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 Issuing additional CalFresh benefits up to the maximum allowed per
family and allowing CalFresh recipients to purchase groceries online
for delivery from Walmart and Amazon.
 The #LetsFeedLACounty initiative held a food drive-thru distribution
event today at the Hollywood Bowl.
 To date, the #LetsFeedLACounty initiative has held 10 drive-thru food
distribution events, distributing 284 tons of food to 14,334 households.
 WDACS began using DSWs and WDACS staff, we called all 5,575
seniors not eligible for Great Plates and on waitlist for home-delivered
meals to offer delivery of a 20-pound box of shelf-stable food.
Delivered approximately 1,000 food boxes with remaining scheduled
for week of June 15. Delivery is provided at no cost by Amazon.
 DPSS reports a 130% increase in Cal Fresh applications since March
 PHFE reports a 20% increase in WIC applicants since March
 Distribution from the Food Bank’s two distribution centers has
increased by 80% compared to the first two months of 2020, and this
time last year. For more information Click Here.
SENIOR CARE LA County and the City of Los Angeles are providing free meals to adults age
60 and older who are impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Meals are provided
at distribution sites or via home-delivered meals. View the map below for
information about each site. Adults age 65 and older must send a family
member, friend or caregiver who is under the age of 65 to pick up meals at
their assigned site. Call 1-800-510-2020 to request services.

For a list of locations currently in the Los Angeles County Elder Nutrition
Program Click Here.

LOS ANGELES Logistics
COUNTY  Ongoing support of field operations with DSWs, and site supplies and
EMERGENCY services through DHR and ISD.
OPERATIONS  The CEOC has received approximately 1,200 unique requests that
CENTER continue to be prioritized and processed.
 Donations Management is receiving and evaluating donation offers.
For more information please visit
https://doingbusiness.lacounty.gov/
Information
 For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the additional
businesses allowed to re-open under the new State Health Order
Click Here
 Launched new digital billboard campaign, focused on "Know the
Symptoms" testing campaign across 35 locations countywide.
 Developing media toolkit for Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander
communities.
 From Gyms and Day Camps to Spectator-Free Professional Sports
and Museums, L.A. County Moves to Reopen Key Sectors: Click
Here
 Press Conference every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1PM on
Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube

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