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THE DO’S AND DON’TS OF DONATING TO FOOD BANKS DURING COVID
This article was originally posted on feedingamerica.com. To view the original article by Paul Morello, please use the button at the bottom of the page. You may have seen the numbers: food banks are feeding nearly 60 percent more people during the COVID-19 pandemic than they were this time last...
SJ COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH ANNOUNCEMENT
Click the image below to watch San Joaquin County Public Health Officer, Dr. Maggie Park, provide information on COVID-19 testing. Or visit there YouTube channel. You may qualify for local COVID-19 testing. Don’t wait, check it out NOW. For more information visit:...
CALFRESH EMERGENCY ALLOTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
April 15th, 2020
In response to the recent pandemic, Children and Youth Services has launched a warm line for youth. A clinician will staff this newly established warm line 7 days a week from 11:30 to 8:00 (holidays excluded). We understand that these unpredictable times can be difficult, so if you need support,...
Why Globes Won’t Protect You From Covid 19
Dr. Samir Gupta explains why most people are better off washing their hands with soap and water than wearing gloves for protection against COVID-19.
THINGS TO DO WITH YOUR KIDDOS!
We came across some of these family fun ideas and wanted to share them with you. Let us know if you do any of these activities and how it went. 10 Disney Zumba Videos How about taking some free art classes? Make some Puffy Sidewalk Paint! Check Out Joe Wicks Kids Workouts on YouTube Create Your...
MAKE YOUR OWN MASKS?
If you use this to make some masks... Make sure you come back and share your creations!!!
SJ COUNTY OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM RESOURCES
SJ Food Bank Program Let's keep our minds charged and growing. SJ County of Education has provided a Learning Outside the Classroom Resource for you. We hope this helps you out. SJ County Resources
Local Pantry Updates
Because of the CoronaVirus, there may be some disruptions or changes in times, services, and locations for many of our local food pantry partners. Please bookmark this post to stay updated on which pantries are currently open. To insure the health and safety of the many volunteers that help...
THINGS TO DO WITH THE KIDDOS IF YOU HAVE TO STAY AT HOME
Staying at home during the CoronaVirus pandemic does not have to be boring. Here are some links for you to check out and have fun with the kids during the stay at home order. You have any ideas, make sure you share them with us! Entertainment: Disney Performances On YouTube Virtual Disney Rides 5...
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