Rainier Valley Food Bank – open 9:30 – 2 pm, Saturday Wednesday advance call-in only for curbside pick up between 2 pm and 4 pm, working on home delivery solution – info@rvfb.org
WA-BLOC – preparing meals while students are out of school 11:30 am – 1:00 pm, Tue/Thur at Rainier Beach Plaza, counseling on site – info@WA-BLOC.org
Tilth Alliance – getting food to meals on wheels, seniors, daycares – info@tilthalliance.org
LA Resistencia Café (South Park community breakfast M-F 8 am – 10 am, 206-906-9241
Sodo Community Market/Food Bank –M 1:30-7:30 W &F 8-2pm 1915 4th Ave S Seattle 98134
Feed The People Boxes to those in need, first priority is to kids on free reduced lunches, elders and we will have several drop off locations for no contact pick ups throughout Seattle and Renton. For donations, you can drop off to soulful dishes between 1pm-7pm today, 1800 e yesler st Seattle Washington 98122 #feedthepeople #communitymatters
You can also reach out directly: Chef.ariella@gmail.com If you’d like to donate, you can do so here: Venmo :tarik-abdullah
SPS families
Seattle Public Schools – daily meals 11:00 am – 1 pm – seattleschools.org, Family Resource page
News/alerts
King County Communities of Opportunity – information, putting the word out www.kingcounty.gov/COVID
South Seattle Emerald/RV Radio – online hub of resource, regular broadcast about emerging needs, www.rainieravenueradio.world
Education
Cool Math Games: great for phonics or math, read alouds and songs. https://www.coolmathgames.com
PBS Kids:games that are slightly more educational than typical online gameshttps://pbskids.org
Starfall:great for phonics or math, read alouds and songs http://more.starfall.com/?t=289052510&nrb=1&y=1
Parks – all parks, trails and open spaces are open with the exception of the Volunteer Park Conservatory and the Japanese Garden).
Health Insurance
In response to the potential growth of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases, a special enrollment period is now available through April 8, 2020 to qualified individuals who are uninsured. Apple Health enrollment is year-round. To see if you qualify for special enrollment or Apple Health, call customer support between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday at 1-855-923-4633; TTY 1-855-627-9604, orcontact a local certified insurance broker or navigator. Visit the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) FAQs page for more information.
Community Centers
Community Centers – Free shower program for SPS students and community members in need, Deldrige, Green Lake, Meadowbrook, Miller and Rainier Community Centers
Seattle Foundation) – provide flexible resources due to the hardship created by Corona Virus. Email with needs e.g., budget and project description – covid19@seattlefoundation.org
COVID 19 Mutual Aid Society – volunteer recruitment, to assist with delivering food and supplies, volunteer – covid19mutualaidsea@gmail.com
Businesses
Do you have a small businesses with 5 or less employees, low- or moderate-income, and are experiencing loss due to #COVID19, you may qualify for a grant of up to $10K. @SeattleEconomy has a stabilization fund for you: https://bit.ly/2ITxnlb
Resources for Artists and Organizations amid COVID-19
Boys and Girls Clubs of King County- Extended programming during school closure will be limited to 250 per site: There’s no additional cost to current youth and teen Club members. New members will be responsible to pay the $50 membership fee and $25 daily fee. New teen members will just have to pay a $50 membership fee.Scholarships are available for those in need of financial assistance.