Philadelphia residentssign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine
The Department of Public Health is providing COVID-19 vaccines to all Philadelphia residents. You can complete the vaccine interest form below to tell the Health Department that you are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The department will assess your risk and contact you when you are eligible and there is a vaccine for you. for more information please click here
For residents in the Philadelphia collar counties sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine
For individuals and families in need of of food there are a number of resources available at this time:
City of PhiladelphiaFood sites
The city of Philadelphia has setup food sites throughout the city where any resident can pick up free food for their household. We encourage you to use these sites if you are in need of food. You can find more information on the City’s website by clicking here
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA)Grab and go Meals
For individuals 60 and older, PCA is operating a series of grab and go meal distribution sites for older adults, to provide nourishment during COVID-19. In all, a total of 20 sites are open for grab and go meals. for information please click here
Share Food Program
During COVID-19, The Share Food Program is working hard with it partners to make sure Philadelphians have continued access to food. For more information click here
Community Health ChoicesHome Delivered meals
If you receive managed care long term supports and services under Community Health Choices (CHC), home delivered meals are available as a benefit during this time. Please reach out to your managed care organization for more information or to request this service. For more information on CHC please click here
SNAP Online Purchasing Program
As of May 18, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved a state plan submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) for providing online purchasing options to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. For more information please click here
Philadelphia VA
If you are a veteran and are registered with the Philadelphia VA you can request home delivered groceries. For more information please contact you VA social worker or Voluntary Services at 215-823-5868
Other Resources
The City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Resources
In response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Philadelphia has activated the city’s Emergency Operations Center. Philadelphians can stay informed about the latest information by signing up for text alerts. To do so, text COVIDPHL to 888-777. You can also visit the Department of Health’s regularly updated Coronavirus webpage by clicking here.
The State of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Resources
The Wolf Administration released a plan that uses a phased approach to re-open the state. Included in this plan are resources for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find out more information, along with the resources that state is providing by clicking here.
CDC COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities
Guidance and tools to help people with disabilities and those who serve or care for them make decisions, protect their health, and communicate with their communities. You can find out more information by clicking here.
Covid-19 Resources
Philadelphia residents sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine
The Department of Public Health is providing COVID-19 vaccines to all Philadelphia residents. You can complete the vaccine interest form below to tell the Health Department that you are interested in getting the COVID-19 vaccine. The department will assess your risk and contact you when you are eligible and there is a vaccine for you. for more information please click here
For residents in the Philadelphia collar counties sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine
For Bucks county please click here
For Chester county please click here
For Delaware county please click here
For Montgomery county please click here
Food Resources
For individuals and families in need of of food there are a number of resources available at this time:
City of Philadelphia Food sites
The city of Philadelphia has setup food sites throughout the city where any resident can pick up free food for their household. We encourage you to use these sites if you are in need of food. You can find more information on the City’s website by clicking here
Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) Grab and go Meals
For individuals 60 and older, PCA is operating a series of grab and go meal distribution sites for older adults, to provide nourishment during COVID-19. In all, a total of 20 sites are open for grab and go meals. for information please click here
Share Food Program
During COVID-19, The Share Food Program is working hard with it partners to make sure Philadelphians have continued access to food. For more information click here
Community Health Choices Home Delivered meals
If you receive managed care long term supports and services under Community Health Choices (CHC), home delivered meals are available as a benefit during this time. Please reach out to your managed care organization for more information or to request this service. For more information on CHC please click here
SNAP Online Purchasing Program
As of May 18, 2020, the United States Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) approved a state plan submitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) for providing online purchasing options to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) households. For more information please click here
Philadelphia VA
If you are a veteran and are registered with the Philadelphia VA you can request home delivered groceries. For more information please contact you VA social worker or Voluntary Services at 215-823-5868
Other Resources
The City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Resources
In response to the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Philadelphia has activated the city’s Emergency Operations Center. Philadelphians can stay informed about the latest information by signing up for text alerts. To do so, text COVIDPHL to 888-777. You can also visit the Department of Health’s regularly updated Coronavirus webpage by clicking here.
The State of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Resources
The Wolf Administration released a plan that uses a phased approach to re-open the state. Included in this plan are resources for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. You can find out more information, along with the resources that state is providing by clicking here.
CDC COVID-19 Toolkit for People with Disabilities
Guidance and tools to help people with disabilities and those who serve or care for them make decisions, protect their health, and communicate with their communities. You can find out more information by clicking here.