Recommendations: Cobb and Douglas Public Health has issued new guidelines during this pandemic.

• Guidelines for Food Pantry Operations
• Guidelines for Food Delivery Operations
• Guidelines for Grocery & Store Operations
• Cobb and Douglas Public Health Message to Religious Organizations

Medical Information: Cobb County officials are staying in close contact with our colleagues at the Cobb & Douglas Public Health Department while watching the COVID-19 virus situation. 

• What to Do If You Think You Have Coronavirus
• COVID-19 Informational Packet from GA Public Health
• Latest information from the CDC
• More information for anyone thinking of traveling

This is an evolving situation and you can take action to make sure you are well-informed and take the appropriate measures.

Our resource list for individuals & companies affected by COVID-19 can be downloaded by clicking here.

Cobb County Community Services Board remains open to help those with Behavioral Health Challenges.

View the news release and more information

• Current COVID-19 Cases in Georgia
• Grocery Stores in Cobb County
• Cobb Emergency & Medical Locations
• Current COVID-19 Cases in Georgia Dashboard
• Grocery Store Survey
• Restaurant Survey
• Grocery Stores and Inventory
• Report COVID-19 Emergency Order Violations
• Food Collection and Distribution Centers
• Getting Back to Work
• CobbLinc COVID-19 Route

United Way 211 for help –  The 2-1-1 Contact Center is a free information and referral resource that connects people to the essential health and human services they need.   Text, chat live, email, search the device, download the mobile app to seek help.

unitedwayatlanta.org

Donations
 
To donate visit unitedwayatlanta.org.

211 is here to help

For those seeking resources/services during this time – the easiest and quickest way to access is text "211od" to 898-211.  Follow the prompts and it is immediate.  I went through it myself yesterday with a few different scenarios.  The online database is also another quick resource – 211online.unitedwayatlanta.org

Volunteer – in a socially distant way

There is still much that can be done to help.  See volunteer opportunities here:  unitedwayatlanta.org

unitedwayatlanta.org

Cobb Community Foundation (CCF) has taken a number of steps to support our business community and non-profit agencies serving families in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. They have quickly updated online community resources, created funds to provide area non-profits with much-needed support, and mobilized status calls to help support non-profit collaboration to better serve Cobb’s urgent community needs.

CCF COVID-19 Response:

• Map of Community Support Services: An easy to search online resource to quickly locate community services, such as food pantries. Individuals can access up-to-date information from Cobb non-profits at www.CobbCommunityConnection.org.
• Cobb COVID-19 Community Response Fund: Provided grants to non-profits who assist Cobb Residents with food, prescriptions and healthcare, childcare and basic needs. Learn more.
• Operation Meal Plan Fund: Created by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Center for Family Resources, Cobb Community Foundation, and Cobb County non-profits, provide food to those in need, helped our restaurants keep their workers employed, and provided a vehicle for citizens to help. Learn more.

“Cobb County is home to a strong community of individuals who support each other, our local businesses, non-profit organizations, and our families in need,” stated Shari Martin, President and CEO of Cobb Community Foundation. “Especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, I know that as a community foundation, it’s our role to build and deploy resources to non-profits to help support our community. Together we can and together we did make a difference.”

The Atlanta Food Bank has a new way of finding food banks. Individuals can text "findfood" to +1 888-976-2232. Enter zip code and they will text a food bank list in their area. If there is food bank in the area they will provide the closet location as well.