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As the number of people affected by COVID-19 rises, so does the rise of the need to feed the hungry. With the current quarantine social distancing plan in place, this puts a lot of businesses on hold and schools closed leaving many children, 30 million to be exact, without meals. That being said, grocery stores and food banks across the country are facing the pressure to uphold safety measures while still providing necessities to the country most vulnerable during this time.

1. Feeding America launched a COVID-19 Response Fund to help food banks across the country garner the resources they need to find new additional ways to continue to feed people. With the new social distancing plan in play, most food banks cut a large amount of their volunteers to adhere to safety guidelines.

   Feeding America and our network of food banks are working round-the-clock to provide food to people across the country during this difficult time. To help keep you up-to-date on what we’re doing and how you can help, here is a hub for all #COVID19 updates: https://t.co/kMz8M4asfE pic.twitter.com/YNkYFycviP

   — Feeding America (@FeedingAmerica) March 18, 2020

   As the Food Bank adapts to strains on food supply and the growing need in our community, we are implementing new food distribution strategies that will need volunteer support to be successful. pic.twitter.com/WFBqlXoiKC

   — SA Food Bank (@safoodbank) March 26, 2020

3. The hashtags #CTCOVIDresponse and #CoronaResources arose on twitter listing resources and directories to reach out to those specialize in social services. End Hunger Connecticut, a statewide organization focused on the fight for food security is providing a SNAP Call center to answer any SNAP related questions.

   During this public health emergency, the End Hunger CT SNAP call center will remain in full operation. If you have any questions related to SNAP or SNAP services during COVID-19, please call 866-974-7627. #CTCOVIDRESPONSE @EndHungerCT pic.twitter.com/QZeM3jg7rW

   — Rosa DeLauro (@rosadelauro) March 20, 2020

5. Kapor Center shares mRelief’s SNAP screener page, informing folks they may qualify for food benefits due to the effect of COVID-19.

   If you or your family have stopped working or your hours have been cut due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19), you may qualify for SNAP (food stamps). Check your eligibility quickly here: https://t.co/OIFe8VfBOJ #CoronaVirusUSA #CoronaResources pic.twitter.com/zZJfSsEuZe

   — Kapor Center (@KaporCenter) March 27, 2020