COVID-19 RESOURCES
If you're struggling during the pandemic, you're not alone. We've collected resources to help connect you with organizations that can support you through this difficult time.
Get help with housing, food, Health OR employment
If you're not sure where to turn, contact Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS). JFCS is the social work branch of the Jewish community. They will interview you about your needs and identify the programs and services for which you qualify. Call their intake hotline at 1.866.532.7669.
General COVID-19 Updates and Information
Note: if you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
- CDC
- OSHA
- WHO
- City of Philadelphia COVID-19 Updates
- Philadelphia COVID-19 Helpline (for medical questions)
Hunger or Food Insecurity
- Mitzvah Food Program
- Jewish Relief Agency (JRA)
- Emergency Food Assistance (PA State)
- List of Food Pantries
- Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)
Homeless or Facing Eviction
- Office of Homeless Services at 215.686.7175 or by web.
- Your Way Home - Montgomery County, at 1.866.964.7925 or 211 or by web (Montgomery County residents only)
- Jewish Family & Children’s Service (JFCS)
Mental Health & Therapy
- JFCS COVID-19 Bereavement Online Support Group
- Center for Spiritual Well-Being
- Affordable Therapy Sessions For First Responders
- Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
- Council for Relationships
- Philadelphia City Mental Health Services
- Pennsylvania State Mental Health Services
- CDC on Stress and Coping
Unemployment & Income Loss
- Unemployment Compensation
- JEVS Career Strategies
- JEVS Webinars For Job Seekers
- Jewish Family and Children’s Service (JFCS)
- Project EM
Senior Affordable Housing
Call Federation Housing, Inc. at 215.673.6446
Please note, there are lengthy wait lists for all their buildings and sometimes the wait lists are closed. But if any of their wait lists are open, it is important to get on them.
Please also note that Federation Housing, Inc. is a separate, different organization from Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Affordable Housing (Non-Senior)
Call PA Housing Search at 1.877.428.884