The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health has
reported that the risk from COVID-19 to the general public
remains low, however, due to the high risk for children and
senior citizens, we are implementing additional safeguards at all
recreation facilities.
All senior and recreation center facilities and Community
Gardens will be closed through the end of April 2020.
Family Service Association of Western Riverside County is
currently offering 5 pre-made meal packages and a half gallon of
milk with fruit for seniors citizens 60 years or older. Meal
packages will be distributed through a curb-side service between
11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Redlands Senior Center located at 111 W
Lugonia Ave. Meal packages are limited to one package per
person per week. Senior residents 60 years of age or
older wishing to reserve a meal package may
contact the Senior Helpline phone number at (909) 798-7579.
The Afternoon Snack program for youth has been suspended. The
Redlands Unified School district will be offering free
grab and go meals for children starting March 30 at
various school sites. Visit https://rusdnutrition.org/ for
more information.
During this crisis, the City of Redlands has created a
Never Alone Program to address the isolation
problems faced by many elderly people within the community and
foster a better connection with others. The program uses city
staff and volunteers to routinely call and establish a connection
with the senior citizens in the community. Callers check in on
the seniors to verify their health and safety, but they also try
to become a friend, someone that seniors can look forward to
speaking with on a weekly basis. In situations where someone may
be in need of help or they fail to answer the phone call, a
police officer is dispatched to check on their status.
If you’re interested in participating in the program or becoming
a volunteer call 909-798-7579 or email recreationstaff@cityofredlands.org.
The safety and well being of our community is our top
priority.
For additional information regarding the COVID-19 virus,
please visit https://www.cityofredlands.org/coronavirus-covid-19
