List of Resources and Community Support Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

StartFragmentIn order to help our communities find the resources they need, GBCA is keeping an ongoing list of resources that might be helpful during this time. If you have any verified information that you think would be useful, please send us a message @GreaterBergen on Facebook or Instagram.

GBCA Programs and Services Protocol Change and Closing Notices

• GBCA Head Start Closings – http://bit.ly/33A6lsw

• Jersey City Head Start Food Distribution Schedule 4/21/20 UPDATE – https://bit.ly/2XToGjb

• SPRING RECESS UPDATE: Jersey City Head Start Food Distribution Schedule - https://bit.ly/2UWrElc

• GBCA Paterson Head Start Meal Distribution Schedule UPDATE 4/20/20: https://bit.ly/2Kl9ROs

• Bergen County Head Start Food Distribution Schedule UPDATE 4/22/20 - https://bit.ly/3asWdU7

• Hackensack Public Schools Food Distribution Schedule – http://bit.ly/2WpGaTR

• Garfield Public Schools Food Distribution Schedule – http://bit.ly/2w9gm3F

• GBCA Education & Training Center – http://bit.ly/2IY2yvy

• GBCA Utility Payment Assistance – http://bit.ly/2UhooiP

• GBCA Homelessness Prevention/Rental Assistance – http://bit.ly/2Ujw586

• CHIP Coronavirus Response - https://bit.ly/3bpAJIT

• 1st Bergen Federal Credit Union - www.1stBergen.com

• Paterson Public Schools Employee and District Volunteer Tested Positive for Coronavirus - https://bit.ly/2QMap3o

• List of Bergen County, Jersey City and Paterson Food Pantries: https://bit.ly/3aSxABp

Stimulus Checks

• Calculate How Much You Will Receive From Coronavirus Checks: https://wapo.st/2WKTQsF

• IRS Economic Impact Payments - What You Need to Know: https://bit.ly/2UUAFLs

Testing

• Jersey City, New Jersey Initiates Two Testing Sites for Jersey City Residents: https://bit.ly/2QKY7Zq

Utility

• PSEG: https://nj.pseg.com/newsroom/newsrelease138

Phone and Internet

• AT&T: https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html

• Verizon: https://www.verizon.com/about/news/update-verizon-serve-customers-covid-19

• T-Mobile: https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ceo-update-covid-19

• Comcast: https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19

Community/City/Township

• Jersey City Special Supermarket Times: https://bit.ly/2xs1WMk

• Bergen County Suspends Evictions Amid Coronavirus: https://bit.ly/3dwnckf

• Paterson Supermarkets with Senior Citizen Only Shopping Hours: https://bit.ly/2JiYt52

Food

• Grab and Go Meals, Emergency Food Packages, Baby Formula and Baby Food, Diapers, and Wipes: https://oasisnj.org/

• Find temporary food distribution: http://bit.ly/nj211covid19

• Find food pantries: http://bit.ly/nj211foodpantries

• Apply for food assistance programs: http://bit.ly/nj211snap

• Family Promise of Bergen County "Walk-in Dinner": https://bit.ly/2y9klOd

• Center for Food Action Food Pantries: https://cfanj.org/home-2/news/covid-19-updates/

• Groceries, Supplies and Medicine Delivery: https://www.askumbrella.com/covid-response

• Emergency Food Distribution: At YMCA Meadowlands every Tuesday at 11am until further notice

• List of Bergen County, Jersey City and Paterson Food Pantries: https://bit.ly/3aSxABp

• NJ Human Services Announces $70 Million in Food Assistance for Vulnerable Families in New Jersey: https://bit.ly/39PtmsP

Homeless/Shelter

• Jersey City Expands Free Showers and Food Services to Homeless amid COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2Ug3guy

Auto

• Hyundai: https://www.hyundainews.com/en-us/releases/3002

• Department of Motor Vehicles Expiration Date Extensions: https://bit.ly/2IZpDht

Legal

• New Jersey Legal Services Coronavirus Protocol Updates: https://www.northeastnjlegalservices.org/

Pharmacies

• List of Pharmacies Offering Delivery: https://bit.ly/2XgroPv

Jobs

• Job Resources: https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/coronavirus-job-resources

• State of New Jersey COVID-19 Hiring Portal: https://bit.ly/3doycAp

• State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs Portal: https://bit.ly/39idMFX

• U.S. Department of Labor Resources: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus

Crisis Hotlines

• Crisis Text Line: text “NJ” to 741741

• If you would like to receive texts regarding updates and alerts as it relates to COVID-19, please text "NJCOVID" to 898-211.

• Family Helpline: 1-800-843-5437

• Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-572-7233

• Mental Health Hotline: 866-202-4357

Children

• Talking to Children About COVID-19: https://bit.ly/2QRmWCN

Psychiatry

• American Psychiatric Association Coronavirus Resources: https://www.psychiatry.org/psychiatrists/covid-19-coronavirus

Hudson County Coronavirus Numbers You Need to Know

• JERSEY CITY: If you suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19 please call 201-547-5208 before going to a medical facility. This number is open 24 hours a day.

• BAYONNE: The Senior COVID-19 hotline is 201-858-6105, while the general COVID-19 hotline is 201-858-6705.

• WEST NEW YORK: Residents with questions can call the Department of Health at 201-295-5070 or visit the town’s website at http://www.westnewyorknj.org

• HOBOKEN: The city has two COVID-19 hotlines, one for general info (201-420-5620) and one for seniors (201-420-5625) from 9 a.m. to 8p.m. Residents with questions can also call the Health Department at 201-420-2000 ext. 5211.

• HUDSON COUNTY: To report price gouging, contact the Hudson County Division of Consumer Protection at 201-795-6295 or via email at: hcdca@hcnj.us

• New Jersey Department of Health 24-Hour Public Hotline: 800-222-1222.

• NJ COVID-19 and Poison Center Public Hotline: 800-962-1253 or 800-222-1222.

• HOSPITALS: Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus is advising patients who are experiencing fever, cough, and shortness of breath to call 201-388-1097 to begin the screening process. The hospital is opening a drive-through testing site.

Miscellaneous

• Food assistance, cash assistance, and health insurance: http://njhelps.org/