COVID-19
Need to Know
Food Resources
· Grab and Go Breakfast/Lunch for Ligonier Valley School District
Ligonier Valley School District will be providing bagged breakfasts and lunches for any child under 18 years of age. Children must accompany their parents/guardians to receive the meals.
Meals will be available for pickup daily, Mon. - Fri. at the following locations and times:
o Waterford Fire Hall 10:15 am -- 11:15 am
- Ligonier Borough Fire Hall - 10:30-11:30 A.M.
o Cook Township Community Center - 10:15 - 11:15 A.M.
o Fairfield Fire Hall 10:30 am – 11:30 am
o Bolivar Fire Hall 10:45 am – 11:45 am
o New Florence Fire Hall 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
- Fairfield Manor, 11:30 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
o Seward Fire Hall 11:15 am – 12:15 pm
- St. Clair Manor, 12:00-12:30 P.M.
If you are interested in picking up a meal, please call 724-238-5696, ext 109, or email rshafron@lvsd.k12.pa.us, with the number of children that will accompany you and the site pick up location.
· Heritage United Methodist Church- Free Food Pantry set up on the side of the church facing creamery
107 S Market St, Ligonier, PA 15658 (724) 238-2627
Food Resource
http://www.endhungerinlatrobe.com/EndHungerInLatrobe/Welcome
SHEETZ
· https://www.sheetz.com/news/kidzmeals
o Kidz Meal Bagz starting Thursday, April 2, 2020
o Kidz Meal Bagz is a program providing free meals to help children and families in need as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meals will be available all day starting Thursday, April 2nd and will include a turkey sandwich, chips and a drink.
o Families interested in taking advantage of the free Kidz Meal Bagz program should go to participating Sheetz locations and ask an employee at the register for a meal. Families will be offered one bag per child. Meals will be available daily while supplies last.
· Latrobe Salvation Army is supplying food to anyone who is hungry between the hours of 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, Tuesday thru Friday. No age or income requirements.
· Myriam’s table – Ligonier
Curbside Menu:
Announcing our first ever Myriam’s Table Curbside Family Meals Menu! Thursday, Friday, & Saturday Curbside Takeout Lunch & Dinner 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Call (724) 238-4584 for Myriam’s Table curbside dining. Our staff will deliver meals to your car in the parking lot behind our restaurant. Please bring cash for payment.
221 W. Main St. Ligonier, P.A. 15658
Patron Pricing
To help those who need assistance in our community, and for those who want to help others, we're excited to announce our patron pricing model for our Curbside Family Meals Menu.
o Regular Family Meal - $10 per person.
o Gratis Family Meal - $0 per person: the cost of the meal will be picked up by local community members and our patron guests.
o Patron Family Meal - $20 per person, purchases two meals, one for you and one Gratis Family Meal for someone in need.
· Griffith’s Tavern: 11710 Route 56 Hwy E, Armagh 814-446-5393. Details on their Facebook page.
o Free lunch for school children preK-12th grade starting Tuesday from 11:30- 1.
o Burger and fries, ½ grilled cheese and fries, chicken strips and fries or small cheese or pepperoni pizza
· Big Black Grill: 103 E. Byers Ave., New Stanton. Details on their Facebook page.
o Free kids meal for any students in need
Choose from Pulled Pork sandwich, Pulled chicken sandwich, or hot dog + 1 side
· Hunker Fox’s Pizza Den: 1669 New Stanton Ruffsdale Road.
o Starting Monday, free pizza slices and water at the restaurant or $4.99 delivery of “kids school lunch deal” that must be ordered a day in advance. The deal is available 11 a.m.-2 p.m. for a small cheese pizza and drink.
· Loucks Park: North Chestnut Street, Scottdale. Monday, 11-noon, JJ’s Pizza, hot dogs, snacks, drinks.
· Mad Pies: 811 Water St., Scottdale. Tuesday-Friday starting at 11 a.m.
o Students must have an ID or be accompanied by a caregiver. Pizza, chicken tenders, peanut butter and jelly, macaroni and cheese. Details on Mad Pie’s Facebook page.
· Rocco’s Pizzeria: 112 S. Third St., Youngwood. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
o Slice of pizza, tossed salad, chicken tenders and fries. Details on Rocco’s Facebook page.
· Tapped Brick Oven & Pour House: 6044 Lincoln Highway, Hempfield. Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. while school is shut down.
Chicken tenders and fries, kid’s pizza and kid’s spaghetti. Details on Tapped’s Facebook page.
Food, Housing Bills, Free Childcare, or other Essential Services
· http://www.211.org/services/covid19
· https://www.internetessentials.com/
Comcast is offering free internet for the next 60 days to students who are in need. The link above is for families to navigate for more information.
· https://westmorelandca.org/links/covid-19-resources-and-links/
· Where to reach Pennsylvania government services while practicing social distancing:
o 🧑💻 File for unemployment compensation: bit.ly/3a2qARW
o 👤 Talk mental health: Text PA to 741-741
o 👨⚕ Apply for Medicaid: on.pa.gov/compass
o 🍎 Apply for SNAP: on.pa.gov/compass
o 👶 Apply for WIC: Call 1-800-942-9467
o 🏡 Get help with home heating: on.pa.gov/LIHEAP
o 📬 Sign up to vote by mail ballot: VotesPA.com/ApplyMailBallot
o 💲 Report price gouging: Email pricegouging@attorneygeneral.gov
o 📑 Get answers to tax questions: revenue-pa.custhelp.com
o 💳 Credit/mortgage/rent advice: on.pa.gov/2Jb8UYp
o 🏫 Learn about school closures: education.pa.gov/COVID19
o 🚙 Access driver services: dmv.pa.gov/online-services
o 🧑💼 Connect with professional license services: www.pals.pa.gov
o ⚠️ Receive health/safety text alerts: on.pa.gov/AlertPA
Educational Resources and Extra Curricular Activities
· https://www.pittsburghzoo.org/bringing-the-zoo-to-you/ - The Pittsburgh Zoo
· https://theweekendjaunts.com/online-resources-and-tools-for-kids-during-the-covid-19-outbreak/
· https://hdontap.com/ - Live Stream of animals
· https://medium.com/gopeer/students-from-harvard-mit-uc-berkeley-give-free-tutoring-to-k-12-students-229cff0e3464 - Free tutoring
· https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/03/28/covid-19-disney-closed-experience-your-favorite-rides-virtually/2932473001/- Disney Virtual Rides
· w ww.filmedonstage.com -Free Musicals
· Instructables.com – Instructions for coding, crafts, gardening, wood working, electronics, music and more
· Cosmickids.com-Exercise for all ages
· Kitchentableclassroom.com- Online art classes for kids
· Adventuresinfamilyhood.com- 20 virtual Field Trips to Take with Your Kids
Tips and Tools for COVID-19
· https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/tips-social-distancing-quarantine-isolation-031620.pdf : From SAMHSA – tips for social distancing and how to handle quarantine and isolation
· https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/emotional-wellness/Pages/Responding-to-Childrens-Emotional-Needs-During-Times-of-Crisis.aspx -Talking to Children about Emotions they may have
· https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fabout%2Fcoping.html : Managing Stress for Adults and Children during COVID-19
· https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/school-climate-safety-and-crisis/health-crisis-resources/talking-to-children-about-covid-19-(coronavirus)-a-parent-resource : Another resource focused on how to talk to children about COVID-19
· The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Information Center
· Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019
· Are your kids anxious about coronavirus? Dr. G is here to help
· Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus: Kids worry more when they're kept in the dark
· Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
· Tips for Trauma-Informed Parenting During Social Distancing- Part 1-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsOMMMiGOGo&feature=youtu.be
· Trauma-Informed Parenting During our Staycation - A Handout for Parents-https://www.attachmenttraumanetwork.org/…/social-distancing…
· Tips for Trauma-Informed Parenting (Purposefully Playful & Self-Care) - Part 2-https://www.youtube.com/watch…
· Fred Rogers Center: "Talking with Children About Coronavirus"
Emotional Support
https://www.pennlive.com/news/2020/04/pa-launches-statewide-helpline-for-those-struggling-with-anxiety-due-to-coronavirus.html hotline for those in PA struggling with anxiety due to COVID-19