Resources for you during COVID-19

A lot of people have been sending me or requesting some resources to use during the COVID-19 crisis. These resources range from food sourcing, mental health resources, academic resources etc. I imagine that this list will be constantly "under construction" so check back every week to see what new resources might be of help to you!

Food Resources

1. The Cambridge Economic Opportunity Committee is working from home to connect individuals and families with food delivery. See how they can help you!

2. Brighton Congregational Church is offering free dinner and food pantry.

3. Trina's Starlight Restaurant in Somerville is offering free food. Just message them!

4. Food For Free is delivering free for free if you qualify.

5. If you live in any of these towns, Amesbury, MA,Cambridge, MA, East Kingston, NH, Kensington, NH, Kingston, NH, Merrimac, MA, Newbury, MA, Newburyport, MA, Somerville, MA, South Hampton, NH, West Newbury, MA, you can order produce from a farm! Keep local businesses like farms afloat!

6. The following schools will hand out free meals Mon-Fri for BPS families

7. If you get SNAP, get additional assistance here!

Health Resources From Home

1. Your pet's health is just as important as yours! So here is an app where you can do virtual appointments for your perrito<3

2. Eat more of these foods for your immune system

3. Mental health resource, especially if you get anxious like me! Call/text the Crisis Hotline!

4. Do a guided meditation! This one REALLY helped me

Academic Resources From Home

1. This one was created by PBS and the department of elementary and secondary ed!

2. SKILLSHARE! You get 2 months free using this link of unlimited classes! It's a super dope site to learn skills for creatives and to build a business.

3. Use your library card to read ebooks here!

Career Growth Resources From Home

1. For Educators interested in Professional Development at home

2. For Latinos interested in networking while at home

3. For Photographers, Nikon is offering free classes until April 30th! You don't need to have a camera OR be a photographer to take the classes- just have a desire to take better photos!

Staying Fit at Home Resources

1. Download a new app to help with your fitness #goals. Many are free now because of COVID-19 like this yoga one.

2. More of a tip, but PLEASE don't stay in bed or on your couch all day. Get up! Walk up and down the stairs. Run after (or from) your kid or dog in circles...they would love that:-)

Financial Resources

1. Some Info on how MASS is responding to mortgage payments amongst the virus : Here

2. Get a $150 gift card and go buy some healthy foods with it!: Here

3. If you have any Federal School loans, you can pause your payments until September 30th with NO interest!