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Even during a crisis that
requires us to keep our distance from others, we can still come
together as a strong, compassionate community.
While there are a multitude of
opportunities to support first responders and charities in need,
below is a small sampling of organizations that could use a helping
hand.
Support nonprofits on the front
lines.
COVID-19 is creating new needs, while putting enormous financial
pressure on all nonprofits. If you’d like to donate directly to
charities working to meet those needs, there are a few you might
consider.
Feeding America has a COVID-19 Response Fund that is
helping food banks across the country feed those in need right now,
including children who rely on school meals.
The World Health Organization is coordinating efforts
across the world to respond to existing cases and prevent the virus
from spreading.
The Red Cross is urging healthy, eligible donors to
help keep hospital shelves stocked.
Help local organizations provide critical services
in our community.
If you are in a financial position to do so, consider making a
donation to directly help your neighbors in need.
The Womens Foundation of Boston has launched a new
fund to support women and girls in Greater Boston who have been
disproportionately impacted by COVID-19.
The Nellie Mae Education Foundation created a rapid
response grant fund to respond to hate crimes and bias against
Asian American communities.- To help patients receive the care they need,
Cape Cod Healthcare is asking its community to donate
essential medical equipment or send monetary donations to its
General Fund.
Donate relief funds for the Massachusetts
hospitality industry.
With Governor Bakers dine-in ban in effect, Massachusetts
restaurants and barsand the employees who keep them runningare
facing an economically challenging road ahead.
Eater Boston has prepared a list of
fundraisers supporting local restaurant staff in response to the
COVID-19 crisis. Relief funds for Boston-area
artists,
singers, and
musicians are also helping workers experiencing lost
revenue from gig cancellations.
Share information with family, friends, and
neighbors.
Your voice is powerfuluse it to remind those in a financial
position to do so to support the charities they care about.
Speaking up for the needs that exist and sharing how you are
helping can inspire others to action. As you learn about the
resources out there, share that informationthere
is an exhaustive list of stores across the country offering special
shopping hours for senior citizens and the most
at-risk, helping to limit their exposure to the virus.
Massachusetts-based grocers include Stop and Shop, Costco, Target,
and Whole Foods.
Support food services for those in
need.
The need for donations and supplies is greater than ever.
Reach out to your local food pantry and ask how you
can best suport them with your time, keeping safety in mind.
- Headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts,
Lovin Spoonfuls is accepting donations to their food
rescue program, delivering fresh, healthy groceries to over 160
nonprofit agencies across the state.
The Greater Boston Food Bank has various initiatives
aimed at supporting families experiencing food insecurity.
Project Bread is welcoming donations to fund its rapid
response efforts for families.
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