From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Partnered with Meet Each Need With Dignity (MEND) to Provide Meal Services for Residents

My team and I are working around the clock to continue delivering city services and provide relief for families during these challenging times. I partnered with Meet Each Need With Dignity (MEND) to provide meal services for residents in our district. Through our partnership, we’ve expanded MEND’s food distribution program, donated grocery bags, and secured LADOT’s support to manage traffic flow. MEND is now operating Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am-11 am through a drive-thru system (located at 10641 N. San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331) and will also accept walk-ins.

For questions regarding this program, please contact MEND at (818) 897-2443. For other questions regarding COVID-19 resources or city services, please contact my Pacoima City Hall Office at 818-485-0600 or Sylmar District Office at 818-756-8409 and sign up for my newsletter at www.monicarodriguez.org. We will get through this, together.

Mi equipo y yo estamos trabajando las 24 horas para continuar brindando servicios municipales y alivio a las familias durante estos tiempos difíciles. Me he asociado con Meet Each Need With Dignity (MEND)para proporcionar servicios de comidas a los residentes de nuestro distrito. A través de nuestra asociación, ampliamos el programa de distribución de alimentos de MEND, donamos bolsas de supermercado y obtuvimos el apoyo de LADOT para administrar el flujo de tráfico. MEND ahora está operando los martes y viernes de 9 am a 11 am a través de un sistema drive-thru (ubicado en 10641 N. San Fernando Road, Pacoima, CA 91331) y también aceptará visitas sin hacer una cita.

Para preguntas sobre este programa, comuníquese con MEND al (818) 897-2443. Para otras preguntas sobre los recursos de COVID-19 o los servicios de la ciudad, comuníquese con mi oficina de Pacoima al 818-485-0600 o la oficina de Sylmar al 818-756-8409 e inscríbase para recibir mi boletín por correo electrónico en www.monicarodriguez.org. Juntos podemos superar.

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From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – $2 Trillion Stimulus Package to Provide Relief to Americans Impacted by COVID-19

The White House and Senate leaders reached a deal on a $2 trillion stimulus package to provide relief to Americans impacted by COVID-19. Under this deal, many Americans will receive a check for $1,200 from the government in the coming weeks. To qualify for this full amount please see the information below:

• Each family member must have a valid Social Security number to qualify
• Single adults who earn $75,000 or less will qualify for $1,200
• Married couples who file jointly and have an adjusted gross income below $150,000 will qualify for $2,400
• Head of households earning less than $112,000 will qualify for $1,200
• For every qualifying child age 16 or under, the payment will be an additional $500
• The $1,200 check amount will be reduced at a certain income level and completely phases out for people whose incomes exceed the limit for the credit

* People who have been listed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return — such as a young adult — are not eligible to receive a payment*

This one-time payment based on your adjusted gross income (2019 Federal Tax Returns). Please contact your tax advisor should you have any questions regarding your eligibility for the stimulus package.

The White House and Senate leaders reached

From Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez Desk – Goodwill Southern California Stores and Donation Centers Temporarily Closed

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Goodwill Southern California stores and donation centers have temporarily closed. The company has requested that the public refrains from dropping off donations. The lack of volunteers makes it impossible to accept donations and the piles of donations have created health hazards and blight in our neighborhoods. Donations will be accepted once the stores re-open. For more information, visit GoodwillSoCal.org.

Due to the COVID-19 crisis, Goodwill Southern