RESPONDING TO COVID-19 IN OUR COMMUNITY
We hope that you and yours are staying healthy and safe. We recognize how difficult this new reality is, especially for our most vulnerable.
Our campaign continues to serve as a resource, fighting for a comprehensive response that prioritizes housing, healthcare, education, food and housing as a human rights!
Below are some resources relevant to the 42nd District (East New York, New Lots, Remsen Village, Spring Creek, and Starrett City) but also citywide.
Please continue to social distance, remain indoors as possible, and stay safe.
Facts matter. Getting information from reliable sources is critical to ensuring that we are best informed. Below are some governmental sources for the coronavirus.
For real-time updates, text COVID to 692-692. Messages and data rates may apply.
FOOD RESOURCES
New York City is committed to making free meals available daily for all New Yorkers. Students and families can go to nearby school buildings for takeout meals. Additionally, any New Yorker can receive free meals available at locations across the city.
Text “NYC FOOD” or “NYC COMIDA” to 877-877 (text messaging and data rates may apply)
Click HERE for more information.
Holiday Service
There will be no food service available on the following dates. December 25th (Christmas Day) and January 1st (New Year’s Day)
There will be food service available on the following dates from 12pm to 3pm only. December 24th (Christmas Eve) and December 28th-31st (Including New Year’s Eve)
Local Testing Locations
NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York
Address: 2094 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone: (844) 692-4692
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years
Housing Works East New York Health Center
Address: 2640 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Phone: (718) 277-0386
Please call 718-277-0386 and speak with the Triage Nurse at ext 4079 for an appointment. Walk ins welcome.
Doral Health & Wellness – Urgent Care Center
Address: 1797 Pitkin Ave Suite 308, , Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (646) 561-8282
First Response Urgent Care
Address: 76 Belmont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (718) 395-6444
CareCube- Brownsville – Multi specialty
Address: 1718 Pitkin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (718) 485-9869
Brownsville - Brooklyn
Address: 592 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (888) 364-3065
APPOINTMENT IS REQUIRED. Individuals who would like to be tested must make an appointment by calling NYS COVID-19 Hotline 888-364-3065. NO WALK-INS allowed.
CareCube-Brownsville– Family Medici
Address: 1381 Linden Boulevard , Brooklyn, NY 11212
Phone: (718) 498-3103
AdvantageCare East New York
Address:101 Pennsylvania Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone:(866) 749-2660
NYC Health + Hospitals/Starett City
Address: 1279 Pennsylvania Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11239
Phone: (844) 692-4692
Rapid Testing offered;Closing at 2pm on 12/16 and opening at 12pm on 12/17 Closed Christmas and New Years
NYC Coronavirus Overcharge Complaint Form
Office of the Attorney General Online Submission Form
Older Adult Services
Aging Connect is the City's direct link to aging services. Call 212-AGING-NYC (212-244-6469) to speak with an Aging Specialist and learn about services and supports available for older adults and their caregivers, and volunteer opportunities.
To prevent the spread of COVID-19, senior centers are currently closed, but are providing delivered meals. Please call your local senior center to confirm their delivery schedule. Below are some of the centers in our district.
Boulevard Senior Center 762 Stanley Avenue | (718) 345-5665
JASA Starrett City Neighborhood Senior Center 1540 Van Siclen Avenue | (718) 642-1010
Penn Wortman Neighborhood Senior Center 895 Pennsylvania Avenue | (347) 318-3770
Spring Creek Senior Partners, Inc. 160 Schroeders Avenue | (718) 348-7620
Teresa Moore Neighborhood Senior Center 2702 Linden Boulevard | (347) 663-7770
Vandalia Neighborhood Center 47 Vandalia Avenue | (718) 272-3949
Wayside Home Delivered Meals 460 Dumont Avenue | (929) 234-6333
Department of Education
New York City has moved towards Remote Learning Model. The DOE is lending internet-enabled iPads to support remote learning for students. If you would like to request a device for a NYC student in your family, please fill out the form below. The DOE will use the contact information you provide to get in touch with you to discuss when and where you can pick up a device. Priority will be given to students most in need, and all devices are granted on a temporary basis and will later need to be returned. CLICK HERE FOR THE REMOTE LEARNING DEVICE FORM!
The DOE is making three free meals available for all NYC children.
Beginning March 23, meals will be distributed at more than 400 sites across the city
Three meals a day, including breakfast, will be available to all NYC children
Monday through Friday 7:30 am to 1:30 pm at locations across the city
Use the DOE Site Lookup Tool HERE to find a location near you
Learn at Home Activities for Students
To help students engage in educational material, the DOE has created a list of resources for students in all grades, from Early Learning through elementary, middle school, and high school by clicking HERE.
Brooklyn Public Library (BPL)
Beginning Monday, March 16, all locations will be closed until further notice. BPL has made resources available online by clicking HERE.
Nutrition
Below is a list of food pantries providing groceries you can cook at home, and community kitchens, which provide hot meals in the 42nd District. A full listing can be found in the Food Map FOOD HELP NYC MAP HERE or the FOOD BANK FOR NYC MAP HERE. Please call your local location to confirm availability.
Christian Cultural Center 1400 Linden Boulevard | (718) 306-1000
East New York Wesleyan Church/New Hope Family Worship Center 817 Livonia Avenue | (718) 342-1305
Good Shepherd Services (East NY) 595 Sutter Avenue | (718) 346-2200 Ext. 100
Jewish Community Council of Canarsie #1 1170 Pennsylvania Avenue | (718) 495-6210 Service Specialty: Kosher
Little Jerusalem House of Prayer 447 Herzl Street | (718) 922-7446
Little Rock Baptist Church, Inc. 375 Bristol Street | (718) 495-6772
Open Door To Heaven Outreach Ministry, Inc. 894 Belmont Avenue | (347) 822-0714
Our Lady of Mercy Church 680 Mother Gaston Boulevard | (718) 346-3166
The Salvation Army Brownsville Corp 280 Riverdale Avenue | (718) 345-7050
Second St. Paul Church of Christ, Disciple of Christ, Inc. 1048 Sutter Avenue | (718) 235-8922
Sisters With Purpose, Inc. 1540 Van Siclen Avenue
Urban Strategies, Inc. 61-71 Riverdale Avenue | (718) 346-2539 Ext. 15
Unemployment Insurance
Over 22 Million folks have applied for unemployment since March 14, 2020. If you worked in New York State, you may be eligible to receive Unemployment Insurance Benefits. As a result, New York State is waiving the 7-day waiting period for Unemployment Insurance benefits for people who are out of work due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) closures or quarantines. Visit the New York State Department of Labor website for more information. Try multiple times if it’s not working, there is currently high volume. You must:
Have lost employment through no fault of your own
Have enough prior earnings from employment to establish a claim
Be ready, willing and able to work immediately
Be actively seeking work and keep a record (online or written) of your efforts
The fastest and most secure way to apply (file a claim) for Unemployment Insurance Benefits HERE.
If you are filing a new Unemployment Insurance Claim, the day you should file is based on the first letter of your last name.
Monday: Last name begins with A – F
Tuesday: Last name begins with G – N
Wednesday: Last name begins with O – Z
If you missed your filing day, file your claim on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. If you need more information, visit the New York State Department of Labor Frequently Asked Questions.
Jobs
The City's Workforce1 Career Center launched a Virtual Center (or call 718-960-2458) to help New Yorkers prepare for, and connect to, jobs across New York City's five boroughs and in every sector of the economy. Current employment opportunities include Stop & Shop, Fresh Direct & PBM Guardian Industry Services.
Small Business Services
FACT SHEET for small business owners
Grants and Loans
More than 6 months in operations - apply for assistance from the city.
Economic recovery loan program aimed at supporting New York State small businesses, nonprofits and small landlords as they reopen after the COVID-19 outbreak and NYS on PAUSE. Pre-applications for the New York Forward Loan Fund will be open on May 26, 2020 at Noon Eastern Daylight Time.
Economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made upon a successful application. This loan advance will not have to be repaid.
Facebook Small Business Grants Program
To be eligible to apply you must: Be a for-profit company. Have between 2 and 50 employees. Have been in business for over a year. Have experienced challenges from COVID-19Be in or near a location where Facebook operates.
Salesforce Care Small Business Grants
Grants of $10,000 to provide capital to help keep businesses afloat. These grants will support small businesses as they work to replenish materials, pay salaries, or adapt their business model to overcome these challenging times.
Businesses with existing relationships with an SBA Express Lender can access up to $25,000 quickly. This loan can be used while applying for the EIDL loan
This loan must be repaid in full or in part by proceeds from the EIDL loan
As part of SBA's debt relief efforts the SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a), 504, and microloans for a period of six months
The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of new 7(a), 504, and microloans issued prior to September 27, 2020
Facecoverings
The CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
The NYC Department of Health is encouraging all New Yorkers who go out in public to wear some sort of face covering. Scarves, bandanas, or pieces of fabric are all viable options. The goal is to slow the rate of infection, so we can avoid overwhelming our healthcare system, which is already strained.
NYC Food Delivery Assistance (APPLY HERE)
The City of New York is providing assistance to New Yorkers during the COVID-19 crisis by delivering meals to those who cannot access food themselves.
Who is this for?
This website is intended for individuals and families who meet all of the following criteria as a result of the COVID-19 emergency:
No members of the household can go out and get food because they are at increased medical risk or homebound
No neighbors or family members can go out and get food for you
Do not receive meal assistance from other providers (incl. Meals on Wheels or God's Love We Deliver); and
You are unable to afford meal delivery or grocery delivery
Households that qualify may place an order every 48 hours. No orders may be placed between the hours of 11AM Friday and 11AM Saturday and no deliveries will be made on Sundays.
Orders placed before 11AM will be delivered within two days of the order date. Orders placed after 11AM will be delivered within three days of the order date.
Each order will contain two days of meals (4 meals per person in the household, but no household will receive more than 8 meals per delivery).
If you don’t meet all of the eligibility criteria above you can still get help. To find food options in your area now you can visit the link below to see the local food pantry, soup kitchen, senior center, or SNAP enrollment sites near you.
