COVID-19 Stay at Home Resources and Ways to Help or Get Help
We remind our neighbors that all our in-person events are canceled or postponed through the month of April. There is a citywide and statewide stay at home order until further notice.
Below is an updated list of helpful resources and things to know while you are staying at home.
You are also welcome to reach out to us at contact@passyunk.org with questions and we will do our best to direct you to city offices. Stay safe and stay connected even while were all at a distance!
FINDING INFORMATION
From the City
- Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates to your phone.
- phila.gov/COVID-19
- Archive of updates from the city
- Coronavirus helpline 1-800-722-7112
- Daily broadcast updates @PHLPublicHealth
From the Commonwealth
Health Resources
- Guidance from the CDC
- Guidance from the State
- Guidance from the City
- City of Philadelphia Coronavirus helpline 1-800-722-7112
- Need help coping? Text PA to 741-741
Other City Departments and City-wide Agencies
- School District of Philadelphia
- Archdiocese of Philadelphia
- Parks and Recreations – Guidelines here
- SEPTA
- Water Department
DATE CHANGES FOR CITY, STATE, AND FEDERAL PROGRAM
- The IRS has moved the tax filing deadline to JULY 15
- The Commonwealth of PA has moved the tax filing deadline to JULY 15
FINDING SUPPLIES AND GROCERIES
Grocery stores continue to be open for essential visits. Please remember to leave morning hours for seniors and others who might be particularly vulnerable to coronavirus. Neighbors might also consider the wide variety of grocery delivery services.
Local Grocery Delivery and Contactless Pickup options:
- Giordano’s Fresh Essential Boxes
- Mighty Bread
- Amigos Bakery
- Mercado – 9th Street Market and other Local Shops
- Primal Supply
- Philly Foodworks
- Lancaster Farm Fresh CSA
Local Restaurants offering contactless pick-up and delivery
- Dining at a Distance takeout/delivery list
- Local Deli Delivery List from Passyunk Post
- Citywide crowdsourced food delivery/pickup list
- Crowdsourced Passyunk Ave food delivery/pickup Listing
Additional options for contactless supplies and food support
- Free nutritious food boxes from the city
- City program for free meals for school-aged children
- Free food resources from Philabundance
- To-go Sack Meals from Old Pine Street Community Center
- Mutual Assistance Request Form (Volunteer Run)
- Buy Nothing East Passyunk
- Philadelphia Diaper Bank
WAYS TO HELP
Relief Funds
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
- Senior Food Delivery organized by Elizabeth Fiedler
- Volunteer organized Mutual Assistance Program
- Volunteer with SEAMAAC for food distribution
Support for Healthcare Workers
- Feed the ER
- Call from the City for masks, gowns and other supplies
- Sew Face Masks Philadelphia (not necessarily for Healthcare Workers)
Support for Schools and Teachers
Support for Local Businesses and Their Staff
- Bartender crowdsourced tip jar spreadsheet
- Restaurant worker support fund
- Citywide crowdsourced restaurant delivery/gift card list
- Post about Passyunk area business (please add ways to help!)
City and Non-Profit organized Direct Action and Volunteering
- Volunteering with Philabundance
- City ServePhiladelphia volunteer corps opportunities
- Donating Blood (by appointment only)
- Food and Essential Goods Donations to Old Pine Street Community Center
FINDING SUPPORT
- Information for PA Employees Impacted by the pandemic
- Applying for Small Business Relief from the City
- Compass State Benefit system
- Disaster Loans from the US Small Business Administration
- Congressman Dwight Evans COVID-19 Resources
- PA Representative Elizabeth Feidler’s Office Resources (generally S. of Wharton check your State Rep here.)
- PA Representative Brian Sims’s Office Resources (generally N. of Wharton check your State Rep here. )
- Community Legal Services Resource Guide
- Crowd-Sourced Resource Guide of links to public information
- PCCY Family Resource Guide
THINGS TO DO, TEACHING RESOURCES, WELLNESS, AND ENTERTAINMENT
While you’re home, it’s a great time to:
Additional Resources and Inspiration
- Guidance from the City of Digital Access
- Creative PHL’s list of virtual arts experiences
- Crowdsourced spreadsheet of education, wellness, and entertainment
- The Rainbow Connection Art Project
- Virtual Karaoke Tips
- First Person Arts COVID-Stories
- Philadelphia Theatre Artists Going Virtual
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