I know many are feeling a little overwhelmed & powerless right now in the face of this #COVID19 public health crisis — so I wanted to share some ways you can take action to help our neighbors & communities during this time of need.
Feel free to share your ideas, too! Thread👇🏻
Feel free to share your ideas, too! Thread👇🏻
1) Volunteer at your local food bank!
Our food banks are facing severe shortages of vols due to #coronavirus — so if you're healthy & able, find your local food bank & help!👉🏻feedingamerica.org/find-your-loca…
If unable to vol, consider making a donation online. mercurynews.com/2020/03/13/cor…
Our food banks are facing severe shortages of vols due to #coronavirus — so if you're healthy & able, find your local food bank & help!👉🏻feedingamerica.org/find-your-loca…
If unable to vol, consider making a donation online. mercurynews.com/2020/03/13/cor…
2) Donate blood to your local blood center!
Blood banks are also facing severe shortages due to #COVID19. But they need it now, more than ever. If you are healthy & able, find your local blood center to make a donation —> aabb.org/tm/donation/Pa… abc7news.com/health/bay-are…
Blood banks are also facing severe shortages due to #COVID19. But they need it now, more than ever. If you are healthy & able, find your local blood center to make a donation —> aabb.org/tm/donation/Pa… abc7news.com/health/bay-are…
3) Support local small businesses by buying gift cards or shopping online!
The #coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on our local businesses—& it’s b/c social distancing *is* the responsible thing to do. But you can still buy gift cards now, to use later!lifehacker.com/support-your-l…
The #coronavirus pandemic is taking a toll on our local businesses—& it’s b/c social distancing *is* the responsible thing to do. But you can still buy gift cards now, to use later!lifehacker.com/support-your-l…
4)Help friends & family who need childcare during school closures!
W/schools closing due to #COVID19, parents who still need to work are scrambling to figure out childcare.
Offer to help if you can!
Or see if your community is offering childcare options.sfchronicle.com/local-politics…
W/schools closing due to #COVID19, parents who still need to work are scrambling to figure out childcare.
Offer to help if you can!
Or see if your community is offering childcare options.sfchronicle.com/local-politics…
5) Collaborate w/neighbors to check in on & help the most vulnerable in your community!
Many neighborhoods are developing plans to help vulnerable neighbors, who may need supplies & assistance.
This article has tips for how to—safely—be a good neighbor!vice.com/en_us/article/…
Many neighborhoods are developing plans to help vulnerable neighbors, who may need supplies & assistance.
This article has tips for how to—safely—be a good neighbor!vice.com/en_us/article/…
These are a few ways you can help in this time of need—share your ideas below!
Lastly, health & safety is our priority. If you’re feeling sick—stay home! And we all must practice social distancing & proper hand washing.
Together, we will get through this.nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/…
Lastly, health & safety is our priority. If you’re feeling sick—stay home! And we all must practice social distancing & proper hand washing.
Together, we will get through this.nbcbayarea.com/entertainment/…
