Food 

City of Phila Meal Sites 

https://www.phila.gov/2020-03-28-where-to-find-free-nutritious-food-during-covid-19/ 

  • If you need additional food for your family, call 311 for help finding a food pantry.
  • Call the WhyHunger hotline at 1-800-5HUNGRY to find food pantries near you, or visit the WhyHunger website.
  • Text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479 to receive a list of food pantries near you.

Phase 4 of Distance Learning: HERE

Laptops 

Chrome Book distribution info: HERE

 

WiFi/Internet 

Internet Essentials from Comcast: HERE

Internet/Cable (Verizon subscribers):  Due to economic circumstances related to the coronavirus and to keep customers connected during this economic and global crisis; Verizon waives late fees for those impacted by COVID-19.

 

Questions about completing credits, graduation, virtual classes 

https://phillygoes2college.org/covid-19-resource-guide/high-school-students/

This guide has links and responses to many questions students will likely have: https://www.philasd.org/coronavirus/

Email: covid19info@philasd.org

Phila SD Hotline: 215-400-5300

Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 11:30am

 

FAQ’s regarding gaining credits, marking periods, grading, standardized tests, remote learning and more directly from the Phila School District Website; check here regularly for the most up to date information — this link is regularly updates: HERE 

 

Use this link to find regular updates regarding FAFSA, SAT, financial aid package info etc. as it becomes available. When you click the link scroll down to the “Updates from the Education Field” Section  

 

Website for appealing your financial aid package; Swift Student 

 

Unemployment due to Covid 19 

FabYouth Philly is hiring teens this summer! Apply here! 

INFORMATION FOR PENNSYLVANIA EMPLOYEES IMPACTED BY COVID-19 –> Click Here!

 

Questions/Concerns about paying Utilities 

PECO:  No services will be cut off and there will be no late payment fees until May 30th.  Click here for resources to help pay your bill.

PGW:  No services will be cut off and there will be no late payments until further notice.  Click here for resources to help pay your bill.

 

Are you learning from home while taking care of siblings or family?

https://phillygoes2college.org/covid-19-resource-guide/current-college-students/

Scroll down to the “Completing semester remotely” section and click the “How can I be productive if my siblings are also home from school….” link 

 

Experiencing Homelessness or in Foster Care 

https://hope4college.com/covid-19-response-for-students-who-are-homeless-or-with-experience-in-foster-care/

 

Resources for Undocumented Families/Communities 

Tangible support for undocumented communities during Covid-19

 

Bored or not being productive at home? 

https://phillygoes2college.org/covid-19-resource-guide/college-access-counselors/ 

Click on “I can’t go to the gym” Link 

Scroll to the last few pages for activities and suggestions 

This spreadsheet was created by teens, for teens! 

 

Lonely or miss social connection/their friends?

https://phillygoes2college.org/covid-19-resource-guide/college-access-counselors/ 

https://phillygoes2college.org/covid-19-resource-guide/current-college-students/

Scroll all the way to the bottom and click on the link “how can I stay socially connected?” 

 

Mental Health Support beyond self-care 

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1P2FTSiDg9Md5J8sF388l9FjuJCRC3MypJUrkc6VyKLg/edit