Monday, April 27th
If you have an immediate need, call (607) 288-3252
As always, community members looking for more information on local health resources and resources related to COVID-19 can contact 2-1-1 by calling 1-877-211-8667 or visiting 211tompkins.org
Mutual Aid Tompkins Facebook Page
Mutual Aid Tompkins Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Immediate Needs Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Food Systems Facebook Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins: Parent Support Group
Mutual Aid Tompkins Community Form
Mutual Aid Tompkins Community Resource Folder
Donate
We are neighbors concerned about our communities and helping to make sure those most vulnerable and affected by COVID-19 get the support they need. We are volunteer run, with no paid staff, and our aid comes directly from the community. We have created a PayPal & Venmo account and the money donated is going directly to people who have made requests through our immediate needs page. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fundraiser that is in partnership with Tompkins County Worker's Center, You can also make donations through PayPal here and our Venmo here. Thank you!
Local
Tracking
Charted data for Tompkins, Cortland, Broome, and Onondaga County HERE
News
Mutual Aid Tompkins have created a Community Check In Survey and are hoping that you can share it out with your networks. We will share the data collected once we get some responses. The survey will only take 2-5 minutes to complete, and your response is anonymous and all questions are optional.
We Are Ithaca: Writer/activist Zillah Eisenstein: She disscuses politics, the power of banging on pots in solidarity and pride in her daughter Dr. Sarah Eisenstien Stumbar who is on the front lines
Loaves & Fishes of Tompkins County looking for substitute kitchen manager: Email operationsmanager@loaves.org
Health & Testing
The CH Sampling Site: regular hours, 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m, 40 Catherwood Rd. To pre-register, call Cayuga Health Registration Line at 607-319-5708, or go online to cayugahealthsystem.org.
Need a ride to the Sampling Site? After you have registered, call 2-1-1 to schedule a safe and free ride with ASAP Cab Company. 2-1-1 is available 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. to schedule rides to the Sampling Site.
Finding and Giving Help Resources
Guía maestra de recursos para inmigrantes durante la pandemia: Introducing the Immigrant Resource Guide
Need Help Finding Help? Contact 2-1-1 Tompkins Cortland. I just want to remind people of this help desk and referral service. Callers are referred to service providers according to their needs. 2-1-1 may follow up with callers, when appropriate, to ensure that contact was made and to offer further assistance if needed. Some common questions include locations to find food, legal issues with housing, how to access healthcare, and finding employment. 2-1-1 is active 24 hours a day 365 days of the year. To access 2-1-1 by text, message your zip code to TXT211 or 898211. Texting service is available Mon-Fri 9:00 am – 4:00 pm). You can also access 2-1-1 services by email (iandr@hsctc.org) or by visiting their website.
Community Volunteer & Request Aid Form : Fill out this form if you would like to request aid (petty cash assistance, groceries, supplies, medicine, delivery), AND/OR if you would like to volunteer to give aid. THIS IS A NEW VOLUNTEER SIGN-UP FORM - please fill this out even if you had previously signed up to volunteer.
Older Adult Support Form : Read info here and fill out this form if you would like to provide assistance to older adults in Tompkins County.
Quarantine Space : Mutual Aid Tompkins is trying to coordinate with home/apartment owners to create quarantine space for people coming (back) to Ithaca or traveling to Ithaca from other places. If you need any assistance with self-quarantine place, please contact communityaidtompkins@gmail.com or our point person, Becky Sibner rsibner1@gmail.com.
Neighborhood Open Food Pantries: Please take and/or donate food and supplies. Find one near you.
Food
Food Pantry Calendar: Foodbank of the Southern Tier
Ithaca Free Food Resources HERE.
Senior-Only Shopping Hours, Ithaca NY
Walmart: Tuesday 6am-7am
Tops: Tuesday & Thursday 6am-730am
Target: Tuesday & Wednesday 8am-9am
Green Star: Daily 9am-10am
CVS: Tuesday & Wednesday 7am-8am
Walgreens: Tuesday 8am-9am
BJ's Wholesale Club: Daily 8am-9am
Dollar Tree: Daily 9am-10am
List of Farms Serving Tompkins County is HERE.
PressBay Food Pantry: Free Food Giveaway, Mondays starting April 20th and onward, 3-5 PM. PressBay Food Hub, 110-1 W Green St, Ithaca, between Diamonds and Ithaca Halal Grocer, across from Sunoco
Food Box Delivery : To provide immediate local relief, Cornell has partnered with the Food Bank of the Southern Tier and the Greater Ithaca Activities Center (GIAC) to collect and distribute much-needed meals for food-insecure families. The organizers plan to provide food packages – each containing a three-day supply for a family of four – to 200 families on Tuesday, and another 200 on Thursday. GIAC and will continue every Tuesday and Thursday from 1-4 p.m.. If there are people in the area needing the free food boxes given away at GIAC, but are unable to travel for a variety of reasons, please contact communityaidtompkins@gmail.com
Neighborhood Open Food Pantries: Please read more information about Food Pantries and find one near you.
Activities and Events
Growing Cut Flowers: Zoom Virtual Class - Wednesday, April 28 - 6:00pm
State
Financial Survival Toolkit for New Yorkers: helpful resources and links to give you easy access to vital assistance and information you need at this time. Since the situation is changing rapidly with each passing day, please check back regularly as we update this information
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announcements HERE
National
COVID-19 Cases in the US : CDC website
