Community Resource Center
The Community Resource Center is a place where patrons can take that first step towards connecting with human and social services. In addition to our Social Services Liaison (Mary Leasure), patrons directed to the Community Resource Center can connect with our Community Resource Specialist, Chris Pineda. Along with Mary, Chris provides referrals for food, housing, legal, health and many other services.
Mary Leasure, Social Services Liaison and Christopher Pineda, Community Resources Specialist at Central Library
In addition to referrals, the Community Resource Center also offers the following services:
Community Resource Center for Aging (CRCA): 1st Wednesday of the month, 1-2pm
Provides information on healthy aging in Glendale.
Veteran Peer Access Network (VPAN): 1st and 3rd Friday of the month, 9-5pm
Connects veterans and their families with services and support
New! Verdugo Job Center: 1st Monday of the month, 10a-12pm
Focused on helping job seekers overcome obstacles and find a right career path for their future.
For questions about this program, please contact us at LibCommunityConnect@GlendaleCA.gov.
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Catholic Charities - Food pantry serving Glendale and majority of San Fernando Valley residents.
Food Pantries.org - A list of food pantries in Glendale, CA.
LA Regional Food Bank Partners - Locate food pantries in your area.
WIC - Women, Infant & Child Program - Free baby food and more
Hunger Free America - USDA National Hunger Hotline ( 1-866-3-HUNGRY)
Project Angel Food - Food meal deliveries to people experiencing serious illnesses Project Angel Food prepares and delivers over one million medically tailored meals each year, free of charge to homes of men, women, and children affected by life-threatening illnesses.
USDA - application for food stamps.
City of Glendale/ Economic Development Department - The Economic Development Department created the Glendale Restaurant and Cafes Directory offering curbside service, takeout, and delivery.
Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) - Free Meals - GUSD is offering FREE Meals For Children 18 years and under at various GUSD schools. Starting April 28,2021 all Grab and Go Sites will provide meals on Wednesdays only from 7:00am-8:00am.
Bureau of Street Services - Locations and names of Farmers Market.
CHIRP Los Angeles - Food Bank Locations in LA.
U.S. Department of Agriculture - Find Meals for Kids When Schools are Closed.
Mexican American Opportunity Foundation (MAOF) - MAOF Food Bank is currently offering services out of the Montebello Office Thursdays 8:00 am- 12:00 pm. No ID Required.
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USA Gov - Disaster Relief Financial Assistance.
United Family Network - Help for low income families to pay bills.
County of LA - Financial resources for residents impacted by COVID-19.
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Glendale Youth Alliance - If you are between the ages of 18 to 24 and not attending school The Glendale Youth Alliance can help you find a job. Services offered are: Paid work experience that may lead to permanent employment, Training, Case management, and Supportive Services.
Glendale Unified School District (GUSD) - Mental Health Resources for students.
City of Glendale Financial Relief Programs - Financial Assistance programs for residents.
City of Glendale (Slow Streets Program) - A temporary program to create more opportunities for residents to bicycle and walk.
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Los Angeles County - Department of Public Social Services - CalFresh, CalWORKs, General Relief, Refugee Cash Assistance, or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI), will continue at the same level for March, April and May 2020 for individuals and families receiving these benefits.
Orange County (UCCE Master Gardeners of Orange County)- Get gardening tips and advice from regular radio broadcasts and podcasts.
County of Los Angeles Department of Consumer and Business Affairs - Price gouging. If you believe you are a victim of price gouging, save your receipts and contact us at (800) 593-8222 or file an online complaint.
Family Wize - Get discount on your prescriptions.
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California Department of Education - Resources for schools, students, and teachers.
LA County Office of Education - Resources for Parents and Families.
My CalFresh - Food stamps for college students
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Comcast. Internet Essentials - Internet Essentials offers you low-cost, high-speed Internet at home
County of Los Angeles - Need Wi-Fi? We can help you get connected. Locate and access free internet spots by visiting this website.
Free Mobile Hot Spot – You can borrow a Hot Spot from GLAC for free with your library card!
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Los Angeles County - Seniors and Older Adults Services - The Los Angeles County Department of Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS), in collaboration with 18 other County departments and agencies, is pleased to announce a new centralized resource hub for older adults, linking residents to 120+ unique senior services available throughout L.A. County.
Los Angeles County Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services – Low cost and free home delivery programs for older and dependent adults.
Eldercare - Public services for the elderly. Find help in your community by entering your zip code OR city and state.
Family Caregiver Support Program - Support for unpaid family caregivers.
Los Angeles County. Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services - Free transportation to the elderly or those with disabilities.
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Catholic Charities – Services include family visa petition, naturalization services and DACA applications. For Glendale office, call (213) 318-5711.
International Rescue Committee – Resources and support for families seeking border safety.
Inmigrante Informado - A compilation of resources for immigrant communities. Recursos para la comunidad inmigrante.
Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs - Resources for Immigrants: Frequently asked questions for immigrants. Coronavirus testing, treatment, immigration impact , consumer protection.
Los Angeles County. Department of Public Social Services - Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)
Protecting Immigrant Families - Immigrant eligibility for public programs during Covid-19.
California Immigrant Youth Justice Alliance (CIYJA) - Covid-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians.