COVID-19 Resources
Updated Friday, May 8, 2020
As the COVID-19 pandemic touches every aspect of our lives, we want you to know you’re not alone. To help our community get through this challenging time, we are collecting a list of articles, activities and community resources. We'll keep updating this list to keep it current. Please share these with your friends, family and neighbors.
Children and Youth
Child Care Openings for Essential Workers and Low-Income FamiliesHow To Talk to Your Kids About CoronavirusChild Care for Emergency Workers (pdf)Tips for Keeping Young People Engaged Without SchoolHelping Children Cope with EmergenciesAn Activity Page for Younger Children to Learn How to Cope with a DisasterHow You and Your Child Can De-Stress During Coronavirus
Community
What you need to know about Minnesota's 'stay-at-home' orderSome Ways To Help Others During the PandemicMinnesota Discrimination Helpline
Health and Wellness
Live, Virtual Fitness ClassesOn Demand Fitness VideosProtecting You and Your FamilyMultilingual Resources for COVID-19Facts and Myths About Boosting Your Immune SystemTaking Care of Your Mental Health in the Face of Uncertainty
Food Access
Find Your Local Food Shelf and Learn about SNAP via Hunger Solutions MinnesotaSign Up for SNAP and Other Resources Meal Access while Minneapolis and Saint Paul Public Schools are ClosedMinneapolis Public Schools Meal Pickups
Financial Stability
F.A.Q. on Stimulus Checks, Unemployment and the Coronavirus BillCalculate how much you’ll get from the $1,200 (or more) coronavirus checksWhat the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Could Mean for YouFinancial Support for those Whose Employment is Impacted by COVID-19COVID-19 Resources from LegalHelpMNFederal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and RentersUnemployment Insurance Benefits Application Information in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali. None of this is specific to eligibility based on COVID-19, but it is the process for applying.Virtual Services available at CareerForce for job-seekers