Friend,
Over these last two months, we have come together as a community, supporting and caring for one another during this difficult and uncertain time. But there are still those in our community who need our help.
If you’re self-isolating or in a high-risk group, donating funds, medical supplies or care packages is a great way to support our community. If you are otherwise healthy, in a low-risk group, and engaging in social distancing, you may also want to consider volunteering as your help is desperately needed. Find below, a list of tremendous organizations you can help:
- The Red Cross is in critical need due to the outbreak as blood drives continue to be canceled. Please consider making an appointment to donate lifesaving blood, platelets and AL Elite plasma
Bucks County Opportunity Council
- BCOC is holding another food drive May 20th. Check their flyer for more information https://www.bcoc.org/assets/COVID-Food-Drive-May-6-and-20-_2.pdf. If you are in need, check out their food distribution locations and times here https://www.bcoc.org/assets/Programs/Food-Documents/Recipes-New-Format/Fresh-Connect-Bucks-County-Flyer.pdf
- CLC is asking for food donations to be dropped off Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. Click the link below for information on specific foods needed. If you are in need, visit their food distribution on Sunday, May 3rd from 1-3pm. https://www.facebook.com/clcbensalem/photos/a.222282461142545/2836588056378626/?type=3&theater
Coalition to Shelter and Support the Homeless
- Providing assistance to the homeless during the crisis. Visit their website to find out how to donate or volunteer
- To help volunteer, please call 267-450-5191 for information on Upper Bucks Shelters and openings, or visit www.facebook.com/Upper-Bucks-Code-Blue-311731318930218/
- Supporting local food banks here in Pennsylvania, distributing food to families hit the hardest by the outbreak
Food Pantries:
- Bucks County local food pantries can be found here
- Donate to the Montgomery County food bank here
- A Free Mobile Farm Market that provides fresh produce to low income families and seniors at three locations throughout Bucks County each week
- Fuel the Fight is partnering with struggling local restaurants to purchase meals for local hospitals and our brave front line workers. Donate to help them continue to support our community.
- Klein Life’s Choice Food Program is looking for volunteer support Monday-Friday at their food pantry to help stock shelves, pack bags etc. For more information on how to volunteer email us at [email protected]
Local Hospitals
- Support by donating funds, medical supplies, or food and care packages
- Bucks County local hospitals can be found here
- Montgomery County local hospitals can be found here
MontCoPA COVID-19 Response Fund
- Supporting non-profit organizations on the front lines helping Montgomery County's most vulnerable populations during this crisis
- Supporting those facing food insecurity
- Philabundance is building and distributing emergency food boxes across our nine-county service area
- Purchases surplus food from local farms to distribute to local residents in need
- Sign up to volunteer your time to assist our county's most vulnerable residents in this time of crisis
- Financial contributions allow them to quickly respond to changing needs. In-kind goods of non-perishable food, baby supplies, hygiene products, cleaning and sanitizing items, and paper products are also welcome at select Salvation Army facilities.
United Way of Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund
- Bucks County COVID-19 Recovery Fund is a local, coordinated emergency response fund to support that short- and long-term financial recovery of people in Bucks County
- Providing emergency child care for health care workers and first responders; food for children without access to school meals; and outreach to seniors in social isolation
- Providing emergency and permanent housing to those in need
For updated information, don’t forget to visit www.coronavirus.gov to access helpful tips and ways to keep yourself and your loved ones safe during this outbreak
Thank you and stay well, together we will overcome this.
Brian Fitzpatrick
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