Episode 45: Covid-19 Impact & Needs with Aida Nozick with the Jewish Federation of NWI
COVID-19 Coronavirus Update (Info from their Website)
The public health situation regarding the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic is evolving daily.
3/23/20: Governor Holcomb has issued a Stay-at-Home Order for all individuals currently living in the state of Indiana. This order takes effect Tuesday night, March 24, at 10:59pm (Central time) and extend through at least April 7.
3/23/20: Seven cases of the virus have now been confirmed in Lake County, IN. Visit in.gov/coronavirus for county-by-county reports from the Indiana State Department of Health.
3/19/20: Governor Holcomb has ordered all Indiana public and private schools to remain closed through at least April 30.
3/16/20: Governor Holcomb has declared that all restaurants and bars in the state of Indiana must close their dine-in offerings as of 2:30pm on March 16, but may continue to provide take-out and delivery services through the end of March.
3/16/20: The CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks (through approx. May 8), organizers throughout the United States should cancel or postpone all in-person gatherings of 50 people or more. Federation events unfortunately impacted by this guideline include AFC's Passover Seder on April 1, our Candidates Forum on April 2, and Israel Solidarity Day on April 26.
Federation Updates
As a human services agency, the Federation office is currently expected to remain open for the duration of the crisis. Hours of operation may vary. Please call ahead.
Out of concern for the health and safety of our community, Federation is expanding our roster of support services for the duration of the crisis.
Our kosher meal home delivery on Mondays and Wednesdays is now available to all Northwest Indiana Jewish community members who would like to participate. See details at right.
*Subject to change pending further public health mandates. As an essential human service agency, we will continue meal service as long as we are able to remain open.Our Food Pantry will expand its hours to 12pm-3pm on Thursdays. Due to the anticipated increase in usage, and to minimize face-to-face contact, we will move temporarily to a system of pre-packing food boxes rather than allow visitors to shop the pantry.
In light of the above, we can use additional healthy volunteers to deliver meals, run errands, and other services. Please contact the Federation office if you would like to participate.
Kosher Meal Home Delivery
Please order by 10am for same-day meals. Click below for the online order form, or call the office at 219-301-0960. You may leave voicemail outside of regular office hours.
Deliveries will be made between 12-2pm each day. Cost is $8 per meal. In case of financial hardship, pay what you can. No money will be collected at time of delivery; we will track orders and send invoices.
K'Ton Ton Preschool is closed effective Friday, March 13, through at least April 30. As public health recommendations have been rapidly evolving, we will evaluate when is the best time to return.
All Adult Friendship Club on-site lunches and programs as well as Chair Yoga are cancelled through at least April 30, 2020. Plans for May will be announced as they unfold, based on the developing situation. At the same time, we know that times of isolation and sickness re exactly when our seniors need social and nutritional support the most. Please contact Susan Tepperman, Jewish Community Services Coordinator, at susan@federationonline.org if you know of someone who is immune-compromised or a senior who may need resources,