The City of Monterey has coordinated with the National Guard to distribute MREs (Meals, Ready-to-Eat) to those in need. Each individual will receive a 3 day supply of non-perishable meals at El Estero Park every 3 days for the duration of the shelter-in-place order.

Several non-profits are also providing meal assistance at the Monterey Skate Park at El Estero (Saturdays, 9am), Window on the Bay (Sundays, 8am), and the Recreation Trail parking lot across from the Naval Postgraduate School (Mon-Fri, 11:15am & Sun, 11am)​. The Monterey Food Bank has opened additional food distributions that it posts on its Facebook page ​, or you can phone them at 831-758-1523.

People may always call 2-1-1 for assistance with food or other services.

Monterey Public Library would like you to know that their building at 625 Pacific Street may be temporarily closed, but there are still a lot of library resources available to you online. They include access to the Northern California Digital Library on OverDrive, the New York Times, Hoopla's eBooks and more, homework help from Brainfuse, and virtual programs such as free yoga classes. Check out the full list here.

Because of the coronavirus and the shelter-in-place order, ISGC is now offering all its group therapy session s via live video. Please know that we are following California state guidelines and all our video chats are HIPPA compliant and private.

ISGC continues to accept new patients. During these difficult times, please do not be afraid to reach out. Let us help you help yourself, and make the most of the time at home. Phone Wanda Braveman at 831-375-7553 for an intake appointment.

Because of overcrowding and the need for all of us to physically distance ourselves from others, the City of Monterey is asking residents to use the Recreation Trail only for commuting to and from work during the shelter-in-place order.

Brown Chicken Brown Cow is DoorDashing, UberEating, and Take-Outing. I’m just leaving this here in case anyone’s hungry so you can be eating soon. No groaning please.

Brown Chicken Brown Cow is open daily from Noon-7pm for takeout and delivery.

During Monterey County's shelter-in-place order, children 18 and younger can access food through a Monterey County school site - no questions asked. Here is a map of all the food distribution sites in Monterey County.

In the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District, beginning March 30, the district will offer grab and go breakfasts and lunches at 16 school sites, 10am-12pm. Children do not need to be present - a parent or guardian can pick up the meals to take home to their kids.

During Monterey County's shelter-in-place order, the City of Monterey is conducting Operation Outreach to reduce the feeling of isolation during the COVID-19 emergency closure of facilities.

Just phone 831-646-3933 - Monterey Recreation and Monterey Public Library staff will be available to chat with those feeling isolated. Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, and Saturday, 10am-6pm.

Consider Sushi Confidential for your lunch and dinner plans today. We have our full menu available. To help support our community, we are also offering:

The Monterey County Health Officer has released a new shelter-in-place order with further restrictions which is valid now through May 3, 2020. Read the order here.

In light of the Covid-19 pandemic and Monterey County's shelter-in-place order, the City of Monterey has published a list of resources for employers and employees in English and in Spanish .

It includes information on unemployment insurance, disability insurance, paid sick leave, and paid family leave as well as local food banks, cash assistance for service workers and alcohol industry workers, free internet access, free video communication for K-12 students, and more.

Are your kids climbing the walls during this shelter-in-place order? Let them burn off some of that boundless energy! Log into Zoom on Wednesday, April 8, at 12pm and turn them over to Coach Masha of Boxing Strong, who will lead them in a free boxing class conducted live.

Troia Foods, a locally-owned dairy and fine food distributor based in New Monterey, has begun accepting small orders from local residents to support the most essential household needs for fresh, high-quality dairy, pantry, and household items.

Each week Troia Foods will have a Pantry Essentials Kit available for pick up. Products may vary from week to week - you can view the contents of each week's bag on our website . Just place your order online and select your pick up time at checkout. The pick up location is 801 Foam St.

Khartoum is now offering curbside pick-up of any beer, wine, or liquor orders three days a week (Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday) from 4pm - 6pm. Gift cards are also available.

Monterey Holistic Health, a CBD-only retail shop designated as an essential business during the shelter-in-place order, is now open daily, 11am-6pm, at 623 Lighthouse Ave.

MHH carries full spectrum CBD and hemp-derived products including lotions, creams, tinctures, and edibles. We also carry our own line of CBD flower and CBD pre-rolls.