5933
Mon-Fri 10:00am – 12:00pm Food Pantry
Must have ID and Social Security.
SET FREE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
16949 South D Street, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 241-9428
Anytime, just call for business hours
For Victorville residents, but will provide food to anyone in need
SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST
16070 Lorene Drive, Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 245-3620
Thursdays 9:00am – 11:00am Food Pantry
VICTOR VALLEY RESCUE MISSION
15572 7th Street, Victorville, CA 92392
(760) 927-5141
Food Pantry – Wednesday 10:00am – 2:00pm
Hot Meals – Monday – Thursday 3:30pm – 4:00pm @ Calvary Chapel Victorville
DIAPERS/WIPES/BABY FORMULA
Rose of Sharon
Pregnancy Resource Center
14725 7th Street, #600
Victorville, CA 92395
(760) 243-5006
roseforlife@live.com
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Call For Life Pregnancy Help Center
15800 Main Street, Suite 240 Hesperia, California 92345
10 A.M. – 2 P.M.
(760) 244-7675
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