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        General Resources

        • 211.org (nationwide number for information and referrals to social services and other assistance)

        Legal Help

        These programs offer a variety of ways to get legal aid. Some limit their services to people with low incomes.

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        Food Assistance

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        ANC

        General Resources

        • Alaska Department of Health – Division of Public Assistance
        • Anchorage Department of Health Resource List

        Food Assistance

        • Anchorage Food Pantries
        • Food & Nutrition Services (Alaska Department of Health)
        • St. Francis House Food Pantry (Catholic Social Services)
        • New Hope Compassionate Ministry Food Pantry

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – Alaska (US Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Heating Assistance Program (HAP) (Alaska Department of Health)

        LAX

        General Resources

        • California Department of Social Services
        • Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services
        • Orange County Social Services Agency
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        Food Assistance

        • California Food Banks
        • Food Pantry LAX
        • Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
        • Westside Food Bank (Santa Monica)
        • Orange County Food Help
        • Burbank Temporary Aid Center
        • Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County Food Bank

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – California (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Housing & Homelessness Programs (California Department of Social Services)
        • Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
        • Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles
        • Orange County Housing Authority
        • Orange County Housing & Community Development Affordable Housing Rental List
        • Housing Authority of the County of San Bernardino
        • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (California Department of Community Services & Development)

        PDX

        General Resources

        • Oregon Department of Human Services
        • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
        • Multnomah County Department of County Human Services
        • Clackamas County Health, Housing, and Human Services
        • Clark County (WA) Community Services

        Legal Help

        • Oregon Law Help (Legal Aid Services of Oregon)

        Food Assistance

        • Oregon Food Bank
        • Clark County (WA) Food Bank
        • Vancouver St. Vincent de Paul Society Conference
        • Northeast Emergency Food Program (Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon)

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – Oregon (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Homeless Information – Washington (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Home Forward (Multnomah County)
        • Housing Authority of Clackamas County
        • Department of Housing Services of Washington County
        • Vancouver Housing Authority
        • Oregon Home Energy & Weatherization Assistance
        • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Washington State Department of Commerce)

        SAN

        General Resources

        • California Department of Social Services
        • San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency

        Food Assistance

        • California Food Banks
        • San Diego Food Bank
        • Feeding San Diego (Feeding America)

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – California (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Housing & Homelessness Programs (California Department of Social Services)
        • City of San Diego Homelessness Strategies and Solutions
        • San Diego Housing Commission
        • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (California Department of Community Services & Development)

        SEA

        General Resources

        • Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
        • Washington Connection (portal for multiple state-managed programs)
        • City of Seattle Human Services
        • King County Department of Community and Human Services
        • Pierce County Human Services
        • Snohomish County Human Services

        Food Assistance

        • Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Access
        • Northwest Harvest

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – Washington (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Seattle Office of Housing
        • King County Housing Authority
        • Pierce County Housing Authority
        • Housing Authority of Snohomish County
        • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (Washington State Department of Commerce)

        SFO

        General Resources

        • California Department of Social Services
        • San Francisco Human Services Agency
        • County of San Mateo Human Services Agency
        • Alameda County Social Services Agency
        • County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency

        Food Assistance

        • California Food Banks
        • San Francisco-Marin Food Bank
        • Alameda County Community Food Bank
        • Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
        • CALL Primrose
        • Samaritan House

        Housing Assistance

        • Homeless Information – California (U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development)
        • Housing & Homelessness Programs (California Department of Social Services)
        • Housing Authority of the City and County of San Francisco
        • County of San Mateo Department of Housing
        • Housing Authority of the County of Alameda
        • Santa Clara County Housing Authority
        • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) (California Department of Community Services & Development)

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        Latest News

        • AFA News in Review – October 17, 2025
        • Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results
        • Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
        • U.S. Customs & Border Protection Gender Code Requirement
        • Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2025
        • AFA News in Review – October 10, 2025
        • SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025
        • Protecting Yourself From Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
        • Government Affairs Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2025
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025

        Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results

        October 17, 2025

        This message is for pre-merger Alaska Flight Attendants During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of pre-merger Alaska MEC Committee positions to be elected for the upcoming MEC Officer term. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful […]

        Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results

        October 17, 2025

        During this week’s MEC Meeting, our MEC held interviews for the next group of merged MEC Committee Chairpersons and Representatives. We want to thank everyone who expressed interest in the available positions and their willingness to serve. After careful consideration and deliberation, the following candidates have been elected: MEC Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee […]

        U.S. Customs & Border Protection Gender Code Requirement

        October 15, 2025

        Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced changes to the rules surrounding how airlines report information about passengers and crew before flights. This system is called the Advance Passenger Information System, or APIS. These changes are in response to a Presidential Executive Order. What is APIS? APIS is a system that airlines are legally […]

        Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2025

        October 15, 2025

        Our AFA Inflight Service Committee holds regular meetings and discussions with management to receive updates, address Flight Attendant concerns, and advocate for improvements in our workplace. Although our Inflight Service Committee has now merged, meetings with management continue to focus primarily on the Alaska or Hawaiian brands individually. This particular update is centered on the […]

        SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025

        October 9, 2025

        The recent meetings of the SEA Domicile Negotiating Committee in Seattle and Honolulu highlighted both progress and persistent challenges in negotiations with management. While there has been advancement on some issues, significant concerns remain. Key topics under discussion include the transfer processes, return options to HNL or LAX, staffing, moving expenses, and safeguarding existing bases. Our committee prepares for the next round of negotiations in Seattle during the week of October 20.

        Recent Posts

        • AFA News in Review – October 17, 2025
        • Pre-Merger Alaska MEC Committee Election Results
        • Merged MEC Committee Chairperson Election Results
        • U.S. Customs & Border Protection Gender Code Requirement
        • Hawaiian Brand Inflight Service Committee Update – 3rd Quarter 2025
        • AFA News in Review – October 10, 2025
        • SEA Domicile Negotiations – October 2025
        • Protecting Yourself From Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
        • Government Affairs Committee Update – 4th Quarter 2025
        • Air Safety, Health, & Security Committee Meeting Recap – 4th Quarter 2025
        • AFA News in Review – October 3, 2025
        • Joint Contract Negotiations Session 7 – September 2025
        • Refreshed Inflight Mobile Device (IMD) Distribution
        • AFA News in Review – September 26, 2025
        • Scheduling Committee Meeting Recap – September 2025

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