COVID-19

Latest Public Health information from the CDC can be found here: https://www.coronavirus.gov/

Latest Research Information from the National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

CARES Act Summary: https://taxfoundation.org/cares-act-senate-coronavirus-bill-economic-relief-plan/

CARES Act FAQ: https://taxfoundation.org/federal-coronavirus-relief-bill-cares-act/

Symptom Checker: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/symptoms-testing/symptoms.html

The State’s COVID-19 information page is a great place to learn more about the measures that the state is taking, and to get updates on the virus quickly. https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/

You can view the Governor and Dr. Acton’s daily Press Conference here: https://ohiochannel.org/

Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services website: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndEmployers.stm

Find out if you’re eligible for benefits like meal assistance, utility & rent assistance, Medicaid, and more: https://benefits.ohio.gov/

If you are experiencing symptoms, please try to have someone run errands for you. If that is impossible, please call one of the following resources to see if home delivery can be arranged. Thank you.

To find a food pantry or meal assistance program near you, use this website: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/get-help/kroger-pantry/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2_3GmpbZ6AIV8ZFbCh0kxwq0EAAYASAAEgJgiPD_BwE

If you have recently lost income, you may be eligible for SNAP benefits. Find out more here: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/get-help/snap-assistance/ and apply here: https://ssp.benefits.ohio.gov/apspssp/indexOHLanding.jsp#wlp_applyForBenefits14

Please keep in mind that some of these locations may have closed. We did our best to weed out the resources that are no longer available, but please call before you leave if you’re worried about a closure.

Delaware County:

This website has compiled many of the food distribution resources available in Delaware County: https://www.liveuniteddelawarecounty.org/covid-19

Find out what your school district is doing to help provide meals for students: https://7cb5fca446b7ef946612-f5b3e4dd32a30449e6fabdff5efe9098.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/School-Meals-Information-1.pdf

Delaware County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://delawarehealth.org/women-infants-children/

Mid Ohio Food bank in Delaware County: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Delaware.pdf

If you are able to give anything to help those in need right now, United Way Delaware has compiled organizations in Delaware County that need your help: https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/covid-19

Morrow County:

Cardington Food Pantry continues to operate: http://www.cardingtonfoodpantry.org

If you live in the Cardington School District, the food pantry will attempt to arrange for home delivery.

From the website: “Healthy and younger volunteers are needed during Wednesday pantry hours and will need at least 5, but no more than 10 to pre-pack boxes as well. Boxes are also needed. If you would like to volunteer or can provide boxes, please email cardingtonfp@yahoo.com.”

Morrow County Schools providing lunch assistance: https://morrow.k12.or.us/article/district-provide-meals-during-school-closure

A list of food banks in Marion and Morrow Counties: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/marion_and_morrow_county_food_pa.html

Morrow County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://www.wicprograms.org/li/morrow_county_wic_program_43338

Mid Ohio Food bank in Morrow County: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Morrow.pdf

Richland County:

The BNOC pantry remains open during normal pantry hours: http://www.bnoc.org

Richland Schools to provide meals for students: https://www.richlandsource.com/education/richland-county-schools-to-distribute-lunches-breakfasts-to-students/article_6049730e-6551-11ea-812e-c7162fefb601.html

Here is a list of other food banks and pantries in and around Mansfield: https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/oh-mansfield

Richland County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://www.wicprograms.org/li/richland_county_wic_program_44907

Licking County:

This website has a list of food pantries in the Licking County Area: https://foodpantrynetwork.net/food-pantries/

Get updates on which pantries and soup kitchens are operational during the crisis, and any changes to operation hours: https://www.facebook.com/FoodPantryNetwork/

Licking County Schools providing meals to students: https://www.newarkadvocate.com/story/news/education/2020/03/22/coronavirus-licking-county-schools-feed-students-instructing-online/2882380001/

Licking County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://www.lickingcohealth.org/MCHP/wic.html

Marion County:

Mid Ohio Food bank in Marion County: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Marion.pdf

A list of food banks in Marion and Morrow Counties: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/marion_and_morrow_county_food_pa.html

Marion County Schools providing meals to students: https://www.marionstar.com/story/news/local/2020/03/15/marion-schools-deliver-free-lunches-during-coronavirus-closure/5041567002/

Marion County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://www.wicprograms.org/ci/oh-marion

Muskingum County:

Eastside Ministry has active food banks and an emergency clothing bank: http://eastsideministry.org

The Zanesville Salvation Army has rent and utility assistance, food banks, and an emergency homeless shelter: https://neo.salvationarmy.org/northeastohio/zanesville

A list of Muskingum County food pantries: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/food_pantries_muskingum_county.html

Muskingum County Schools providing meals to students: https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/2020/03/16/christs-table-schools-plan-continuing-food-service/5057383002/

Mid Ohio Food bank in Muskingum County: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Muskingum.pdf

Muskingum County WIC supplemental nutrition information: http://www.zmchd.org/wic/

Franklin County:

Mid Ohio Food bank in Franklin County: https://www.midohiofoodbank.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Franklin.pdf

Franklin County WIC supplemental nutrition information: https://www.columbus.gov/publichealth/programs/women-infants-and-children-wic/

Franklin County Schools providing meals to students: https://www.dispatch.com/news/20200327/coronavirus-despite-closures-columbus-area-schools-feed-kids-at-215-lsquograb-and-gorsquo-sites

Franklin County food banks: https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/columbus_food_banks.html

Families: Check with your children’s school district for details on student lunches.

This time is taking, and will continue to take, a huge toll on both our physical and mental health. Please use these resources as you need and contact a doctor for serious concerns. Call 911 if you have an emergency.

Physical Health:

Assistance with paying for prescriptions:

https://www.unitedwaylc.org/familywize-

https://www.goodrx.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwZKN3rLZ6AIVxkXVCh1ibAH4EAAYASAAEgJnqfD_BwE

Check your Medicaid eligibility: https://benefits.ohio.gov/eligibility-check.html?lang= or 1-844-640-OHIO (6446)

Hospital specific assistance:

Ohio Health Financial Assistance: https://www.ohiohealth.com/patients-and-visitors/paying-for-your-care/financial-assistance/

OSU Hospitals Financial Assistance: https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/patient-and-visitor-guide/financial-assistance

Nationwide Children’s Financial Assistance: https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/your-visit/billing-and-insurance/financial-assistance

Metrohealth Financial Assistance: https://www.metrohealth.org/financial-services/financial-assistance

Try to stay active if you can. There are tons of free resources online. Check YouTube for free yoga classes, zumba routines, body weight exercises, and much more.

Mental Health:

Free Resources:

National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255

Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)

The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Virtual Therapy Resources:

https://www.talkspace.com/ Discount Code: Get $100 off with code 1104U

https://www.betterhelp.com/ Discount Code: PEOPLE

If you are struggling with addiction right now, Healing Hearts Counseling Center has gone fully virtual. They can do virtual assessments, treatment, and therapy sessions. More here: https://www.healingheartscc.com/

If you live in Delaware County, this is an excellent education resource. It also contains resources unrelated to Delaware County, so you can use it no matter where you live! https://www.delawarecountyfamilies.org/educational-resources

Check your local metropolitan libraries for resources for students, parents, and everyone else. Here’s a map. https://library.ohio.gov/using-the-library/find-an-ohio-library/

Explore new places using virtual museum tours. Here are some recommended tours to take: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Spectrum is offering free wi-fi to households with children K-12 for 60 days. To sign up for this service, call 1-844-488-8395. If you already have wi-fi, your existing service provider may also be participating in a bill forgiveness program. We encourage you to reach out to them.

Here is the Ohio Department of Education‘s Student Resource Page: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/OLS-Graphic-Sections/Resources

If you would like to use our letter writing tool to send a letter to Congressman Balderson asking him to provide necessary learning technology to all Ohio students, click here: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/bring-technology-to-ohio-students

Here is a folder of coloring pages for kids: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1A0aq7CF7ahlkY5EbVZi4e97jCFHwl7nR?usp=sharing

Coloring Pages for Adults can be found here: https://www.justcolor.net/

Take a virtual tour of a museum: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

Here are some ways you can volunteer for non-profits from home: https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/living/story/virtual-volunteering-ways-volunteer-home-time-coronavirus-69741410

Here is our campaign’s digital toolkit so that you can volunteer from home: https://www.alaina2020.com/digital-toolkit/

Some other fun at-home activities include:

• Learning a new dance on YouTube
• Creating a Chopped Challenge by making a meal with strange things in your pantry or refrigerator
• Start a book club, a wine club, or any other kind of club with a group of friends
• Learning a new language with DuoLingo or Babbel

If you or your organization needs help setting up a virtual meeting software like Zoom, please reach out to Hannah at hannah@alaina2020.com.

File for unemployment: https://ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/site/jobs/resources/file-for-unemployment

Filing for unemployment user manual: https://unemployment.ohio.gov/PDF/NEW_Workers_Self-Service_User_Guide.pdf

FAQ for Unemployment and Coronavirus: http://jfs.ohio.gov/ouio/CoronavirusAndUI.stm

Under the CARES Act:

• You can apply for unemployment if you are losing wages as a result of COVID-19, or if your employment has been furloughed or eliminated.
• If you are found ineligible and are still losing wages, you can apply for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. 
• If you used up your Unemployment Insurance after 7/1/2019, apply for Unemployment Insurance again to receive the 13 weeks of additional benefits under the CARES Act.
• The CARES Act also provides for $600/week in additional assistance.

Ways to support local Business:

• Buy Gift Cards from your favorite businesses
• Spread the Word about your favorite small businesses and how others can help support them on your social media accounts and online message boards. 
• Donate to their causes and support the Local Business Districts

Delaware*: https://www.mainstreetdelaware.com/

Dublin: https://www.visitdublinohio.com/

Worthington: http://www.experienceworthington.com/

Westerville: https://shopuptownwesterville.com/

Genoa Township: https://www.genoatba.com/

Zanesville: https://www.downtownzanesville.com/

Mansfield: https://www.destinationmansfield.com/

*’Delaware Has Heart’ Homestretch Apparel is creating a t-shirt that we will ship to your door for $24. You can select a Delaware Business of your choice that is involved, and they will donate $10 of the sale to that business. This is an excellent way to help businesses in Delaware, and will provide you with a super soft t-shirt to show your support. If you are a local business and would like to be added to this shirt please email nick@homestretchapparel.com.

Ohio Chamber of Commerce Business Resources: https://ohiochamber.com/coronavirus-business-resources/

CARES Act Guide for Small Businesses: https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act

If you need to lay off employees, please give them this form to expedite their unemployment process: http://www.odjfs.state.oh.us/forms/num/JFS00671/pdf/

‘Delaware Has Heart’ Homestretch Apparel is creating a t-shirt that we will ship to your door for $24. You can select a Delaware Business of your choice that is involved, and they will donate $10 of the sale to that business. This is an excellent way to help businesses in Delaware, and will provide you with a super soft t-shirt to show your support. If you are a local business and would like to be added to this shirt please email nick@homestretchapparel.com.

This is an unimaginably hard time for victims of domestic violence who are trapped in their homes with their abusers, or forced to isolate on their own or with children. Here is a list of organizations that can help you:

The Ohio Domestic Violence Network, updated daily: http://www.odvn.org/covid-19-resources

Contact the national Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/help/ or 1-800-799-7233

A list of national hotlines and resources for various situations: https://www.futureswithoutviolence.org/get-updates-information-covid-19/