Community Resources
The City of Vernon strives to effectively inform members of the community on important news, events, and activities that may be of interest. Please visit this page regularly for updates on happenings in Vernon and in our neighboring cities located in the Southeast region.
EDUCATION/YOUTH RESOURCES
- YMCA Distance Learning Support Program
- LA County Library Laptop Loans, Hotspot Loans, & Printing Pickup
- Low Cost Internet Southeast Community Development Corporation
- Low Cost Internet and Tech Support Human-IT
- LA County Library Virtual Programming
- College Access for All Hotline
- Educational Resources from LAUSD, PBS SoCal, KCET and KLCS-TV
EVENTS
- Drive-thru Food Giveaway @ Gage Middle School – Saturday, October 24th 8:30am-10:00am
- East Los Angeles College Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic – Saturday, October 24th 10am-2pm
- East LA College – 1301 Avenida Cesar Chavez, Monterey Park, CA 91754
- Parking Structure #3
- FREE FOOD FOR FAMILIES! Join Los Angeles County Supervisor Hilda L. Solis on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon at Bell Community Center (6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA 90201). This drive-through giveaway provides family-sized boxes of free food brought to you by the LA Regional Food Bank and the County of Los Angeles. There are no eligibility requirements and the event is open to all. When you arrive in your car, please follow the posted signs to the pick-up area and wear a mask. Enter the distribution area northbound on Pine Ave from Gage Ave. Please do not lineup earlier than 8 a.m. and do not come on foot. Learn more about free food resources at https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/.
- ¡ALIMENTOS GRATIS PARA FAMILIAS! Acompañe a la Supervisora del Condado de Los Ángeles Hilda L. Solis el miércoles, 28 de octubre, de 9 a.m. al mediodía en Bell Community Center (6250 Pine Ave, Bell, CA 90201). Esta entrega de despensas de alimentos en vehículo ofrecerá cajas de tamaño familiar con alimentos gratuitos por parte del Banco Regional de Alimentos de Los Ángeles y el Condado de Los Ángeles. No hay requisitos de elegibilidad y todos están invitados a este evento. Cuando llegue en su automóvil, por favor, siga los letreros hasta que llegue a la zona donde recogerá los alimentos y tenga puesto una mascarilla para la cara. Entre al área de distribución hacia el norte en Pine Ave desde Gage Ave. No forme línea antes de las 8 a.m. y no venga a pie. Puede obtener más información sobre recursos de alimentos gratuitos en https://covid19.lacounty.gov/food/.
FOOD RESOURCES
- Drive-thru Food Giveaway @ Gage Middle School – Saturday, October 24th 8:30am-10:00am
- Southeast Los Angeles Regional Food Distribution October 28 from 9:00am-12:00pm
- Entrega de Comida en Sureste de Los Angeles 28 de octubre de 9:00am-12:00pm
- Grab N' Go Food Centers M-F 7:00am-10:00am
- Free Hot Meal & Fresh Fruits & Vegetables Tuesdays & Thursdays from 11:00am-1:00pm
- Bell Gardens Grab & Go Supper Program for ages 1-18
- Bell Gardens Boys & Girls Club Daily Food Distribution
- Florence Firestone Emergency Food Assistance Program
- Food Distribution for Low Income Individuals and Families
- Distribución de Alimentos para personas de bajos ingresos
- Distribución de alimentos diariamente en Boys & Girls Club de Bell Gardens
- Free Grab & Go Meals at Downey Family YMCA
- Nutrition Assistance for Los Angeles County
- Asistencia Nutricional para el Condado de Los Angeles
- Southeast Los Angeles Food Distributions Flyer
HEALTHCARE
- Free Flu Vaccine from Southeast Rio Vista YMCA
- Vacuna Contra Gripe Gratis en Southeast Rio Vista YMCA
- Talleres de Salud Mental
- South Central Los Angeles Regional Center
- Medi-Nurse Line Available 24-7
- Linea Medi-Nurse Disponible 24-7
- Free COVID-19 Testing in Bell Gardens as of July 6, 2020
- Pruebas de COVID-19 gratis en Bell Gardens desde el 6 de julio del 2020
- My Health LA Flyer
- My Health LA Flyer - Spanish
HOUSING
- Residential Internet Access Services at Vernon Village Park Apartments
- Vernon Housing
- Resident Newsletters
LAW ENFORCEMENT & CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM
RESOURCES FOR PET OWNERS
- South Gate Park Drive-Thru (animal) Vaccine Clinic - Select Saturdays 9:30am - 11am.
- Get your pets vaccinated, microchipped, etc., at South Gate Park Parking Lot located at:
4855 Tweedy BLVD. call 1(800) 988 – VETS for more information
Upcoming dates: October 24th; November 21st; December 19th
RESOURCES FOR SENIORS
RESOURCES FOR VETERANS
TRANSPORTATION
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES