Jenny Cooper, a moderator on the Pandemic Partners-Bend Facebook page, works on organizing donated items in preparation to assemble care packages for health care workers at her business last week. “I’m basically taking donations for as long as people want to do it,” commented Cooper while unboxing donated items. Anyone interested in donating items can contact Cooper at 541-401-1635 or visit the Pandemic Partners-Bend Facebook page.

Business

CentralOregonSOS.com is providing resource links for companies and employees of the community.

COVID-19 is triggering thousands of job losses while creating demand in other areas. Fred Meyer, Safeway-Albertsons and Amazon are all struggling to keep up with customer demand.

For job opportunities in Oregon, go to oregon.gov/jobs

For job opportunities with Amazon, go to amazon.jobs

If you need unemployment benefits, you find information on how to do that at oregon.gov

Unemployment insurance is available for most workers who lose their jobs. If you’re temporarily laid off, you may still qualify.

If you need help paying bills or groceries, Deschutes County has a comprehensive list on its website for who to contact.

Small businesses economically impacted by COVID-19 may qualify for assistance through the U.S. Small Business Association. See disasterloan.sba.gov/ela for details and to apply.

Coronavirus resources for businesses can be found at oregon4biz.com/Coronavirus-Information/

Central Oregon Community College’s Small Business Development Center is offering free virtual assistance as companies navigate the COVID-19 economic landscape. Call 541-383-7290 or email sbdc@cocc.edu for an appointment.

COVID-19 Toolkit from Travel Oregon offers information and resources for hospitality and travel related businesses throughout the state. Visit industry.traveloregon.com

Food

Children under the age of 18 can receive free pre-packaged meals from Central Oregon school districts. For times and locations please visit:

Bend-La Pine schools, bend.k12.or.us

Crook County schools, crookcounty.k12.or.us

Jefferson County schools, jscd.k12.or.us

Redmond schools, redmond.k12.or.us

Sisters schools, ssd6.org/covid19

Great Harvest Bread Co. will offer free loaves of bread to anyone in need. Visit the Downtown Bend location at 835 NW Bond St., Suite 1 or call 541-389-2888 to pick up.

Jericho Road in Redmond is providing free meals, food-fill packs for students, rental assistance and emergency supplies. Call 541-699-2099

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), time limits have been suspended until the Secretary of Health and Human Services declares the COVID-19 state of emergency lifted. Vist ohp.oregon.gov to sign up.

The Village Baker is offering free sack lunches to children and youth dealing with food insecurities. Ask for the Kid’s Sack Lunch at the bakery located at 1470 SW Knoll Ave., Bend or call 541-318-1054. Visit villagebakerbend.com for more information 

Health

Central Oregon’s Crisis Resource Directory, developed by the Central Oregon Health Council, features a list available resources by category and by town. Visit centraloregonresources.org to find out more or submit information for a resource.

Central Oregon Independent Practice Association is providing a list of resources for professional health care providers and more. Visit coipa.org/centraloregon-covid-19

COVID-19 nonemergency hotline is open 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Connect with a caregiver or county health professional. Call 541-699-5109.

Oregon Recovery Network provides Oregonians recovery resources including peer services, virtual meetings, financial resources and COVID-19 information. Visit oregonrecovernetwork.org

Mosaic Medical — Patient Information is available for Mosaic Medical patients across Central Oregon. Contact 541-383-3005 or mosaicmedical.org/blog/covid-19

Mosaic Medical — Medicaid/OHP Enrollment Phone Assistance is available to those who have had a change to their income and want to see if they qualify for the Oregon Health Plan. Contact 541-383-3005.

St. Charles Health System — Patient Information is available for patients of St. Charles regarding COVID-19. Contact 541-382-4321 or stcharleshealthcare.org/covid-19

Legal Assistance

The Oregon Department of Justice urges Oregonians to report acts of hate or bias to the hotline 844-924-BIAS (2424).

The Oregon Price Gouging Hotline is available to report incidents of price hikes due to COVID-19 as well as other scams associated with the virus. Call 503-378-8442 or submit a tip online at doj.state.or.us.

Community Groups

Pandemic Partners — Bend on Facebook is a community group for those who need help running errands, picking up groceries, setting up technology and more can connect to others in the area who can assist. Posts are private to only those who have been added to the group, but anyone can join. Contact: j.mp/PandemicPartners

Pandemic Partners — Prineville on Facebook is a public community group for those in need in the Prineville area for those who need help. Contact facebook.com/groups/PandemicPartnersCrookCounty

Pandemic Partners — Redmond on Facebook is a community group for those in need in the Redmond area. Posts are visible to those not in the group, but you must be added in order to post or comment. Contact facebook.com/groups/PandemicPartnersRedmond

Pandemic Partners — Sisters on Facebook is a public community group for those in the Sisters area to connect and get help or help neighbors with errands and other basic tasks. Contact j.mp/PandemicPartnersSisters

Pandemic Partners — South Deschutes County is a public Facebook group focused on those living in the Sunriver, Three Rivers and La Pine areas to connect and help with basic errands and other requests. Contact facebook.com/groups/PandemicPartnersSouthDeschutesCounty

PNW Rural Action Network is a public Facebook group that posts resources for those in rural areas of the Northwest as well allow members to connect and discuss rural related topics. Contact facebook.com/groups/PNWRuralActionNetwork