FOOD RESOURCES
For COVID-19
Very NOLA Centric
Some applicable to GNO and Louisiana. Later info on growing your own can be used by others.
This is a very long thread.
It will be done in (hopefully) logical sections.
Starting with some general resources, retweets & SNAP info
Please, check this resource first. It has the most up to date links and information. If you live in #NOLA you should check it regularly

https://ready.nola.gov/home/ 

https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/assistance/#food

#NOLATwitter
#COVID19
#Food
#NewOrleans
#NOLA
These are two excellent FB groups.
They both offer #MutualAid in the #GNO Excellent sources for resources and help. Members do amazing stuff for each other.
COVID 19 Mutual Aid New Orleans Imagine Waterworks Site
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MutualAidNewOrleans/

Mutual Aid- New Orleans
https://www.facebook.com/groups/MutualAidNOLA/

#MutualAid
These first two are fairly new.
This has fantastic links

http://nolatransplant.com/new-orleans-coronavirus-resource

This doesn't have anything in my zipcode. It could be a powerful tool or helpful to other areas

http://www.covaid.co 
sign up to help w/deliveries or share with someone who needs assistance
New Orleans Coronavirus Resources - The Nola Transplant Blog

Here’s What You Should If You’re An Unemployed Worker In New Orleans During The Coronavirus Pandemic Click Here To View A HUGE List Of Resources For New Orleanians Affected By The Coronavirus Nola...

http://nolatransplant.com/new-orleans-coronavirus-resource
Specific updated links and information regarding food. Provides updated info on SNAP and WIC, as well as, food banks.

http://www.nolafoodpolicy.org/covid-19 
I am going to be reposting some of my earlier Tweets on food resources here. If you've been there & done that the SNAP info will follow in a few.

https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1246155835333640192?s=19

https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245951735828492289?s=19

https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245925744406138881?s=19

https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245144416693760007?s=19 https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245154281843576832?s=19
https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245858596073508865?s=19 https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1245926328915734528?s=19
SNAP Links Louisiana Only

http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/get-snap 

http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-how-to-apply

http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/snap-covid19-response-faqs

http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/584 

https://www.labudget.org/2020/04/as-need-for-food-assistance-surges-louisianas-systems-struggle-to-keep-up/

#SNAP
#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA

#Louisiana
As need for food assistance surges, Louisiana’s systems struggle to keep up - Louisiana Budget...

The mass unemployment caused by the coronavirus pandemic has led to an unprecedented surge in applications for food assistance, creating a massive backlog for the state [
]

http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/get-snap
The following information comes from these sources:

http://www.nolafoodpolicy.org/covid-19 

Mutual Aid New Orleans Covid 19 FB Group

Karem Ozkan

Personal communication with SNAP/DCFS/EBT
DCFS which runs SNAP in Louisiana is over capacity with applications right now.
It may take 30 days or more  to process an application just for approval.
It is best to submit your documents when you submit your application. If you are doing this via the Cafe website you may have issues doing so. If that is the case you should submit your application without the documentation and let them contact by email for them.
When they do ask for them by email you can respond to the email with the documents.
A separation notice from your employer or contact information for your employer.

Proof of separation (last day work or date of last paycheck)

Proof of income (for example, a pay stub)
Proof of identity (for example, a copy of your Driver's License)
Proof of residency (for example, a copy of your La. driver's license, utility bill, or rental receipt)
If you don't have all of them just submit what you do have. Let them know you do not have everything. If your ID is expired just send the photo of it anyway.
They are currently not doing interviews even by phone. They review your application, ask for documentation, review documentation and then approve or deny.
There's A LOT more to come.
The next section will include downloadable and printable docs, spreadsheets, calendars, and pdfs.
Many of these are essentially databases of programs and schedules. Some more regularly updated than others.
That will be followed by larger websites listing food (and other) resources. Then I will listing a number of FB groups that might be helpful (many about growing food etc) followed by YouTube videos on growing vegetables. It does not end there. There will be more info after that.
The following links go to Google Docs and can be downloaded

#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA
Elizabell Thunderwood

compiled list of resources, please share (may already be out here, trying not to double post but maybe someone can use this xox

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1HTneT9Fe5XDVz2IgfZw3A6HYPzPe-k9BCqW1XFsOQUM/mobilebasic
Cara Lahr from FB Mutual Aid Group
Comprehensive Resource Listings

https://docs.google.com/document/u/0/d/1U1i9vTfKFy1u_5erJWsr_FYmxfX9-mBWkiiAF7up1lU/mobilebasic#heading=h.iclo9z7s3cam
From Red Devitt 

Listing of Resources

https://docs.google.com/document/d/10LJKBI8wvASCi3XXY9KDeFLhLs0NseFBhnk-NsxPn2I/mobilebasic
From: Covid-19 Mutual Aid NOLA

Source- Maria Elise Schneider

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPWsO_Ozv_ojK0lG91G87fe7QJ5HE8xiZv88QTCEtj4/mobilebasic
Meals and Food Bank Doc Updated with GNO Caring Collective Calendar. Assistance available in Spanish if needed!  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPWsO_Ozv_ojK0lG91G87fe7QJ5HE8xiZv88QTCEtj4/edit
Free Meals + Food Banks in New Orleans

Meal Offerings + Food Banks in New Orleans LAST UPDATE 4/7/2020 For those who have been impacted by COVID-19 and need a meal! Para los quien han sido impactado por COVID-19 y necesitan comida (Si...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kPWsO_Ozv_ojK0lG91G87fe7QJ5HE8xiZv88QTCEtj4/edit
The following links are Google Sheets. They will take you to Google Docs and you can download the Spreadsheets

#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA
School food sites kids

https://cnp.doe.louisiana.gov/ServingSites/ 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1VSV0aa4DEFxl-VUdDfIDCVyaLZmJRgsfKAnFvKrE6yg/htmlview#gid=1784973409
Food Resources

Catherine Gans Facebook Mutual Aid Group

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1GL9I-zONlAZXcj19UBO3q_SQC9Ni7Hc6lwZMiAMs2kU/htmlview#gid=0
Sister Seeds Library Spreadsheet

A resource for finding Seed Libraries!

If you prefer Google Drive: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cVnQBWePEKoVxSGQavTY6qwRFFyJYL58MnU3kVX0t3Q
Sister Seed Libraries

Sheet1 TOWN/CITY,STATE/PROVINCE,COUNTRY,STATUS (DATE),SEED LIBRARY NAME,WEBSITE,Data for counting OPEN Seed Libraries Palm Bay,Florida,Australia,Mulling March 2017,Samuel Wolfe,WOLFEBOWL@GMAIL.COM,...

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1cVnQBWePEKoVxSGQavTY6qwRFFyJYL58MnU3kVX0t3Q
The following are links to pdf files you can download.

#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA
Restaurants with To Go and/or Delivery: https://www.dropbox.com/s/bp9u0enggkuol2j/covid-19_new_orleans_food_delivery_and_to_go_services_-_office_of_helena_moreno_-_as_of_3-18.pdf.pdf?dl=0
covid-19_new_orleans_food_delivery_and_to_go_services_-_office_of_helena_moreno_-_as_of_3-18.pdf.pdf

Shared with Dropbox

https://www.dropbox.com/s/bp9u0enggkuol2j/covid-19_new_orleans_food_delivery_and_to_go_services_-_office_of_helena_moreno_-_as_of_3-18.pdf.pdf?dl=0
LSU Ag Center Planting Guide

  https://www.lsuagcenter.com/~/media/system/d/e/3/e/de3e7516e68dfee4a21a84b38caa4df8/pub1980%20vegetable%20planting%20guide%20rev%2001%2017pdf.pdf
Small plot and intensive gardening guide

https://ag.purdue.edu/hla/pubs/HO/HO-124.pdf
The following is a calendar of meal sites that can be added to your calendar.

#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA
Courtesy of Dan Bingler from the GNO Caring Collective

Sourced from Covid 19 Mutual Aid New Orleans FB Group

Introducing: The GNO Free Meals Calendar, a compiled and curated schedule of free prepared meals available around the city during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Click to put it on your calendar now! Know about one we don't? Let us know so we can add it! #FoodJustice

https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=ZnJlZW1lYWxzbm9sYUBnbWFpbC5jb20
Movements Require participants. The following links go to forms where you can sign up to volunteer or work with groups.

#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA

#Volunteer
If you are interested in participating in or with a coop vegetable garden group

Victory Garden https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHI-iao5LZBYlR1Ow280_tihjOBHXdAtG_L6sbi7mYaJX3aw/viewform
Co-op Gardens Commission - 2020 COVID19 Response - Sign-up Form

PLEASE FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW IF YOU: HAVE RESOURCES TO HELP PEOPLE GROW FOOD or NEED RESOURCES TO START GROWING FOOD. THANK YOU! [UPDATE, 3/23/20: Since initiating this effort on March 18th, 2020,...

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeHI-iao5LZBYlR1Ow280_tihjOBHXdAtG_L6sbi7mYaJX3aw/viewform
GNO Caring Collective does great work

Volunteer sign up https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgUDk-kd02yEWlRWfdbvcyMLnlyqsVUGzzMyOUJeZiXqbAxA/viewform?edit_requested=true
GNO Caring Collective - Volunteer Form

This form is for information for volunteers who want to help in the Greater New Orleans area. Thank you! We appreciate you! Your community appreciates you! GNOCaringCollective.org

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgUDk-kd02yEWlRWfdbvcyMLnlyqsVUGzzMyOUJeZiXqbAxA/viewform?edit_requested=true
New Orleans Mutual Aid Society is awesome and could use some help!

NOMAS runs on volunteer labor and, as things get more intense locally, we're going to need more help!  Can you take a moment today to share information about what we're doing, and why you're a part of it?
If so, please share our questionnaire with your friends or via social media: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fI1DYToSoci00EaJ94NyFuRDlcT0dSD4sCFdjWK7rkw/viewform?edit_requested=true

Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you! 

With best wishes -- David Brazil (for the New Orleans Mutual Aid Society)
NOMAS Questionnaire

New Orleans Mutual Aid Society is a hyper-local mutual aid society powered by each of us. We are working together to provide for one another with a spirit of solidarity. We all want to feel useful...

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1fI1DYToSoci00EaJ94NyFuRDlcT0dSD4sCFdjWK7rkw/viewform?edit_requested=true
Next section links!!!
The following posts link to organizations that provide a number of services in addition to food assistance. However, I am just providing you with the food assistance information. The majority of them are local.
#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA
CULTURE AID NOLA

"Culture Aid Nola is a collaborative relief effort of several New Orleans area nonprofits serving culture and hospitality workers."
"CAN is focused on directing aid towards the underserved members of these communities who might have difficulty accessing aid through traditional channels."
"Culture Aid NOLA: CAN is working with restaurants, management groups, suppliers, and chefs to provide access to healthy food for out of work service and entertainment workers, and also assists with Medicaid access navigation and advocacy for cultural groups."
"Culture Aid Nola is a collaboration between MACCNO, NOMAF, No Hunger NOLA, Healthy Hospitality, and others."

"CAN is no barrier aid. There are no tax forms, proof of lost income, or ID required to receive help from any CAN program."

Culture Aid NOLA Free Food Distribution
Bywater Location

Culture Aid NOLA, in partnership with the Music and Culture Coalition of New Orleans, New Orleans Musicians' Clinic & Assistance Foundation,  504HealthNet, and Trinity Mobile Loaves and Fishes,
will be running a free meal distribution on Saturdays from 9:00am-12:00pm at Holy Angels (3500 St Claude). No tax forms, paperwork or ID needed, open to all.

Sign Up

https://cultureaidnola.yolasite.com/ 

https://cultureaidnola.yolasite.com/contact-us.php 
211 VIALINK

Food resources! 

Call 211 @vialink211 from any phone and they will direct you to a @2ndharvestgnoa food distribution center in your area.

Seniors can also call 211 to sign up for food delivery to their home.
Meals for kids under 18 all over the city. @lyft is offering free rides to get food using promocode CV19NOLAPS20

#nola #neworleans #neworleansfood #covidnola #covidhelp
GNO CARING COLLECTIVE

"The GNO Caring Collective was formed in 2020 as response to the COVID-19 pandemic."
"They are a group of  volunteers who aim to help New Orleans' most vulnerable population and at risk residents. They offer assistance with school meal delivery, laundry, grocery and supply deliveries, and limited financial assistance."
Calendar:

"The GNO Free Meals Calendar, a compiled and curated schedule of free prepared meals available around the city during the Covid-19 pandemic. Click to put it on your calendar now! Know about one we don't? Let us know so we can add it!" #FoodJustice
https://calendar.google.com/calendar?cid=ZnJlZW1lYWxzbm9sYUBnbWFpbC5jb20
Assistance:

"The GNO caring collective is offering help to those who need to access to local food banks, but don’t want to put themselves at ri They have volunteers to take your phone calls, as well as to go and get the food that you need."
To Get Assistance from GNO Caring Collective:

https://www.gnocaringcollective.org/get-help 

"They are in desperate need of volunteers for both taking calls and to do deliveries. So expect some delays if you’re in need of help."
GET HELP | Gnocc

https://www.gnocaringcollective.org/get-help
Volunteer:

Hi!  Julie here with GNO Caring Collective.  We are looking for more volunteers.
We have neighborhood coordinators for each neighborhood in the GNO, but we don't have enough drivers willing to deliver school lunches and do our weekly Second Harvest food box donation delivery every Wednesday.
If you are someone who can commit to volunteering your time a couple of times or even once a week we could really use you.  Right now we are serving 300 community members who need help, and the volunteers that we do have are stretched pretty thin.
Go to:

https://www.gnocaringcollective.org 

Or

email gnocaringcollective@gmail.com
HOME | Gnocc

https://www.gnocaringcollective.org
DISABILITY UNDERGROUND

"We created the Disability Underground, a national (USA) organization, out of necessity, for the survival of our community. We are a rapid response team answering to needs on the ground."
"The Disability Underground Network is a group of disabled advocates and activists focused on COVID-19 related rapid response needs and support for the disability community nationwide."
"If you or anyone you know is need of medical advocacy or any other mutual aid support, feel free to call the hotline. It operates 24/7."

Disability COVID-19 Healthcare Support Advocacy Hotline

(800) 626-4959
Call us if you are disabled and need COVID-19 related medical advocacy or other support. 

Contact Disability Underground at: contact@disabilityunderground.org
In collaboration with The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies 

  #WeAreEssential #NobodyIsDisposable #DisabledNotDisposable #Covid19
Our founders:

@Jill Jacobs Germån L. Parodi Shaylin Sluzalis Allilsa Fernandez Laura Halvorson Paul Timmons  Millie Gonzalez Jessica Lehman Colleen Roche Nick Holzthum Adam Ballard

Source Jill Jacobs
NEW ORLEANS MUTUAL AID SOCIETY

New Orleans Mutual Aid Society Food & Grocery Delivery
For residents over 60yrs old and/or residents who are immunocompromised and in need of COVID19 support, the New Orleans Mutual Aid Society is offering free daily food delivery and biweekly grocery delivery!
Need assistance? 

Call or text at 504-535-4652

or email neworleansmutualaid@gmail.com.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=104209614550139&id=104200124551088
NOMAS Seeks AssistanceđŸ˜·

Greetings from the New Orleans Mutual Aid Society!  We are ecstatic to report that our daily meal delivery and twice-weekly grocery dispatch has provided over two hundred meals for homebound seniors and other vulnerable neighbors -- just this week!
However, we know that the present crisis is still escalating, and we continue to receive many requests for help.  That's why we hope you'll consider supporting us in one or more of the following ways this week!
1.) Can you donate?  Your cash donation goes directly to buying groceries sufficient to serve twenty households a week.  A donation of $20 will buy groceries for a family of four for three days! Can you make a donation today?  If so, please donate via Venmo to @Sarah-Pritchard-11
2.) Can you drive?  We need volunteers to pick up meals and deliver them to the homes of recipients.  We are particularly seeking drivers who can commit to one or more standing shifts a week.
If this is you, please write back or call at 510-535-4652 to let us know which day (or days) this week you'd like to sign up for.  If you are willing to take one or more regular weekly shifts, that would be super-helpful -- please let us know!
3.) Can you spread the word?  NOMAS runs on volunteer labor and, as things get more intense locally, we're going to need more help!  Can you take a moment today to share information about what we're doing, and why you're a part of it?
Please let us know if you have any questions, and thank you! 

With best wishes -- David Brazil (for the New Orleans Mutual Aid Society)

Call or text at 504-535-4652, or email neworleansmutualaid@gmail.com.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=104209614550139&id=104200124551088
http://COVAID.CO 

http://www.covaid.co 

"This platform is intended to serve as a place for communities to easily rally those willing to assist while also serving as a database for those to request what they need! Whether it be individuals or groups!!"
Covaid

Your community awaits

http://COVAID.CO
"This is a great way for all of you to easily sign up as volunteers in relation to your zip code."

"Those who want to volunteer can choose to do things to assist such as deliver groceries, medication, or even donate in any capacity."
"All deliveries and donations are intended to be made without contact and are to be left on the front step of the delivery location to ensure the safety of all of our participants."
"Please go check out http://www.covaid.co  for more information and to sign up to help with deliveries, or share with someone you may know who needs assistance!"
Covaid

Your community awaits

http://www.covaid.co
"After signing up, you can go to “my offer” on the website and click the volunteer activities you feel most comfortable participating in"
Next up...Facebook Groups and a few YouTube videos. It doesn't end there either. There's a lot more!
Stay Tuned.
#NOLATwitter
#COVID19
#Food
#NewOrleans
#NOLA
These next two sections primarily cover growing food. There are a couple of other links, they are at the top of each section.
1st section are Facebook Groups
2nd section videos mostly YouTube channels.
#NOLATwitter
#COVID19
#Food
#NewOrleans
#NOLA
#VictoryGatdens
#GrowFood
New Orleans Coronavirus Assistance

https://www.facebook.com/groups/906088236488491/

Free Box New Orleans

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1852882331661711/
Attainable Sustainable

https://www.facebook.com/groups/295381040925215/

Heirloom Seed and Homesteaders Exchange

https://www.facebook.com/groups/605578052905105/
Great American Seed Swap

https://www.facebook.com/groups/gassp/ 

Heirloom Gardening and Seed Swapping

https://www.facebook.com/groups/HeirloomGardening

Seed Savers Exchange

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Seedsaversexchange/

Seed Swappers Paradise

https://www.facebook.com/groups/257899837571331/
Plant traders and seed savers

https://www.facebook.com/groups/422364771457104/

New Orleans Plant Buy Swap Sell

https://www.facebook.com/groups/NewOrleansPlantSwap/
CONTAINER GARDENING

https://www.facebook.com/groups/423312594469770/?ref=share

CONTAINER GARDENING AND VERTICAL GARDENING

https://www.facebook.com/groups/221343224576801/?ref=share
Louisiana Home Gardeners

https://www.facebook.com/groups/314140105406673/?ref=share

Louisiana Gardeners

https://www.facebook.com/groups/271521942901159/?ref=share
Videos
#NOLATwitter

#COVID19

#Food

#NewOrleans

#NOLA

#victorygarden
#GrowYourOwnFood

Saving Food Hacks https://www.facebook.com/5min.crafts/videos/236362907756694/
How to GROW Your OWN FOOD Series | INTRO



Homesteaders of America Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvLmgZSEbSthOFO0IMCrUvw
Roots and Refuge

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZN3HhejW1tOiRdLGUCGGA

The Rusted Gardener

https://www.youtube.com/user/pilarchik 

Migardener

https://www.youtube.com/user/MIgardener 

Growfully with Jenna Channel

https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCTscjwyiofdJFPwJG6359OA?view_as=subscriber

Craig LeHoullier

NCTomatoman

https://www.youtube.com/user/nctomatoman
Roots and Refuge Farm

A big family on a small farm in Central Arkansas. P.O. Box 850 Vilonia, AR 72173

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZN3HhejW1tOiRdLGUCGGA
Next Up Meal Stations
Just an FYI. You can buy vegetable seeds with SNAP. I don't know about starts or seedlings, but seeds are okay👍
https://twitter.com/Haplessbeignet/status/1250301741389635584?s=19
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