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As Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic spreads throughout the world, most countries are strongly encouraging folks to begin social distancing and don't make any unnecessary trips.
COVID-19 is especially dangerous for older folks (50+) and immunocompromised individuals. Elderly Asian individuals are arguably the most affected by this. Not only do they face discrimination, they also have barriers of accessibility, mobility, and language.
The goal of this project is to provide support for these people by delivering groceries or running errands, minimizing the contact they have with the outside.
(note I'm not part of this project, heard about it from Facebook friend who is one of the organizers so I copied the description from their website)~~~~
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Free grocery delivery for those impacted by COVID-19~Based on projections, we expect that the new coronavirus will have a severe impact on people in Atlanta. Before long, everyone will know someone personally who's impacted by the pandemic, and institutions will not be able to keep up with the need for aid. Official support will not be available to everyone, particularly those already marginalized and unprivileged.
Time is short, we need to act now to organize ourselves to care for our communities. While the most immediate needs are for medical care, most of us are not medical experts. But everyone can support each other by caring for other vital needs.
No matter how you're affected by the pandemic, the Food4Life program exists to help everyone survive.
WE SUPPORT ANYONE WHO: **Is already self-isolating because their age and/or medical conditions put them in serious danger if they contract the virus; **Can't afford expensive grocery delivery services must either risk exposure or go hungry.** Is sick and cannot leave home for fear of infecting others. **Can't afford groceries because of lost work or structural poverty **Lives in a food desert. Lack of access to healthy food weakens the immune system, putting everyone in greater danger.
THE PROGRAM IS STRAIGHTFORWARD IN PRACTICE: Bulk food is donated by charities, grocery stores, community groups, and farmers. / Volunteers are provided with protective equipment and training for preventing the spread of contagions. / Organizers dispatch volunteers to make deliveries on a schedule, and handle logistics. / Grocery drop-offs are made directly outside the homes of people in need, avoiding direct contact.~Sign up to help~Request free groceries~
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We are an all-volunteer network working to meet the needs of directly impacted communities in Beacon NY in the mid-hudson Valley. We offer support to our neighbors, and are building up a network of neighborhood pod leaders to support our city in a time of crisis. ~~Offers of support form~Requests for support form~Neighborhood Point person sign-up
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Search "caremongering" + your area: Many are on Facebook