WEST PHILADELPHIA COVID-19 COMMUNITY RESOURCE NEWSLETTER
Who Are We? Block by Block West Philly is a network of neighborhood volunteers who are helping to organize mutual aid during this time of COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis. Updated on Friday, May 1. Information subject to change.
COVID-19 INFORMATION Symptoms Fever, cough, shortness of breath, tiredness When To Seek Medical Attention High fever, difficulty breathing, chest pain, bluish lips or face, suspected dehydration
COVID-19 TESTING SITES Location Address Phone Hours Type Test Requirements Stephen and Sandra 850 N 11th Street, 267-359-5929 Tuesday Drive-thru Open to everyone, free of charge Sheller Family Philadelphia, PA 19123 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM Health Service Center Penn Medicine 4122 Market Street, Toll-free Monday – Friday Drive-thru/ Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms. Those Philadelphia, PA 19104 coronavirus 10 AM – 4 PM walk-up without a referral are encouraged to call (parking lot) hotline: Penn Medicine’s toll-free coronavirus 833-983-1350 hotline at 833-983-1350. No co-pays or deductibles, and uninsured patients will be tested for free. CHOP Karabots 4865 Market Street, Call your N/A Drive-thru Referred by a medical provider or a State Pediatric Care Philadelphia, PA 19139 medical or County Department of Health. Center provider Center City Call for address 267-491-5870 By appoitnment Walk-up Over 50 and health care workers with Walk-Up Site only COVID-19 symptoms and a referral. Call 267-491-5870 to obtain a referral. Jefferson 945 Sansom Street, 215-327-7837 Weekdays: Pop-up/ Referral from a Jefferson physician. Center City Philadelphia, PA 19107 8 AM – 5 PM drive-thru Schedule appointment via JeffConnect (parking lot on 10th & Sat: 9 AM – 5 PM https://bit.ly/2JHjx5B Sansom) Sun: 12 PM – 5 PM City Health Center Call for address 215-685-2933 N/A N/A For City Health Center patients only. Call 215-685-2933 to get tested. Mercy Philadelphia 501 S. 54th Street, 833-247-1258 Weekdays Drive-thru Need to have COVID-19 symptoms and a Philadelphia, PA 19143 11 AM – 3 PM script from a Mercy Physician. (Medical Office Building parking lot on 53rd St.) Rite Aid Ogontz Ave. 7401 Ogontz Avenue, N/A Daily 9 AM – 5 PM Drive-thru Health care worker with direct contact Philadelphia, PA 19138 with patients and first responders only, no symptoms required. Temple University N/A 215-707-6999 N/A N/A Only patients who meet certain criteria. Call the Patient Triage Hotline at 215-707- 6999. URGENT CARE CENTERS FOR COVID-19 Use these urgent care centers if you have COVID symptoms, and do not have a primary care doctor. FOR MEDICAL EMERGENCIES, CALL 911.
Location Address Phone CVS Minute Clinic 1500 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-790-3290 Jefferson Urgent Care Washington Square 700 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-503-7300 MyDoc Urgent Care Center City 1420 Locust Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-800-1909 Vybe Urgent Care Center City 1420 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 215-515-8766 Vybe Urgent Care Center City East 618 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-999-7188 Jefferson Urgent Care Rittenhouse 2021 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 215-443-2020 MyDoc Urgent Care Chinatown 1008 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 267-881-9111 Chinatown Medical Services & Chinatown Dental Services 432 N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123 215-627-8000 RediClinic (inside Rite Aid Pharmacy) 2000 Hamilton Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-567-2017 Vybe Urgent Care Spring Garden 1500 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 267-728-4500 Fairmount Primary Care Center 1412 Fairmount Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 215-235-9600 PHMC Health Connection 1200 N. 9th Street, Suite 104, Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-765-6690
STAY AT HOME ORDER ISSUE BY THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA • All public and private gatherings of any number of people outside a single household are prohibited. • Residents must stay at home unless they are going out to purchase food/supplies, seeking medical attention, or caring for family/friends in other households. • Outdoor activities like walking and biking are allowed. • Restaurants may remain open for takeout and delivery. Takeout orders must be placed over the phone or online. • The following are considered life-sustaining businesses: laundromats, veterinary hospitals, pet stores, retail banks, cell phone repair shops, and bicycle repair shops.
PHILADELPHIA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH For questions about home care, isolation or quarantine: • Call 215-685-6742 during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM. • Call 215-686-4514 after business hours, and ask for the Disease Control on-call staff.
TEXT ALERTS Text COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive updates on the COVID-19 situation from the City of Philadelphia on your phone.
TRASH PICKUP UPDATES Because of staffing concerns, the Streets Department is revising its collection schedule.Recycling materials will be collected on an every other week schedule starting the week of April 6. There will be no recycling collection from Monday, April 6 through Saturday, April 11. Recycling collections will resume on Monday, April 13 with every other week collections through May 15 or further. Regular trash collections will continue on or as close to their normal schedule as possible. Residents should expect some delays as the health crisis continues to have an impact on employee attendance. Enforcement of illegal dumping will continue. If you see illegal dumping, contact 311. FREE STUDENT MEAL SITES These meal sites are open to any child. Your child does not have to be a student at the school to receive free meals.
Location Address Hours Mastery Charter - Mann Elementary 5376 W. Berks Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Mondays and Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Overbrook Educational Center 6722 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Mastery Charter - Shoemaker Campus 5301 Media Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Belmont Academy Charter School 907 N 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Call 215-386-5768 to verify Philadelphia Montessori Charter School 2227 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 Weekdays, 9 AM – noon John Bartram High School 2401 S. 67th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19142 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Richard Allen Preparatory Charter School 2601 S. 58th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Weekdays, 9 AM - 10 AM Bartram Village 5404 Gibson Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Weekdays, 9 AM – noon Benjamin B. Comegys School 5100 Greenway Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Mastery Charter - Hardy Williams High School 5400 Warrington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Mastery Charter - Harrity Elementary 5601 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Philadelphia Learning Academy-South 4300 Westminister Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Westpark Apartments 300 N. Busti Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Weekdays, 9 AM – noon West Philadelphia High School 4901 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon William L. Sayre High School 5800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon Universal Charter School at Daroff 5630 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Mondays and Thursdays, 9 AM – noon John Barry Elementary School 5900 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Thursdays, 9 AM – noon
FREE FOOD SITES Sites are open Mondays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Residents can pick up one box per household. Residents do not need to present an ID or proof of income for eligibility.
Location Address Hours People’s Emergency Center 3750 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Mitchell Elementary School 5500 Kingsessing Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Salvation Army, Philadelphia West 5501 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19139 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Opportunity, Inc. 5900 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19151 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Christy Recreation Center 728 S. 55th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Parkside Association 1719 N. 52nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19131 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Giving Heart Ministries 6506 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Christian Compassion CDC 6150 Cedar Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 Mondays and Thursdays, 10 AM – noon Food Not Bombs Solidarity 46th Street El Stop (46th and Market Streets) Thursdays, 5 PM – 6 PM West Philly Food Not Bombs Text or call 267-266-5325 for free food delivery. Let them know your top needs, dietary restrictions, and favorite items. FREE GRAB-AND-GO MEALS FOR SENIORS The city will offer sites with grab-and-go meals for seniors. Call ahead to reserve meals and to check days and hours of operation. Most sites are for adults 60 and over. The three Parks & Recreation older adult centers are for adults 55 and over. Five to seven meals are available per week for each senior who registers.
Location Address Phone Catholic Housing and Community Services 4700 Springfield Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 215-726-7468 Star Harbor Senior Center Satellite West Philadelphia Senior Community Center 1016-26 N. 41st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-386-0379 Firehouse Active Adult Center 5331 Haverford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19139 215-472-6188 Southwest Senior Center 6916 Elmwood Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19142 215-937-1880
FREE DIAPERS AND SUPPLIES FOR BABIES Philadelphia residents can visit one of the sites below to pick up free food and baby supplies. Many sites require appointments, so make sure to check the list and call ahead.
Location Address Phone Hours Supplies Offered St. Cyprian Food Pantry 525 S Cobbs Creek Parkway, 267-241-9640 Monday & Wednesday Diapers Philadelphia, PA 19143 9:30 – 11:15 AM Mighty Writers West 3520 Fairmount Avenue, 215-387-1066 Monday to Friday Food and diapers Philadelphia, PA 19104 12 – 1 p.m. (begins Monday, April 20) Catholic Social Services – 6214 Grays Avenue, 215-724-8550 Monday, Wednesday and Friday Food and diapers Southwest Philadelphia, PA 19142 10 AM – 1 PM Philadelphia Interfaith 7047 Germantown Avenue, 215-247-4663 Tuesday and Thursday 1 – 4 PM, Food and diapers Hospitality Network Philadelphia, PA 19119 x 8 Saturday 12 – 2 PM
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES THE SHARE FOOD PROGRAM The Share Food Program is starting to offer meals via delivery to vulnerable populations. Visit https://sharefoodprogram.org/how- you-can-help/ to find out how you can get involved.
INTERNET ACCESS INFORMATION AND RESOURCES FROM PHILLY TECH JUSTICE Philly Tech Justice believes that Internet access is a human right. Call their hotline for questions at 215-239-3050, take their Internet access survey at bit.ly/CovidInternet , or learn more about the City oh Philadelphia Internet and digital access resources at bit.ly/3boGoi6. Additional resources information is below:
Internet Access • Comcast is offering 2 free months of internet to all new low-income customers. Apply at internetessentials.com or call 1-855-8-INTERNET • Cell phonr carriers are offering increased data or limitless data. Visit bit.ly/3boGoi6 for more information
Computers and Technology • Comcast Internet Essentials customers are eligible for $150 laptops • PCs for People, a national nonprofit, is working to distribute low-cost computers. Visitpcsforpeople.org for more information • Philadelphia School District has promised to provide Chromebooks to all K-12 students who need them OPEN SUPERMARKETS IN WEST PHILLY AND VICINITY Face masks are required in grocery stores throughout Pennsylvania.
Location Address Phone Hours Notes The Fresh Grocer of Grays 3021 Grays Ferry Avenue, 215-468-1550 Open Daily, 6 AM – midnight Delivery and pickup services Ferry Philadelphia, PA 19146 available The Fresh Grocer of 56th 5601 Chestnut Street, Open Daily, 6 AM – midnight & Chestnut Philadelphia, PA 19139 The Fresh Grocer of 421 S 69th Street, 610-352-1222 Monday – Friday, Call or shop online for delivery Upper Darby Upper Darby, PA 19082 7 AM – 11 PM https://shop.thefreshgrocer.com Saturday and Sunday, 6 AM – 11 PM Aldi 4421 Market Street, 610-450-4250 Monday – Saturday, Philadelphia, PA 19104 9 AM – 7 PM Closed on Sundays Supremo Shop n Bag 4301 Walnut Street, 215-387-3070 Monday – Saturday, Philadelphia, PA 19104 7 AM – 10 PM Sunday, 8 AM – 10 PM Mariposa Food Co-op 4824 Baltimore Avenue, 215-729-2121 Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Online ordering for curbside Philadelphia, PA 19143 Saturday & Sunday: pickup accepted on Tuesdays and 9 AM – 10 AM Thursdays, more info at https:// Senior, high-risk shopping hour mariposa.coop/online-ordering 10 AM – 2 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM Open to the general public 2 PM – 5 PM Closed for sanitizing & restocking Tuesday & Thursday: OPEN FOR CURBSIDE PICKUP ONLY. Store is CLOSED for all shoppers. Cousins Fresh Market 5704 Baltimore Avenue, 215-747-8700 Open Daily, 8 AM – 9 PM Delivery within 5 miles of the Philadelphia, PA 19143 store. Call to place an order. Cousins Fresh Market 6411 Woodland Avenue, 215-729-1515 Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 8 PM Delivery within 5 miles of the Philadelphia, PA 19142 Sunday, 8 AM – 6 PM store. Call to place an order. Cousins Fresh Market 5429 W Girard Avenue, 215-877-8500 Monday – Saturday, 8 AM – 8 PM Delivery within 5 miles of the Philadelphia, PA 19131 Sunday, 8 AM – 5 PM store. Call to place an order. ShopRite of Parkside 1575 North 52nd Street, 215-220-8700 Open daily, 7 AM – 11 PM Online order at https://shop. Suite 400 shoprite.com Philadelphia, PA 19131 ShopRite of Island Ave 2900 Island Avenue, 215-492-1333 Open daily, 6 AM – 11 PM Online order at https://shop. Suite 2946, shoprite.com Philadelphia, PA 19153 Save A Lot 5610 Lancaster Avenue, 215-878-7364 Open daily, 8 AM – 10 PM First hour for seniors, people with Philadelphia, PA 19125 disabilities, caregivers, at risk population Save A Lot 5601 Vine Street, 215-474-2142 Open daily, 7 AM – 11 PM First hour for seniors, people with Philadelphia, PA 19139 disabilities, caregivers, at risk population Save A Lot 5800 Woodland Avenue, 215-729-1316 Open daily 24 hours Priority hour for seniors, people Philadelphia, PA 19143 with disabilities, caregivers, at risk population Clark Park Farmers 43rd Street and Baltimore 301-602-7092 Saturdays, 10 AM – 2 PM Accepts cash, SNAP/ACCESS Market Avenue, Philadelphia, PA cards, Food Bucks and WIC and 19104 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) vouchers. Get $2 in Food Bucks for every $5 you spend with your ACCESS card. PA UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Website: https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx • Your employer temporarily closes or goes out of business because of COVID-19 • Your employer reduces your hours because of COVID-19 • You have been told not to work because your employer feels you might get or spread COVID-19 • You have been told to quarantine or self-isolate, or live/work in a county under government-recommended mitigation efforts How to Apply Online: An online application can be filed using our secure website 7 days a week, 24 hours. Phone: An application can be filed on the statewide unemployment compensation toll-free number at 1-888-313-7284. Mail: A paper application can be mailed to a UC service center. Call or visit website for full info. Videophone service: For individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL) videophone service is available every Wednesday from noon to 4 p.m. at 717-704-8474.
PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE If you are ineligible to receive unemployment compensation, you can now file for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance. Visit https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx for more information.
FOOD STAMPS (SNAP), MEDICAID (MA), CASH ASSISTANCE (TANF), HEATING BILL ASSISTANCE (LIHEAP) Where to Apply for these Benefits Online: through Compass website https://www.compass.state.pa.us/ Mobile App: MyCompassPABy Phone: • Customer Service Center: 215-560-7226 • COMPASS HELPLINE: 1-800-692-7462. Call us between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are hearing impaired, call TTY/TTD at 1-800-451-5886. If you have a question during non-business hours or prefer to use email. • Benephilly: offers one-on-one enrollment support: 844-848-4376 • Pennsylvania Health Access Network hotline: questions about health assistance or insurance: 877-570-3642.
PENNSYLVANIA PRIMARY ELECTION PA primary election was rescheduled to June 2. Register to vote by May 18. Check your voter registration status at VotesPA.com/Status. Register or update your registration at Register.VotesPA.com. Voters in Pennsylvania can sign up to vote by mail in this election. Sign up to vote by mail by May 26 at VotesPA.com/ApplyMailBallot. Return your mail ballot by 8:00 PM on June 2. Track your mail ballot at VotesPA.com/MailBallotStatus.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT OF PHILADELPHIA The School District of Philadelphia is closed indefinitely due to COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information, visit their Coronavirus Information Hub at https://www.philasd.org/coronavirus/ and view the latest video from Superintendent Hite. Need support for learning at home? Information on the Chromebook Loaner Program can be found at https://www.philasd.org/ coronavirus/chromebooks/. Internet info and resources are at https://www.philasd.org/technologyservices/gettingconnected/. Phase 2 K-12 Learning Guides are available at all District meal sites and online (with other remote learning resources) at https://www.philasd.org/curriculum/home/supplemental-resources/. Have questions? Call our Hotlines (available in 10 languages) at 215-400-5300, email us at [email protected] or visit our FAQ webpage at https://www.philasd.org/faqs/. FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA
Website: http://www.freelibrary.org/ The Free Library of Philadelphia system is closed until at least April 30th, including the 54 libraries, the Hot Spots, and The Rosenbach. Most activities are cancelled or postponed. All books and physical materials will have their due dates extended, and there are no more late fines. Access to E-Books, Streaming Movies, and Online Learning Programs is all available online for FREE at their website above. Online Learning are available on the Library’s website above: • GFC Learn Free: Learn about computer basics, and how to use essential programs! No library card number required, and FREE. • Homework Help Online: Live tutoring and homework help for students. FREE with library card number. • Lynda.com: Online courses from beginning to advanced in computer programs, business, design, photography, and more. FREE with library card number. • Mango Languages: An online language-learning system teaching actual conversation skills for a wide variety of languages. FREE with library card number. You can also learn about the Library’s Virtual and Online Events on the blog: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/blog/post/4116
ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS
STATE REPRESENTATIVES REGISTERED COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS Name District Contact Name Email Phone Jim 188 215-724-2227 Cedar Park Neighbors [email protected] 267-225-8283 Roebuck https://bit.ly/2XVD2j6 Cobbs Creek Neighbors [email protected] 267-342-9919 Roni Green 190 717-783-3822 Association https://bit.ly/2XSiW9o Garden Court Community [email protected] 215-726-7535 Joanna E 191 215-748-6712 Association McClinton https://bit.ly/2xRar3M HMC Squared Community [email protected] 215-839-9753 Association, INC STATE SENATORS Kingsessing Area Civic [email protected] 267-602-5279 Association Name District Contact Kingsessing Spirit [email protected] 610-212-4853 Vince 7 215-879-7777 Hughes https://bit.ly/2VrbQat Parkside Area Community [email protected] 267-679-5812 Association Anthony 8 215-492-2980 Hardy https://bit.ly/3cBm0ef Paschall Betterment League, [email protected] 215-313-6723 Williams Inc Southwest Community [email protected] 215-729-0804 Development Corporation CITY COUNCIL Southwest Philadelphia [email protected] 484-250-9055 Name District Contact District Services Jamie 3 215-686-0459 Walnut Hill Community [email protected] 215-895-4000 Gauthier https://bit.ly/34YvDkO Association West Philadelphia Economic [email protected] 215-501-2596 Development Council West Philadelphia [email protected] 215-472-9042 Neighbors for Progressive Planning and Preservation RESOURCES MAP
This map is a representation of resources gathered by our volunteers. Includes neighbors volunteering as people who you can turn to for help, meal sites, open stores, and more! It is available with live updates online, using this link: https://bit.ly/34kOfek
MAP LEGEND
Blocks Covered
Neighborhoods
Registered Block Captains (PMBC)
Family and Student Meals
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Baby Supplies Sites