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Ways to Plug In

No doubt , these are strange times . 2020 will be described in history books as the year countries closed borders , economies stalled , and we lost a portion of the population to COVID-19 . Now flip to the positive side : 2020 will also be written about in history as the year that people helped their neighbors to obtain groceries , donated hand sanitizer to hospitals , and made masks for strangers . We will look back on 2020 with pride because it was the year that we banded together to build a stronger community .
What can you do to help build a stronger community in Brevard County , while still social distancing ?
Call an elderly , disabled , or overwhelmed neighbor before you go to the grocery store , and ask if you can pick up some items for them . Leave the groceries on their doorstep .
Call your local food bank and ask what items they need . Leave the items on their doorstep .
https :// www . feedingamerica . org / find-your-local-foodbank https :// thechildrenshungerproject . org
Pick up boxes of food from local food banks and deliver them on the doorstep of the designated recipients .
https :// www . mealsonwheelsamerica . org / findmeals http :// hands4healing . org http :// www . thehavenforchildren . com / the-haven-guild / chef-du-jour-program
Volunteer to call elderly or disabled residents of Brevard County to check they have what they need .
Virtually help connect those in need with humanitarian organizations . https :// www . missingmaps . org Volunteer to answer calls for a crisis center to help people feeling overwhelmed . Support small businesses by ordering take-out food and buying gift cards . Sew face masks , write notes of hope , and other items for donation . https :// www . marchofdimes . org / volunteers / volunteer-opportunities . aspx
Donate to children ’ s centers and homeless centers by dropping off food or gift cards at their doorstep .
https :// rmhc . org
Donate blood to help with the blood shortage . https :// www . redcrossblood . org / give . html https :// americasblood . org / for-donors / find-a-blood-center
Donate hand sanitizer , gloves , disinfectant wipes , and needed supplies to local hospitals , senior care facilities , homeless shelters , and children ’ s centers .
https :// getusppe . org https :// hf . org / ways _ to _ help / index . cfm
Donate diapers , wipes , hygiene products , and other supplies to low-income families in Brevard County .
https :// womenscenter . net http :// www . thehavenforchildren . com / needs-and-wish-list Tutor using video conferencing .
Educate others through social media about the importance of helping build stronger communities while still maintaining social distancing .
Contact the EFSC Center for Service-Learning and Civic Engagement for more volunteering opportunities .
Eastern Florida State College is committed to equal access / equal opportunity in its programs , activities , and employment . For additional information , visit Eastern Florida State College : easternflorida . edu / go / equity
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