Economic COVID-19 Resources for Families

New Hope Ministries | Emergency Housing Assistance

• https://nhm-pa.org/news/emergency-housing-assistance/?fbclid=IwAR0jO3shBAu2_oQdrdiwOtprxhI7LLhkf89O4lRcxFu1ebUm5vinmchJf_k (click here)
• If a person or family living within New Hope’s service area is facing an economic hardship and needs emergency resources to help pay a housing bill such as rent, utility, or a security deposit, due to COVID-19, they are encouraged to contact New Hope Ministries at: (717) 432-2087 x3009
• If you do not live in our service area, please call 2-1-1 to find an agency that can help with emergency housing needs.

Sheetz  Kidz Meal Bagz

• https://www.sheetz.com/news/kidzmeals (click here)
• Kidz Meal Bagz is a program providing free meals to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals will be available all day starting Thursday, April 2nd and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink.

Unemployment Benefits (It is recommended you apply online for fastest results and processing)

• https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx (click here)

SNAP Benefits/Food Stamps - Online or via phone

• https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome (click here)
• Help Line- 1-800-692-7462

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank - 717.564.1700

• 3908 Corey Road, Harrisburg, PA 17109
• http://www.centralpafoodbank.org/ (click here)

Utility Assistance - If you are struggling to pay your utility bills, contact your service provider right away. Many utility service providers offer emergency assistance programs at this time.

• Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
• https://liheappm.acf.hhs.gov/navigator (click here)
• 1-866-452-6152

Health Care/Medical Assistance - 1-866-550-4355

• https://www.compass.state.pa.us/compass.web/Public/CMPHome (click here)

County Assistance Office’s across the state are closed, but the link provides access info to residents.

• https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/DHS_details.aspx?newsid=498 (click here)

2-1-1 United Way - Call: 2-1-1

• http://www.pa211.org/ (click here)

PA Coronavirus Health Website

• https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx (click here)

If you have seen a reduction in pay due to COVID-19 and are struggling to make your rent, mortgage, credit card, or loan payments, contact your lender right away. Explain your situation and ask about hardship programs that may be available. Regulatory agencies have encouraged financial institutions to work with customers impacted by the coronavirus.

These resources compiled by social worker, Beth Walden.

Rebecca Slavinsky's (CAIU Social Worker) Covid19 Resources Page

• https://sites.google.com/capitalareaiu.org/mrs-slavinskys-page/covid-19-resources (click here)