It’s been a tough few weeks for everyone. At times, it can feel like the world is unraveling. Whether you’re dealing with sickness, social distancing, working from home for the first time, and/or trying to homeschool kids, it isn’t easy. We all want to get back to normal.
We don’t know when that will be, and what normal will look like, but we wanted to point out a few of the organizations, companies, and brands (big and small) that are chipping in to help. While the government has been struggling to administer tests and get enough supplies for health care workers, these organizations have directly helped on the front lines, donated proceeds and supplies, or helped prioritize especially vulnerable customers.
Updated on March 30: We’ve added a few more companies to the list.
Nonprofits on the Frontlines
If you’d like to donate directly to the charities helping Covid-19 relief, here are a few you might consider.
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Feeding America has a Covid-19 Response Fund that is helping to ensure food banks across the country can feed those in need right now, including the children who rely on school meals to eat.
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Doctors Without Borders is sending aid to the countries hit hardest by Covid-19 and strengthening the infection controls in its already established programs, as well as maintaining existing help in the 70-plus countries it regularly assists.
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The World Health Organization is coordinating efforts across the world to respond to existing cases and prevent the novel coronavirus from spreading.
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Oxfam America is organizing efforts to increase the delivery of clean water and sanitary supplies to refugees and those living in higher-risk environments.
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The Red Cross is in desperate need of blood donations if you’re in a position to do so.
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World Central Kitchen is delivering chef-prepared meals to those in need.
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Team Rubicon, a veteran-based company that provides services during natural disasters and emergencies, has assembled teams across the country to help with logistics, packaging and distributing food, and even supplementing hotline staffing.
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Half-Table Man Disaster Relief has been working to feed those in need, including the Coast Guard in Staten Island and the elderly.
Also, be sure to look at local food banks as well as neighborhood Facebook pages that are organizing mask-making and care package efforts.
Grocery Stores That Are Helping Seniors
