Grocery Stores Grocery stores remain open, with strict social distancing regulations, during this crisis. Free Meals and Local Resources Holyoke Public School Grab & Go food program: https://www.hps.holyoke.ma.us/families/cafeteria-menu/ Holyoke Boys & Girls Club dinner program: Monday through Friday from 5pm - 630pm. The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts: https://www.foodbankwma.org/ Kate's Kitchen: http://www.provministries.org/locations/kates-kitchen/ Bethlehem Baptist Community...
Local Employee Resource Guide MassHire Holyoke has developed a resource guide for employees during this time. The Family First Act The Family First Act provides employees expanded sick time for Covid-19 related needs including quarantine, caring for ill family members, and child care. MassHealth and Unemployment Benefits MassHealth insurance enrollment has been extended at this...
Holyoke Business Resource Page The Holyoke Chamber of Commerce has developed a resource page in support of local businesses. The page includes up-to-date information for small business owners, lists of local businesses still open, and other news pertaining to our local economy. Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Covid-19 Resource page Weekly Calls with Local Businesses The...
“It has been devastating to hear about the full extent of the COVID-19 outbreak at the Soldiers’ Home. While I am grateful that the State is now taking swift action to ensure residents and staff get necessary care and treatment, I am grief-stricken for those we have already lost, and my heart goes out...
On Sunday President Trump extended the voluntary national shutdown through April 30. The federal guidelines recommend against large group gatherings and urge older people and anyone with existing health problems to stay home. People are urged to work at home when possible and avoid restaurants, bars, non-essential travel and shopping trips. Massachusetts has created a website...
PPE Donations can be delivered to the main entrance of Holyoke Medical Center, Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. If you call 413.534.2500 when you arrive, a team member will go out to your car to collect the donation from you. Learn more Massachusetts has launched a website for volunteers and donations of...
Students will be able to pick up breakfast and lunch at the front doors of Donahue, Holyoke High School North, Kelly, Lawrence, and Sullivan Schools from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Kate’s Kitchen is providing to-go meals in the parking lot of 56 Cabot Street, Holyoke from 12:00 – 2:00 pm and Margaret’s Pantry is...
“The idea is to increase social distancing in order to slow the spread of the virus, so that you don’t get a huge spike in the number of people getting sick all at once. If that were to happen, there wouldn’t be enough hospital beds or mechanical ventilators for everyone who needs them, and the...
“Social distancing is deliberately increasing the physical space between people to avoid spreading illness. Staying at least six feet away from other people lessens your chances of catching COVID-19. Other examples of social distancing that allow you to avoid larger crowds or crowded spaces are: Working from home instead of at the office Closing schools...
Mayor Alex Morse Announces the use of Community Development Block Grant Program to Support Community Efforts PROVIDES ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, RENTAL PROPERTY OWNERS WHO PROVIDE STABLE HOUSING TO LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS To meet the increased community needs during the COVID-19 Emergency, Mayor Alex Morse and the Holyoke Office for Community Development are...
