COVID-19 HEALTH INFORMATION:
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/coronavirus.html
COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL INFORMATION:
https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/oem.html
https://www.raritan-township.com/
http://eastamwelltownship.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=172
https://lambertvillenj.org/newsfeed-pages/530-covid-19-coronavirus-information-cdc
https://www.delawaretwpnj.org/news-announcements/covid-19-statement-from-mayor-herman/
https://www.kingwoodtownship.com/
https://www.franklintwpnj.org/government/departments/community-resource-and-services/coronavirus-disease-covid-19
https://www.readingtontwpnj.gov/home/
https://frenchtownboro.com/update-on-coronavirus-covid-19/
https://www.uniontownship.com/931/Coronavirus-FAQ
https://www.alexandrianj.gov/index.asp?SEC=87FC9946-B75B-4A42-8D91-9351BDE56F51&DE=7D5A8152-E080-4108-83B4-F43694E71D63
https://www.tewksburytwp.net/alert_detail.php
https://www.clintonnj.gov/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-and-updates
http://www.lebanontownship.net/government/boards/boardOfHealth.aspx
https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/humanservices.htm
Hunterdon Healthcare:
https://www.hunterdonhealthcare.org/news_room/health-alert-coronavirus/
Our Hunterdon County New Jersey folks on the front lines need donations, with emphasis on masks. Please make sure you understand the CDC guidelines as to what works or doesn't.
Hunterdon Healthcare:
Please note that the sewing of supplies is being done in-house and outside DIY supplies are not being taken at this time.
Donate Supplies
• N95 masks – if you have a surplus personal or business supply of N95 masks, we can use them
• Other supplies – eye goggles, surgical gloves, sterile gowns, comfortable and washable footwear (CROCS/adult sizes), video baby monitors
• Food donations for staff – are welcome but please coordinate with us so that supply matches the needs at that time
• Donate Blood. To schedule an appointment, call 908-788-6405 or email: Cconroy@hhsnj.org. Process for Donation of Physical Items:
Please call the Hunterdon Healthcare Foundation 908-788-6141 for all donations of physical items to coordinate drop-off. A staff member will meet you at an agreed-upon location on the Hunterdon Medical Center campus to accept your donation.
FIRST RESPONDERS NEED SUPPLIES
Please see what is needed and how to donate:
http://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/Coronavirus/PPE-Donations.html
United Way of Hunterdon has a drop-off site:
Volunteer Center, 20 Fulper Rd., Flemington from 9am - 6pm daily
Helpline has been checking in with the stores/organizations every day. As of now, the supply situation varies from day to day. While deliveries are coming, stores are asking that people do not come unless they must, to avoid the long lines, practice social distancing and allow for more people to purchase needed supplies.
MOST STORES HAVE PLACED LIMITS ON ESSENTIAL PRODUCTS. SIGNS ARE POSTED AT THE SHELVES.
Please remember that this information continues to change. Call us for latest resources at 908.782.4357
ACCESS TO FOOD: If you are a Senior or a person with a disability, or in quarantine due to illness, please call us for access to food. This includes shop-at home-services, pantries etc. if you are unable to go there yourself or access online support.
VOLUNTEERS:
We are trying to connect volunteers with opportunities to help those in need. In order to do this safely and with organization for both the person receiving and the person helping, we are asking that you contact us and fill out our relief services volunteer form.
Please complete this form and e-mail to volunteerprograms@helplinehc.org with Relief Services in the subject:
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Stores: Costco: 10 am – 8:30 pm. Tue and Thu Seniors and persons with disabilities hours: 8 am to 9 am. Walmart: 7am – 8:30pm Senior Hours Thu (March 24th - April 28th) 6am to 7am. ShopRite of Flemington: 7 am – 8 pm; Senior check-out aisle, A volunteer "shop at home" has been set up to decrease the waiting time. CVS: Hours currently changed: 8 am to 8 am M-F; 8 am to 7 pm Weekend; Walgreens: 9 am to 9 pm King’s: 7 am – 8 pm BJ’s: M-S 9 am – 9pm, Sun - 9 am to 7pm Stop ‘N Shop: 7:30 am – 8 pm Senior Shopping Hours 6 am - 7:30 am Clinton ShopRite: 7 am – 10 pm Giant in New Hope, PA: 6am to Midnight; senior hours 6am to 7am. Home Depot: Monday - Saturday 6 am - 6 pm, Sunday 7am - 6 pm |
Email Food Pantries-Check Hours on websites:
Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry: Regular Hours, Emergency Curb-side only
Flemington Area Food Pantry: Regular Hours, Curbside Only
Frenchtown Food Pantry: Canceled--check for more information
Hampton Food Pantry: Open Thursday 9:15-11 with drive thru pickup upon request
Hunterdon County YMCA Produce Distribution: Canceled for two weeks
Lambertville Food Pantry: If anyone wishes to get food it will be delivered to their home. Number of people allowed in the store restricted. and a system in place for people to pick up bags outside
Open Cupboard Food Pantry: Tuesday 930-1130 AM, Tuesday evening 5-6:30PM. Wednesday and Thursday 9:30-12:20. Friday: 5:30-6:30PM
Round Valley United Methodist Church: Regular hours, Curbside service only
Readington Starfish Food Pantry: No one allowed in the building, Delivery only at this time. If a resident wishes to have food, call the main number to have it scheduled for delivery.
St. Edward the Confessor RC Church: TBA
Long Term Care Facilities: (Country Arch, Independence Manor , Hunterdon Care Center and Rolling Hills Care Center):No visitation permitted at this time.
Local Organizations -Please check websites for any additional info:
Harvest Family Success Center is physically closed for two weeks but is conducting financial, parenting and identity theft classes online. Email: cgettings@njprevent.com for information.
Salvation Army remains open. Call ahead for info. Friday lunch delivered "to go."
Family Promise: Closed through March 31. In-person appointments expected to begin again April 1. All program activities cancelled. Call for remote assistance.
Center for Educational Advancement Extended Employment services are closed until further notice.
The Educational Service Commission adult programs have been suspended for two weeks.
NAMI Hunterdon Cancelled until further notice. NAMI has cancelled all support groups and the meeting which is scheduled for next week is postponed until further notice. However, you can still call 908.284.0500 for help.
Catholic Charities of Hunterdon Contacting clients and making sure if they're sick or not, or if they have trouble getting to food bank. Sanitizing facility every 4 hours. Educating staff and necessary precautions for the virus. Executive team is doing daily briefings.
United Way of Hunterdon County staff is working remotely. Offices are closed except for dropping off donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at the Volunteer Center. Programs and services are suspended.
The Arc of Hunterdon No changes at this time. Having as many people as possible working from home, taking necessary precautions.
Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon continues to deliver meals but the Congregate Meals Site is closed.
The Hunterdon County Senior Center is closed until April 6.
The Arc of Hunterdon County is closed to day programs. Limited staff. Residential program still operating.
NORWESCAP in Hunterdon HEAD START is closed. Office staff is still working to answer questions. Visit their website for full details. (https://norwescap.org/covid-19/norwescap-service-updates/).
Hunterdon County Library System - closed until April 1. No late fees charged.
Flemington Free Library: Closed until further notice. No late fees charged.
Progressive Center for Independent Living is communicating with consumers and providers via email and telephone
The LINK and other county transportation Services:
Currently operational. On Demand rides are available for essential medical trips, employment and food shopping.
If you have any questions or to schedule a ride, please contact LINK at 1-800-842-0531 The service is currently free and practicing social distancing along with sanitary measures.
Helpline's Community Translation Center:
We have volunteers who can translate in a variety of languages, including Spanish and the Mediterranean languages, Asian languages, Arabic, Russian, etc. These volunteers can be connected by conference call if need be.
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Business News and Links:
https://www.hunterdon-chamber.org/covid-19-business-resources.html
While we practice social distancing and are unable to visit friends and family, the following tools can bring you closer:
Free video calls on your phone:
https://www.freemake.com/blog/best-free-video-and-voice-call-apps-for-iphone-and-android/
Free video calls on your computer:
https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/best-free-video-call-software.html
Furry Friends
Veterinarians have been provided with mandatory responses to this virus. Please check in with them before going to their offices. Some are providing Telehealth opportunities, curbside assistance and more, while curtailing non-essential and elective surgeries.
Helpline's 24/7 First Assist hotline is available as always for any need at any time. Helpline's programs and services are operating at this time, including Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visitors, Literacy Services, and The Next Door program for the homeless. We also will register any senior or person with a disability unable to access the internet to register for Citizen Alert and/or Register Ready.
908.782.4357.
Fisherman’s Mark Food Pantry: Regular Hours, Emergency Curb-side only
Flemington Area Food Pantry: Regular Hours, Curbside Only
Frenchtown Food Pantry: Canceled--check for more information
Hampton Food Pantry: Open Thursday 9:15-11 with drive thru pickup upon request
Hunterdon County YMCA Produce Distribution: Canceled for two weeks
Lambertville Food Pantry: If anyone wishes to get food it will be delivered to their home. Number of people allowed in the store restricted. and a system in place for people to pick up bags outside
Open Cupboard Food Pantry: Tuesday 930-1130 AM, Tuesday evening 5-6:30PM. Wednesday and Thursday 9:30-12:20. Friday: 5:30-6:30PM
Round Valley United Methodist Church: Regular hours, Curbside service only
Readington Starfish Food Pantry: No one allowed in the building, Delivery only at this time. If a resident wishes to have food, call the main number to have it scheduled for delivery.
St. Edward the Confessor RC Church: TBA
Long Term Care Facilities: (Country Arch, Independence Manor , Hunterdon Care Center and Rolling Hills Care Center):No visitation permitted at this time.
Local Organizations -Please check websites for any additional info:
Harvest Family Success Center is physically closed for two weeks but is conducting financial, parenting and identity theft classes online. Email: cgettings@njprevent.com for information.
Salvation Army remains open. Call ahead for info. Friday lunch delivered "to go."
Family Promise: Closed through March 31. In-person appointments expected to begin again April 1. All program activities cancelled. Call for remote assistance.
Center for Educational Advancement Extended Employment services are closed until further notice.
The Educational Service Commission adult programs have been suspended for two weeks.
NAMI Hunterdon Cancelled until further notice. NAMI has cancelled all support groups and the meeting which is scheduled for next week is postponed until further notice. However, you can still call 908.284.0500 for help.
Catholic Charities of Hunterdon Contacting clients and making sure if they're sick or not, or if they have trouble getting to food bank. Sanitizing facility every 4 hours. Educating staff and necessary precautions for the virus. Executive team is doing daily briefings.
United Way of Hunterdon County staff is working remotely. Offices are closed except for dropping off donations of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) at the Volunteer Center. Programs and services are suspended.
The Arc of Hunterdon No changes at this time. Having as many people as possible working from home, taking necessary precautions.
Meals on Wheels in Hunterdon continues to deliver meals but the Congregate Meals Site is closed.
The Hunterdon County Senior Center is closed until April 6.
The Arc of Hunterdon County is closed to day programs. Limited staff. Residential program still operating.
NORWESCAP in Hunterdon HEAD START is closed. Office staff is still working to answer questions. Visit their website for full details. (https://norwescap.org/covid-19/norwescap-service-updates/).
Hunterdon County Library System - closed until April 1. No late fees charged.
Flemington Free Library: Closed until further notice. No late fees charged.
Progressive Center for Independent Living is communicating with consumers and providers via email and telephone
The LINK and other county transportation Services:
Currently operational. On Demand rides are available for essential medical trips, employment and food shopping.
If you have any questions or to schedule a ride, please contact LINK at 1-800-842-0531 The service is currently free and practicing social distancing along with sanitary measures.
Helpline's Community Translation Center:
We have volunteers who can translate in a variety of languages, including Spanish and the Mediterranean languages, Asian languages, Arabic, Russian, etc. These volunteers can be connected by conference call if need be.
Hunterdon County Chamber of Commerce Business News and Links:
https://www.hunterdon-chamber.org/covid-19-business-resources.html
While we practice social distancing and are unable to visit friends and family, the following tools can bring you closer:
Free video calls on your phone:
https://www.freemake.com/blog/best-free-video-and-voice-call-apps-for-iphone-and-android/
Free video calls on your computer:
https://www.movavi.com/learning-portal/best-free-video-call-software.html
Furry Friends
Veterinarians have been provided with mandatory responses to this virus. Please check in with them before going to their offices. Some are providing Telehealth opportunities, curbside assistance and more, while curtailing non-essential and elective surgeries.
Helpline's 24/7 First Assist hotline is available as always for any need at any time. Helpline's programs and services are operating at this time, including Telephone Reassurance, Friendly Visitors, Literacy Services, and The Next Door program for the homeless. We also will register any senior or person with a disability unable to access the internet to register for Citizen Alert and/or Register Ready.
908.782.4357.
Unemployment Insurance
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a program that gives financial support to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements of the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law. Those who meet the requirements may receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.
To file by Phone call 732-761-2020
To file On-Line go to https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/my unemployment/
Unemployment Insurance (UI) is a program that gives financial support to people who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. To qualify for Unemployment Insurance benefits, you must meet all of the eligibility requirements of the New Jersey Unemployment Compensation Law. Those who meet the requirements may receive benefits for up to 26 weeks.
To file by Phone call 732-761-2020
To file On-Line go to https://myunemployment.nj.gov/labor/my unemployment/