COVID-19 Resources

• Virginia Cooperative Extension (VCE)
• Virginia Tech (VT)
• Virginia State University (VSU)
• Spotsylvania County government website has thorough information and updates about the county
• Rappahannock Area Health District has many resources for services, emergency preparedness, and local health news. 
• Virginia Department of Health (VDH)
  
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
•  World Health Organization (WHO)
  

• Exercise videos by Eat Smart, Move More
• Proper Handwashing Video
• Local Health Resources from Centra Health
• Mental Health Resources from Virginia's National Alliance on Mental Illness
• Arkansas Extension's Yoga for Kids
• Recipes- https://eatsmartmovemoreva.org/
  
• Giant Foods Dietitian/Nutritionist offer wonderful healthy living education opportunities  https://giantfood.com/gf-wellness/#/podcast

• Washing Fruits and Vegetables Video
• COVID-19 and Food Safety- Is coronavirus an issue in produce production?
• COVID-19 and Food Safety- Is coronavirus a concern on fresh produce?

Kids Summer Feeding Program: Text “Food” to 877-877 to find a summer feeding site near you.

Fredericksburg Food Bank Tuesday and Thursday 11am-3pm drive through distribution until further notice.  Tuesday only individuals 60 and over.  Thursday anyone under 60.  No personal data required.  It is drive-thru service, so stay in your car to help with minimal contact. Food Bank offers a new downloadable app for real-time access to services in the area:  FredFoodVA 

Serve- Food Pantry open Monday, Wednesday 10am – 2:30.  Tues-Thurs 11am – 4:30. Located at 15 Upton Lane, Stafford, VA 22554

Fredericksburg United Methodist Church food pantry is Open Monday - Friday 1—3pm  Located at 308 Hanover Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Virginians are able to apply for Pandemic EBT (electronic benefits transfer, similar to food stamps) to families of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals dealing with school closures.

Virginians are also able to receive emergency supplemental SNAP benefits to increase recipients’ purchasing power during the national emergency.  

• Xfinity Wifi Hotspots is free to anyone in need of internet access. Here you can find more details and locate your nearest hotspot.
• Comcast is offering free Internet Essentials to limited-income households for 60 days.

• Unemployment information can be found at the Virginia Employment Commision.
• Apply for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families with minor children (TANF) here. 
• Internal Revenue Service- The deadlines to file and pay federal income taxes have been delayed until July 15, 2020.