COVID-19 Resources
Keep Life on Track Amid COVID-19
United Way 211 is an information and referral service that maintains a database of over 10,000 services for Utahns in need. If you are affected by the ripple effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and need help with the essentials, 211 can assist you in finding a variety of resources to help you stay on your feet. Begin your search here, or contact 211 via phone, online chat, text, or by downloading the app.
If you, or someone you care for, are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), contact either:
a. Your insurance company's telehealth (if you have insurance) BEFORE going into your doctor or
b. The coronavirus hotline BEFORE going into your doctor
Health officials can help direct you where to go and prepare for you to come in. Call the hotline at: 1-800-456-7707
If you are experiencing symptoms, please call your hospital before visiting:
• University of Utah Healthcare Navigation Team: 844-745-9325
• Intermountain Healthcare Connect Care Help Desk: 800-442-5502
Symptoms
• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
Emergency Symptoms (need medical attention immediately)
• Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• New confusion or inability to arouse
• Bluish lips or face
Canyons School District
Every regular school day from March 16-27, all students under the age of 18 can get sack lunches from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the following locations in the Canyons School District:
Bell View Elementary • Copperview Elementary • Crescent Elementary • East Midvale Elementary • Midvale Elementary • Park Lane Elementary • Ridgecrest Elementary • Sandy Elementary • Sprucewood Elementary •Willow Springs Elementary • Butler Middle • Eastmont Middle • Union Middle • Hillcrest High • Jordan High, 95 E. Beetdigger Blvd.
Davis District
All district schools in Davis School District will be serving breakfast and lunch. Meals are for any child, ages 1-18. Breakfast can be picked up 8:30-9:00am and lunch can be picked up 11:30 am-12:30 pm.
Duchesne County School District
Bus-riding kids will be able to pick up meals at their bus stop during their regular pick-up time. Students who do not ride the bus will go to their neighborhood school for drive-up meal services from 7:30-8:30 AM.
Pickup locations:
Altamont schools pickup in the north side of High School parking lot • Centennial Elementary pickup in the north parking lot • Duchesne Elementary pickup in the bus-loading zone • East Elementary pickup in the parent pickup loading zone • Myton Elementary pickup in the bus loading zone • Neola Elementary pickup on the west side of the school • Kings Peak Elementary pickup in the east side parking lot • Tabiona pickup on the north side of the building • Roosevelt Junior High pickup on the north side of the school • Union High pick up in the bus-loading zone
Granite School District
Granite School District is providing Grab and Go meals for all of our students. These will be available Monday, March 16 through Wednesday, March 18th, and after Spring Break.
Breakfast meals will be available from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at participating schools.
Lunch meals will be available 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at all school locations.
Juab School District
Juab Schools will provide a drive-through grab-n-go lunch every weekday starting Monday, March 16, from 12-12:30 p.m. The pickup locations include:
• Levan Park • Red Cliffs Elementary • Nebo View • Juab High School • Mona Elementary • Rocky Ridge church
Logan City District
Lunch will be available to students using a grab and go system. Beginning Wednesday, March 18th, staff will be available to distribute a sack lunch to students at each elementary school from 10:00 am -11:00 am. Students can obtain their meal at the elementary school geographically closest to them. Students must be present to receive a lunch. This will be done through a drive through grab and go system. Drive through routes will be posted on each school’s website by Tuesday evening (March 17). There will also be a walk up line for those who will be walking to the schools. Additional details will be communicated by 5:00 pm on March 17. This service will not be available during the week of Spring Break.
Millard School District
Lunch and breakfast will be served free of charge to any child age 18 or under. The district is also planning to deliver meals to the some of the outlying towns. This includes: Oak City, Leamington, Sutherland, Hinckley, Deseret, Meadow, Kanosh, Flowell, Holden, and Scipio. They will have the meals on a school bus at the LDS Church in each of these towns.
Starting Wednesday, March 18th, meals will be served at the schools and remote locations between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm, Monday through Friday. We will have you drive up to designated area and meals will be passed through your car windows based on the number of meals you need.
School locations serving meals for all children:
- Delta South Elementary School (use bus lane)
- Fillmore Middle School (enter at northwest corner of school)
Murray City School District
The school lunch program will continue from 11:30 to 12:30 each day (12:30 is a hard stop so please arrive early).
- Meals served at these schools will be free to ALL children 0-18 years: Parkside Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School, Liberty Elementary School, Viewmont Elementary School, Hillcrest Jr. High School, Fireclay, and Frontgate.
- Meals provided at the schools listed below are per student eligibility. Student lunch ID numbers will be required at pickup: Grant Elementary School, Longview Elementary School, McMillan Elementary School, Riverview Jr. High School, and Murray High School.
Nebo School District
Students will be able to go to any school within the District to pick up meals starting Monday, March 16. “Grab and Go” meals will be available for purchase at normal prices; free or reduced meals will be made available to those who qualify.
Breakfast can be picked up starting at 8 a.m. and will not need a pre-order. Lunches can be picked up from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and should be pre-ordered using the phone number and order deadline provided by individual schools.
Provo City School District
Breakfast will be served in a designated outside pick-up area daily from 8:00-9:00 a.m. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the same location. Drive through is recommended. There will be no need to leave your vehicle. Meals will be handed through the window. Walk-ups are welcome.
Meals served at these previously designated high need schools will be free to all children 0-18 years:
• Amelia Elementary • Franklin Elementary • Independence High • Provo Peaks Elementary • Provost Elementary • Provo High •Spring Creek Elementary • Sunset View Elementary • Timpanogos Elementary
Meals provided at these schools are per student eligibility. At least one student from the family must be enrolled at the pick up site in order to pick up meals for their siblings:
• Canyon Crest Elementary • Centennial Middle School • Dixon Middle School • Edgemont Elementary • Lakeview Elementary • Rock Canyon Elementary • Timpview High • Wasatch Elementary • Westridge Elementary
Salt Lake City School District
The Salt Lake City School District will provide a grab and go meal service at designated school sites. This will allow all children, ages 0-18, to receive a breakfast and lunch each weekday during the COVID-19 school dismissal.
Backman Elementary • Bryant Middle School • Clayton Middle School • East High School • Edison Elementary • Escalante Elementary • Franklin Elementary • Glendale Middle School • Highland High School • Liberty Elementary • Mary W. Jackson Elementary • Meadowlark Elementary • Nibley Park School • North Star Elementary • Parkview Elementary • Riley Elementary • Rose Park Elementary • Salt Lake Center for Science Education • West High School • Whittier Elementary
Tooele County School District
Grab-and-go lunches will be available for drive-thru or walk-up March 17-27 from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. Those 18 and younger can get free grab-n-go lunches at the following locations:
Gransville Elementary • Willow Elementary • Clarke N. Johnsen Jr. High • Copper Canyon Elementary • Northlake Elementary • Settlement Canyon Elementary • Sterling Elementary • Tooele Junior High • Old Mill Elementary • Stansbury High • Wendover High
Wasatch County School District
Students can go to any school location to pick up free lunch. Students will have to present their school id number, but will not be charged.
Uintah School District
Uintah School District announced Monday afternoon it will be providing free lunches for all children in the community aged 18 and younger, starting on Wednesday.
The lunches will be provided between 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Ashley Elementary School, Naples Elementary School, Eagle View Elementary School and Lapoint Elementary School.
If you are in need of additional food, several food pantries have drive-through/pick-up services during the COVID-19 outbreak. To ensure there is food available, please call the food pantry ahead of time.
Other resources: • Utahans Against Hunger compiled a list of food resources by countyLearn more about what you can do if you have lost your job because of the repercussions of COVID-19 closures and the connected recession.
More Information:
• Department of Workforce Services COVID-19 Page
• COVID-19 and Unemployment Insurance FAQs
• Unemployment Benefits flyer
• Department of Workforce Services Job Search
• Search the 211 Database for Employment Resources
If you are experiencing an unexpected layoff, reduced hours, or other financial hardships due to the ripple affects of COVID-19, and are worried about paying your bills on time, 211 Utah has an extensive database of expense assistance programs. Begin your search now to receive Rent and Utility Assistance.
Resources & News:
• Rocky Mountain Power temporarily suspends disconnections
• Dominion Energy temporarily suspends disconnections and waives late fees
The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about an outbreak can cause anyone to feel worried, overwhelmed, and stressed. Make sure you are getting the help you need by talking to a mental health expert. Begin your search for help.
Whether you need help dealing with the symptoms of COVID-19, or need help staying up-to-date on your day-to-day health needs, there are several community resources who are committed to finding people healthcare as well as medical care.
If you are experiencing symptoms, please call your hospital, insurance, or the Coronavirus Hotline before visiting:
• University of Utah Healthcare Navigation Team: 844-745-9325
• Intermountain Healthcare Connect Care Help Desk: 800-442-5502
• Coronavirus Hotline: 1-800-456-7707
According to the CDC, older citizens and people who have serious chronic medical conditions are at a higher risk of getting very sick from COVID-19. Several local organizations have offered specific resources, hours, and more to senior citizens in the community.
Information
• CDC information for High Risk individuals
Community Resources
• Smith's Grocery Opens Early for Senior Citizens
• Harmon's Grocery Opens Early for at-risk Customers
• Senior Shopping Hours at Dan's Market
• Macey's offers Senior Shopping Hours
• Fresh Market offers Senior Shopping Hours
• Target reserves he first hour of shopping every Wednesday for vulnerable populations
As many childcare locations shut down, you may be left wondering where you can take your kid. Begin your search with this document put together by the Department of Workforce Services:
Other Resources:
• 211's list of Childcare Resources
• Department of Workforce Services: COVID-19 and Child Care- FAQ for Providers
• Department of Workforce Services: COVID-19 and Child Care- FAQ for Businesses
• Department of Workforce Services: COVID-19 and Child Care- FAQ for Schools
Ensure you are getting (and sharing) the facts. Check out these trusted resources in the Utah Community, who are committed to sharing the most recent updates and news.
Community Needs
Health Resources
• Utah State Health Department
• Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Business Resources
• Salt Lake City Economic Development
Transit
• UTA
Emergency Management Facts
• Federation of Emergency Management Agency on Coronavirus Rumors
• Utah Division of Emergency Management
If you have any updates to our resource list, or would like to list your organization, please email Anna Fonnesbeck at anna.fonnesbeck@uw.org.
211 Caller and Search Data
We are working with local organizations to make sure that Utahns' basic needs are met during these uncertain times. Learn more about how COVID-19's is impacting our friends and neighbors through our dashboard highlighting top resource and services requested by 211 callers.
Get Involved
Help the Utah Community amid COVID-19 (Coronavirus). Here are a few ways you can get involved.
Donate
The COVID-19 Community Response Fund will support economically-vulnerable Utahans by supporting organizations specialized in rental assistance or mortgage payment assistance; rapid rehousing, shelter diversion, homeless shelters; crisis nurseries and childcare providers; healthcare services for vulnerable Utahns; as well as 211 Information and Referral.
Volunteer
For those of you who are not in a high-risk group and are looking for ways to help, check out our list of volunteer opportunities and in-kind donation needs from our partners that have been deemed high-need.
Advocate
Sign upto receive our Action Alerts and use your voice to help alleviate the economic impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. We'll be sending periodic updates on how you can contact your representatives and advocate for bills that help our economy recover.
