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
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