COVID-19 Parent & Student Resources
At Girls Inc. of Jacksonville the health and safety of our girls, our staff and our community is our top priority. With the current public health crisis taking place in the US, it is more important than ever that we come together as a community to uplift and help each other. Following the lead of Duval County Public Schools, Girls Inc. of Jacksonville will resume hosting in-person programming at our partnered schools and follow COVID-19 sanitation and social distancing practices.
Below is a collection of both national and local resources
relating to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
National Resources
World Health Organization – WHO
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Advice for the Public
Parenting in the Time of COVID-19
Humana
Keeping up With Healthy Food: Coronavirus (COVID-19)
ABCmouse
Free 30-day Trial
ABC mouse is an educational website featuring a step-by-step learning path, 10 levels, over 850 lessons and more than 9,000 different learning activities. Full online curriculum for children 2 to 8.
Adventure Academy
Free 30-day Trial
Adventure Academy is a cooperative online educational game. Children learn Language Arts, Math, Science and Social Studies by working together and completing quests. For children ages 8 to 13.
Reading IQ
Free 30-day Trial
Reading IQ is a library in your pocket! The website offers over 7,000 books for kids of all reading levels, reading level assessments and a full literacy experience. For children ages 2 to 12.
Local Resources
City of Jacksonville Emergency Preparedness Division
General COVID-19 Information
COJ’s Coronavirus FAQ
Duval County Public Schools
DCPS General COVID-19 Info
The Big Yellow Lunch-and-Learn Program
FREE Grab-and-go school meals and snack for all students
11 am to 1 pm every weekday
Select schools will also serve dinner to students
Click here for a list of participating schools
Click here for the weekly Menu
How to Borrow a Laptop From Duval County Public Schools
Where Local Students can get Meals During the School Shutdown
Providers Offering Free Internet
- Xfinity/Comcast: 60 days free internet service to families in need and $9.95 per month plus tax after the 60 days. Families can get the service from InternetEssentials.com or (855) 846-8376
- AT&T: Two months of free service and $10 per month for eligible families. Families can get the service at att.com or (866) 861-6075
United Way of Northeast Florida
United Way’s FREE 211 Helpline
211 is the easy to remember, three-digit telephone number that connects Northeast Florida callers to health, social and human services and more than 4,000 community programs. This community help resource is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and provides information to callers in Duval, St. Johns, Clay, Nassau, Baker, Putnam, Columbia, Suwannee and Hamilton counties. 211 staff will be equipped with shelter information and more, as information is available. To contact a 211 call center specialist, dial 2-1-1 or 1-904-632-0600 from any landline or cell phone.
United Way General COVID-19 Information
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Jewish Family & Community Services
JFCS General COVID-19 Resources
The Max Block Food Pantry
6261 Dupont Station Court East
Jacksonville, FL 32217
(904) 448-1933
Open:
Tuesday & Thursdays
1 pm to 3 pm
No Appointment Necessary
VaxJaxKids
Click here to explore VaxJaxKids.com and learn about how vaccinating children strengthens their immune systems and protects our entire community.
