Senate Calls Needed Today and Throughout the Weekend to Strengthen SNAP’s Stimulus/Health Impact
From the Food Research and Action Center (http://www.frac.org): Now that H.R. 6201 – Families First Coronavirus Response Act has been signed into law, Congress must immediately pass a comprehensive stimulus package that will both stabilize the economy and provide direct … Continued
PA Department of Aging Resource for Help with Shelter for Seniors, People with Disabilities
The PA Department of Aging would like to share that consumers can contact LINK for help with shelter. More information is below: Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRC) are a nationwide effort to take a seamless approach in the way we … Continued
Find PA Department of Human Services COVID-19 Guidance
The PA Department of Human Services guidance page is at https://www.dhs.pa.gov/providers/Providers/Pages/Coronavirus-2020.aspx. Keep up-to-date on guidance–media releases: https://www.media.pa.gov/Pages/DHS.aspx GUIDE: PA’s Response to COVID-19 Questions about COVID-19? Call 1-877-PA-HEALTH (1-877-724-3258) LIVE daily briefings from the PA Department of Health: pacast.com/live/doh or www.governor.pa.gov/live/ COVID-19 Operational Recommendations for Child Care Providers … Continued
Find COVID-19 Assistance on the 211 Network
If you need assistance finding food, paying housing bills, or other essential services, use the search bar at http://www.211.org/services/covid19 to find your local 211 or dial 211 to speak to someone who can help. Use the CDC COVID-19 Symptom Checker here if you … Continued
Call on Congress to Address Immediate Housing and Health Needs of People Experiencing Homelessness and Low-Income Renters in Coronavirus Response
From the National Low Income Housing Coalition (http://www.nlihc.org): Congress is working quickly to provide critical resources to help households impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, and any package must provide funding for the urgent and unique needs of people experiencing homelessness … Continued
Sign Petition: Enact National Moratorium on Foreclosures and Evictions
Sign the petition to Congress at https://www.dailykos.com/campaigns/petitions/sign-the-petition-to-congress-implement-a-national-moratorium-on-foreclosures-and-evictions: Implement a national moratorium on foreclosures and evictions. As more and more cities and states opt to close restaurants, bars, theatres, and non-essential businesses to flatten the curve and slow the spread of … Continued
Thank PA Delegation for Votes on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
From the Coalition on Human Needs (http://www.chn.org): Thanks to your hard work, the U.S. Senate passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will provide immediate paid sick leave and paid family leave to millions of people, expanded unemployment insurance, … Continued
Tell the Senate to Pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act NOW
In response to this global pandemic, the U.S. House of Representatives is providing leadership and support to millions of working families throughout the United States. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act, passed early Saturday morning with bipartisan support, will provide … Continued
Wolf Administration Directs Families to Emergency Food Assistance During COVID-19 Mitigation
Harrisburg, PA – On March 17, Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued guidance for accessing emergency food assistance for Pennsylvanians at risk of hunger due to measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. “During this time of major precautions to reduce … Continued