COVID-19 Resources

Psychological Support for Essential Workers through GMU: Free, anonymous COVID-19 Essential Workers Emotional Support Line at: 703-215-1898. Mon-Fri 8:30am-8:30pm, 830am-4pm Saturdays. More info at here.
Virginia Health Care Foundation has compiled a wide-ranging list of resources for health care and frontline workers to help support these frontline staff. Click here for more information.
The Virginia Nurses Association has also compiled a list of resources and free webinars to support health care professionals. Click here to find this information.I
Information from SPAN (Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia) SPAN Virtual Public Forum "Coping with Grief & Loss" Monday, February 22, 2021 from 6-7:30 pm. Register here.
Balancing Life Series: recordings from VCE & NC State Balancing Life series can be found under Online Training Recordings at https://ext.vt.edu/covid-19updates/resources.html or on YouTube at https://bit.ly/3dcSAnl
Exercise videos by Eat Smart, Move More
Proper Handwashing Video
Six Steps to Stop the Spread (Multi-Language)
Local Health Resources from Virginia Hospital Center
Mental Health Resources from Virginia's National Alliance on Mental Illness
Kitchen Activities for Young Kids
Tips for Picky Eaters
Healthy Eating on a Budget
Arkansas Extension's Yoga for Kids

Virginia Department of Social Services: COVID Updates and Resources Page
SNAP (food stamps):
- SNAP Eligibility Calculator: Virginia Poverty Law Center created a SNAP eligibility calculator that is mobile-friendly and simple to use. Find out if you may be eligible for SNAP and an estimated amount of benefits you could receive. This will help families and individuals get a sense of whether or not they should apply for benefits: https://vplc.org/snap-calculator/
- Virginia Department of Social Services
- Arlington County SNAP
- Pandemic-EBT Client Flier
- FAQs about P-EBT cards
- SNAP Memo for States
Arlington County:
- COVID-19 Food Assistance
- Food, Financial and Medical Assistance for Neighbors in Need
- If you need assistance getting groceries or meals, please call 703-228-1300
- Locations of food pantries and free meal pick-up for children and families are shown on this map
- Cooperative for a Hunger Free Arlington: English
- Cooperative for a Hunger Free Arlington: Spanish
- Cooperative for a Hunger Free Arlington: Mongolian
- Cooperative for a Hunger Free Arlington: Amharic
Arlington Public Schools (APS):
- Free grab-n-go lunch/breakfast will be provided to kids 2-18 yrs old during the closure.
- School meals in Arlington: https://www.apsva.us/post/food-service-to-begin-tue-sept-8-at-21-school-locations-across-arlington/
- All APS students qualifying for McKinney Vento Homeless Education services will receive free school meals for the school year. Please visit: https://www.apsva.us/student-services/homeless/
Real Food for Kids (Arlington): Grab and Go Meals for Families: At Bayou Barkery (by Courthouse metro) meals on hold for the time being.
Alexandria City Public Schools (ACPS):
- School Closure Grab & Go Meal Information: All children aged two to 18-years-old and any ACPS student over the age of 18 will have access to meals at the ACPS food distribution sites until the end of the year, regardless of their paying status. Children do not need to be registered ACPS students to qualify for food. https://www.acps.k12.va.us/schoolclosurefood
City of Alexandria:
- Hunger Free Alexandria
- Frozen Meals Home Delivery Program for 60+
Seniors:
No Kid Hungry’s text message line is live in Virginia. Text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 to find free meal sites near you for kids and teens 18 years old and younger.
YMCA of DC Metro Region
Local Food Pantries
- Arlington Food Assistance Center (Arlington residents)
- ALIVE (City of Alexandria residents)
- Hunger-Free Alexandria (check for updates on their websites; list of several pantries)
- Food For Others (Fairfax, Falls Church, Arlington)
- Capital Area Food Bank
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Food Pantry

Financial questions about Renting, Credit, Mortgage issues, or Foreclosures? Our colleagues at VCE Prince William Financial Education & Housing Counseling program offer HUD certified Housing/Financial Counseling services available by phone or on-line at www.pwcgov.org/money. Make an appointment at SmartMoney@pwcgov.or g or toll free 1-833-501-8763.Arlington COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs for Renters and Landlords
Arlington Housing Resources
Arlington COVID-19 Coronavirus FAQs for Renters and Landlords
Eviction Resources. Visit https://cvlas.org/covid-19/ for some helpful information:
- The Central Virginia Legal Aid Society has some helpful information on the CDC federal moratorium at their website: https://cvlas.org/covid-19/
- The Alliance for Housing Solutions also has some helpful information in this newsletter from 9/4: https://mailchi.mp/8e90466fb8b7/national-eviction-moratorium-starts-today?
- For more details about the moratorium and a sample declaration that renters can use, read NLIHC's and NHLP's Overview of National Eviction Moratorium and National Eviction Moratorium: FAQ for Renters.
- The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance also has great resources, including an Eviction Prevention and Housing Stability Toolkit: https://nvaha.org/covid-19-resources-and-updates/

Virginia American Water will be placing a moratorium and discontinuing service shut offs at this time. Additionally, Virginia American Water will begin the restoration of service to previously shut-off customers. If your service has been turned off, prior to March 12, 2020, we will restart your service. Visit: https://amwater.com/vaaw/

Dominion Energy: If you are facing financial difficulties, please contact us. You may be eligible for short-term payment extensions and long-term payment assistance. To learn about these and other options, click here. We also provide tips on how to lower your bill, which you can find here.

COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program: https://vaservices.dss.virginia.gov/CARES/
- The Virginia COVID-19 Energy Assistance Program is designed to assist low-income households who are not eligible to receive assistance from the existing energy assistance programs because:
  - They do not meet the financial criteria OR
  - The vulnerable individual (household member who is age 60 or over/disabled/under age 6) criteria
Depending on the availability of funds, the program will provide a one-time payment of $300 to assist eligible households with payment of a heating or cooling expense.

Virginia Wifi Hotspot Locator
Arlington County Wfi Hotspots
Xfinity Wifi Hotspots are free to anyone in need of internet access. Here you can find more details and locate your nearest hotspot.
Comcast is offering free Internet Essentials to limited-income households for 60 days.
Cox has updated customer service informaion.

Federal Resources:
- COVID-19, the CARES Act
- Ley de Ayuda, Alivio y Seguridad Económica por Coronavirus (CARES)
- Internal Revenue Service- The deadlines to file and pay federal income taxes have been delayed until July 15, 2020.
- Use the IRS Non-Filer Tool today to find out if you’re eligible for an Economic Impact Payment worth $1,200: Use the Non-Filers: Enter Payment Info Here tool if you do not normally and are not planning to file a federal income tax return for 2019 for any reason including: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/non-filers-enter-payment-info-here
- U.S. Consumer Finance Protection Bureau
- Estafas relacionadas con el coronavirus (Scams in Spanish)
- U.S. Department of Labor
- Social Security
Commonwealth of Virginia Resources:
- Unemployment information can be found at the Virginia Employment Commission.
- Unemployment Benefits: Lost Wages Assistance Program (the FEMA money that was allocated to states): Read the website for exact details. Payments may start around September 30th https://www.vec.virginia.gov/html/lwa.html
- Apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families with minor children (TANF) here.
- COVID Resources for Small Businesses
Local Arlington County & Alexandria City Resources:
Other Financial Resources:
- How to Make Your Money Last Longer
- Resources Balancing Life: Family Finances During Covid-19
- America Saves Financial Tips
- When Your Income Drops Lessons
- Financial questions about Renting, Credit, Mortgage issues, or Foreclosures? The VCE Prince William Financial Education & Housing Counseling program offers HUD certified Housing/Financial Counseling services available by phone or on-line at www.pwcgov.org/money; Make a confidential appointment at SmartMoney@pwcgov.org or toll free 1-833-501-8763.

Retirement Planning & Investment Basics, May 14th & 21st. Register here.
VCE Personal Finance Course. Email Aisha Salazar with any questions.
VCE Arlington Financial programs
Extension Master Gardener Classes
Home Energy Use 101
ServSafe® Food Handler, Manager & Responsible Alcohol Training including classes on COVID-19.

4-H at Home: Explore educational activities for kids and teens while they're home from school during COVID-19.
4-H Healthy Living Activity Guide
Virginia Department of Education
COVID-19 and Virginia Public Schools
PBS At-Home Learning

Free Financial Coaching
Master Gardener Help Desk
Cooking/Nutrition/Food Safety

SCAN of Northern Virginia has additional resources available for children and families.

Gardening during COVID-19

VCE special gardening/food handling precautions during COVID-19: in English and Spanish:

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