Long Beach assistance programs.

Housing, Food and Rent Assistance

Federal funds have allowed Long Beach California the ability to offer families more aid in their time of need. Help provided will include direct payment of overdue rent of up to six months, security deposit assistance, utility bill payments and even rent payment assistance for the current months rent due. In addition, eviction prevention programs will be run through the city’s Multi-Service Center, which is a branch of Beyond Shelter.

The main housing programs that are being created from the federal funding are the Rapid Rehousing Program and gap rental assistance.

The Long beach gap rental assistance program will provide qualified low income households with money for paying up to six months of back or overdue rent to help those in need reach financial stability.

The other rental assistance program, Rapid Rehousing, will provide up to 18 months of a rental subsidy for those people who are currently homeless or who need housing.

New centers will be set up to provide assistance, including satellite centers and programs through the Long Beach City College, Long Beach Unified School District, and other aid centers likely will be started in these difficult times as well. Call Beyond Shelter at (562) 436-3840.

Long Beach California Salvation Army, which is located at 455 E. Spring St. Long Beach , 90806, runs several programs including an emergency food pantry, and they distribute supplies government food. Bus tokens may be provided to people who need transportation assistance for work or a medical appointment. They are also a great place to learn about other government assistance programs, such as homeless prevention and LIHEAP. Dial (562) 218-2351. Find other California food banks.

Help ME Help You is offered at St. Luke Episcopal Church. Call (562) 733-1147. Emergency food is also offered at this long Beach Church. They also partner with various other local charities and non-profits, and may be able to arrange a limited amount of financial support for the low income in the region.