Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information
CDC.gov is a great source of information about COVID-19. The site has information about that you may take to reduce the chance of infection with Coronavirus. It also provides information on social distancing, cleaning and disinfecting recommendations, what to do if you are sick, etc. Click here to view the CDC COVID-19 page.
- COVID-19 text information and updates are available. To sign up, text COVIDNC to 898211
Financial Assistance
- NC 2-1-1 by United Way of North Carolina is now available for people to call for assistance related to the COVID-19 coronavirus. Dial 211. Enter Zip Code.
Utilities
- Cleanenergy.org - This site is tracking which utilities are suspending disconnections during the Coronavirus outbreak.
EBT/Food Stamps
- Expensify.org Offers Reimbursements to SNAP Recipients.
During the COVID-19 crisis, Expensify.org will reimburse families on SNAP benefits to purchase additional essential goods. Individuals will need to share a receipt (dated on or after March 1st) and the organization will reimburse up to $50 for essential goods and groceries purchased with a SNAP card.
Food Pick-Up and Delivery Services
- Food Lion: Order online and pick up in store.
- Lowes Food: Online order and drive through pick up.
- Walmart: Online order and drive through pick up.
- Instacart: Grocery shopping and delivery service.
- Door Dash: Free delivery for orders $10 or more.
- Uber Eats: Free delivery on your first order of $15 or more.
- Grubhub
Texting Tool Available for Information on How to Access Food for Children
- Parents who need food assistance for their children can text FOODNC to 877-877 to locate nearby free meal sites.
The texting service is also available in Spanish by texting COMIDA to 877-877
Pharmacy Delivery
- CVS
- Sanford Pharmacy
Student Loans
- During the COVID-19 crisis, Department of Education-owned loans now have an interest rate of 0% effective March 13, 2020. You may also apply for a forbearance during this time with your loan servicing company. For continued updates on Student Loans, click here.
Mental Health
Isolation from friends and family, job loss, and death are challenges we're all facing during these days of COVID-19. You are not alone. COVID-19 is affecting families across the world. If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others, call 911.
You can also contact:
- Disaster Distress Helpline at 800.985.5990
- The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800.273.8255,
- Text MHFA to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor
Internet Service Providers
During the COVID-19 crisis, many internet service providers are providing free service for several weeks, including Spectrum. Additionally, the National Locator Tool for Low-Cost Internet Service is available. Just type in your zip code and it shows the best offers in your area.
Low-Cost Devices
- Computer refurbishers are a good source of low-cost devices. To find one near you, go to the Alliance for Technology Reuse and Refurbishing
- PCS for People offers tech support for individual customers of its low cost devices
E-Commerce for Extra Cash
Selling items online can be a quick and easy way to earn cash, especially during a period of unemployment. Here are a few examples of websites where you can sell your items.
Healthcare Providers
- Central Carolina Hospital
1135 Carthage St., Sanford, NC 27330
919.774.2100 - FirstHealth Primary Care, Sanford
2919 Beechtree Dr. #1120, Sanford, NC 27330
919.897.2256 - UNC Specialty Care at Sanford
1301 Central Dr., Sanford, NC 27330
919.718.9512 - Carolina Doctors Med Care
1024 S. Horner Blvd., Sanford, NC 27330
919.774.3680 - FirstHealth Convenient Care - Lee County
1602 Westover Dr., Sanford, NC 27330
919.897.2250 - Pinehurst Medical Primary Care of Sanford - Greenway Court
1411 Greenway Ct., Sanford, NC 27330
919.292.1878 - Sanford Medical
555 Carthage St
919.774.6518
