LINKS AND RESOURCES
National
The President’s Website – https://www.whitehouse.gov/
C.D.C. Center for Disease Control - Primary source of updates on COVID-19 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases - https://www.niaid.nih.gov/. Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director (Often a speaker with the President)
FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) - www.fema.gov. Coordinating federal services.
California
Governor Newsom - https://www.gov.ca.gov/newsroom/
SF Chronicle - https://projects.sfchronicle.com/2020/coronavirus-map/
Solano County
Area Agency on Aging - An overall resource on senior services
Website: http://aaans.org/
Contact Email: eclark@solanocounty.com
Office Phone: 707-784-8960
Information Phone: 707-784-8960
Solano County Health and Human Services - 707-784-8400 or https://www.solanocounty.com/depts/hss/
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - https://www.foodbankccs.org/
Benicia
City of Benicia - https://www.ci.benicia.ca.us/
Next Door - https://nextdoor.com/ You must create an account to connect with your community.
A local social network that offers an opportunity for volunteers to sign up to help individuals who are vulnerable and for those in need to locate help. See the “Help Map:”
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Visit the web site to learn about the senior food program and many others - 707-421-9777.
Vallejo
City of Vallejo https://www.cityofvallejo.net/
COVID-19 reports at: https://www.cityofvallejo.net/featured_news/NCOV
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Visit the web site to learn about the senior food program and many others - 707-421-9777.
Next Door - https://nextdoor.com/ You must create an account to connect with your community.
A local social network that offers an opportunity for volunteers to sign up to help individuals who are vulnerable and for those in need to locate help. See the “Help Map:”
SUPERMARKETS AND PHARMACIES
Costco
Beginning 3/24 Costco stores are open exclusively for seniors from 8:00 am -9:00 am.
RALEYS
Senior Essential discounted bags available curbside beginning 3/21
$20 BAG includes produce and canned goods - $35 additionally includes freshly cooked foods
Online ordering or pick-up: shop.raleys.com
Additional time slots for pick-up and delivery available 3/22 (Orders need to be placed 48 hours in advance.)
Increased security in the store
For more information about food in the bags or anything else, visit www.raleys.com/COVID-19
SAFEWAY
Online ordering or pick-up: www.safeway.com
Early morning hours for seniors: 7:00 - 9:00 am
PRESCRIPTIONS
CVS online: cvs.com - Free shipping during this time.
Rite Aid: Online ordering (a 3-4 week delay on orders.) No delivery.
Raleys: Curbside pickup is available. Call to schedule pickup. Curbside debit and credit card payment accepted.
Costco and Target: Instacart.com
Walgreens :707-557-5974. Hours: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Monday- Friday, 9:00 am-6:00 pm. Saturday 9:00 am-6:00 pm, Sunday 12:00-6:00 pm
Your Health: How to Protect It
CDC Recommendations
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html