HOMELESS SHELTER SUPPORT NEEDS
COVID-19
Your help is needed as we work to address the impact of COVID-19 on our homeless community in Monterey and San Benito Counties.
The Health Officer for the County of Monterey issued a Shelter in Place Order to take effect March 18, 2020 as a means for protecting residents from the impact of COVID-19. The Order requires residents to remain at home except to perform essential activities, and allows essential businesses, such as homeless shelters, to remain open.
In response to the Order, Community Homeless Solutions converted its Salinas and San Benito overnight shelters to 24-hour facilities. As a result, our shelters need more staff and more supplies to meet cleaning and health safety protocols. Scarcity of essentials and higher prices are also increasing the challenges faced by our programs and jeopardize the well-being of guests and staff.
Please consider donating or volunteering at any of our programs.
LIST OF ITEMS AND SUPPLIES FROM INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
H.O.M.E. RESOURCE CENTER
Special Circumstances: Converting to 24 x 7 Operations
Number of Guests: 50 adults
Supplies Descriptions
Items
Toilet paper
Boxes of wipes
Hand sanitizer bottles
409 spray
Clorox
Quantity
24 rolls / week
2 boxes / week
4 dispensers / week
1 bottle / week
2 gallons / week
Food Supplies
Items
Breakfast: Bars
Lunch: Sandwiches, fruit, water, cookies
Dinner:
Quantity
50 people / day
50 people / day
50 people / day
Volunteer Role
Roles
Client Check-In & Screening
Days & Times
Mon - Sun
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
Number of Guests: 70 (50 adults, 20 children)
Supplies Descriptions
Items
Forehead Thermometer
Clorox
Lysol Spray
Face Masks
Toilet Paper
Napkins
Diapers - size 3-6
Quantity
2 total
3 gallons
5 cans
1 box
24 rolls / week
1 large pkg. / week
Many and all
CENTRAL COAST RESPITE CENTER
Number of Guests: 6 adults (medical recovery)
Supplies Descriptions
Items
Thermometer
Clorox Wipes
Lysol Spray
Toilet Paper
Antibacterial Hand Soap
Nitrile Gloves
Paper Towels
Non-Perishables / Canned Food Items
Freezer (needed to keep food trays, meats, veggies)
Quantity
-
2 boxes / week
2 cans / week
24 rolls / week
2 jars / week
1 box / week
3 rolls / week
Ongoing
1 separate freezer, floor model
CHINATOWN NAVIGATION CENTER
Number of Guests: 16 adults
Supplies Descriptions
Items
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash
Tampons
Towels
Toilet Paper
Tents
Blankets
Socks
T-Shirts
Meal Donations
PPE Supplies
CHILDREN SCHOOL & ACTIVITIES MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
ALL PROGRAMS | ALL AGES (1 to 17)
Supplies Descriptions
Items
Lined Paper
Graph Paper
Printer Paper
Notebooks
Drawing Paper
Assorted Construction Paper
Folders
Binders
Storage / Pencil Cases
Pencils, Pens, Markers
Pencil Sharpeners
Crayons
Erasers
Glue
Learning Aids
Rulers
Board Games
Activity Coloring Books
Children's Books (all ages 1 - 17)
Watercolor Paints
Paints
Paint Brushes
Chalk
Hole Puncher
Scissors
Stapler
Protractor / Compass
Backpacks
Mouse Pads
Lunch & Snack Supplies
Items
Bread
Lunch Meats
Chips
Fruits
Waters
Milk
Hot Pockets
Pizza
Chicken
Soups