Over 100,00 pounds of food delivered during COVID-19 and counting. As demand grows and we try to support those deeply impacted, Food Connect has launched its Meals Initiative to help support both restaurant workers who have been affected and hunger relief organizations who are serving those in need of emergency food support. Click below to learn more!
COVID-19 Updates
COVID-19 Response and Support
Over 100,00 pounds of food delivered during COVID-19 and counting. As demand grows and we try to support those deeply impacted, Food Connect has launched its Meals Initiative to help support both restaurant workers who have been affected and hunger relief organizations who are serving those in need of emergency food support. Click below to learn more!
Ongoing Monitoring
Food Connect is closely monitoring WHO and CDC guidelines in taking proactive measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus and ensure the continuity of ongoing support for those in need. We are working diligently with all of our partners to ensure clear communication and swift responsiveness during this evolving situation. For the latest updates, stats, and affected locations, please refer to the World Health Organization’s situation dashboard below.
Continuity and Perseverance
Food Connect strongly values its commitment to providing logistical and food support in this time of need during COVID19 as hourly workers go without pay, children miss school meals, and food shelters express increased needs. We will be continuing operations in order to support spikes in food needs for emergency meal sites, shelters, soup kitchens, hospitals, and healthcare workers on the frontlines. To support helping us get food and supplies to those in need during this time, please consider donating.
If you need to schedule a pickup to donate food to local shelters, please schedule a pickup below or download the Food Connect app on your Android or iOS device. To support helping us transfer excess food to those in need during this time, please consider donating.
What is the coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. This is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. This video provides a general introduction to COVID-19 and emerging respiratory viruses.
6 Ways to protect yourself from COVID-19
This video provides a general introduction to Acute Respiratory Infections (ARIs) and basic hygiene measures to protect against infection: including what they are, how they are transmitted, how to assess the risk of infection, and list basic hygiene measures to protect against infection.
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