Check out the rest of the story hereToday, I joined a @HispanicCaucus conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci on the disproportionate impact of #COVID19 on minority communities.— Rep. Veronica Escobar (@RepEscobar) April 30, 2020
His assessment: Communities like El Paso are as vulnerable as nursing homes because of our underlying health and socio-economic conditions. pic.twitter.com/VGQ223eaYm
Monday, May 4, 2020
Dr. Fauci believes communities like El Paso are vulnerable COVID-19
Friday, May 1, 2020
Emergency directive amended
"face coverings mandatory and prohibit all public and private social gatherings of any number of people occurring outside or inside a single household or dwelling unit." Check out the rest of the story here.
Friday, April 24, 2020
El Paso Public Face Mask Mandate
New mandate states face masks must be worn when out in public. KTSM full story here.
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Free Weekend Lunch for Children 18 and Under
Idea Public School will be providing free weekend lunches for children 18 and under. The weekend meals will be distributed on Friday from 7-10am. Click here for more information.
Friday, April 10, 2020
Stores that will close on Sunday for Easter
- Lowe's
- Costco
- Sam's Club
- Target
- Big Lots
- HEB
- Sprouts Farmer's Market
- Sears
- Trader Joes
Check out what other stores will be closed today on the USA Today website.
Thursday, April 9, 2020
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Helpful Resources
Unemployment Benefit Claim Self-Service If your employment was affected by the Coronavirus, you could apply for benefits here.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH). The phone number to the food bank is (915)298-0353). The following information comes directly from the EPFH web page.
El Paso Covid 19 Information hub created by Paso Del Norte Health Foundation
Texaslawhelp.org know your rights during COVID-19
211texas.org for latest information on COVID-19 community resources and Texas Department of State health services. You could also call 211 for the information.
Texas Workforce Commission is offering help with child care for essential workers. Click the link for more information.
IRS.gov added a section to their website so that people who don't usually file taxes could enter bank account information to receive (COVID-19) economic impact payments promptly.
Unemployment Benefit Claim Self-Service If your employment was affected by the Coronavirus, you could apply for benefits here.
El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank (EPFH). The phone number to the food bank is (915)298-0353). The following information comes directly from the EPFH web page.
Starting Monday, March 23, we will have food distribution sites throughout El Paso. The distribution schedule will be Monday through Friday from 9AM-3PM at the following locations:
Northeast:
Katie's Pantry
4801 Sun Valley
El Paso, TX, 79924
Central:Kelly Center for Hunger Relief
915 Florence
El Paso, TX, 79902
*Kelly will distribute Tuesday through Friday from 10am-2pm & Saturday from 9am-12pm
Lower Valley:Camino de Vida
7822 San Jose Rd.
El Paso, TX, 79915
East/Socorro/Clint/San Elizario:El Pasoans Fighting Hunger Food Bank
9541 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX, 79927
West:Abundant Living Faith Center WestSeveral Schools are offering free lunch for students. This link will help you find meal pick up locations
7100 N. Desert Blvd.
El Paso, TX, 79911
El Paso Covid 19 Information hub created by Paso Del Norte Health Foundation
Texaslawhelp.org know your rights during COVID-19
211texas.org for latest information on COVID-19 community resources and Texas Department of State health services. You could also call 211 for the information.
Texas Workforce Commission is offering help with child care for essential workers. Click the link for more information.
IRS.gov added a section to their website so that people who don't usually file taxes could enter bank account information to receive (COVID-19) economic impact payments promptly.
Friday, April 3, 2020
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