Supporting Our Community Through COVID-19
The following resources are intended to support our community and those who wish to respond to and support those impacted by COVID-19.
Updated 7/20/2020
If you know of a resource that should be added to this list, please contact us at communications@gorgegrown.com. Thank you!
Find our Free & Low-Cost Food Guide here.
FOOD ASSISTANCE:
MEALS FOR SENIORS:
MEALS FOR YOUTH:
Summer Meals for Youth: Map you address or text “Summer Meals” to 97779 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find a site near you.
During the month of August, Columbia Gorge community partners will be distributing weekly meal boxes with kid-friendly food at the following locations:
Cascade Locks Elementary – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
Parkdale Elementary – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
May Street Elementary – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
Mid Valley Elementary – Wednesdays, 10:00-11:00am
Henkle Middle School – Wednesdays, 9:00-10:00am
FOR FARMERS & PRODUCERS:
FOOD & WORKER SAFETY
OSU Small Farms Program: Small Farms, Local Food, and COVID 19
Oregon State University Western Regional Center to Enhance Food Safety COVID-19 Resources
Oregon Health Authority Guidance for Agricultural Workers and Migrant Seasonal Farm Workers
Oregon Health Authority Guidance for Agricultural Employers
COVID 19 Farm Planning Template
RECORDED WEBINARS
Using Lean tools in Food Business during COVID 19, Oregon Tilth
Online Sales Platforms for Farmers, Oregon Tilth
Payroll Protection Program Explained, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
1 Hour Financial Forecast with Rick Leibowtiz, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
Next Steps for your Business in the current environment, Hood River County Chamber of Commerce
FUNDING OR ASSISTANCE
Farmer Relief Fund from American Farmland Trust
Paycheck Promotion Program (PPP)
Economic Injury Disaster Loans
OTHER INFORMATION
Interim Guidance for Agriculture Employers, Oregon Farm Bureau
COVID 19 Resources and News for Farmers, WSU Extension
A Closer Look at Farmers Relief in CARES Act, National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition
Resources for Small and Direct Market Farm Businesses, WSDA Regional Markets Program
