Coronavirus Resources

The health and safety of our community is our top priority. We are monitoring the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic in York County closely and staying in regular contact with federal agencies, health organizations, and local agencies.

Below is a list of local resources to help keep you informed of COVID-19 relief and emergency assistance options.

SC 2-1-1

• SC 2-1-1 – Call 2-1-1 or 866-892-9211 – sc211.org/index.php/9-uncategorised/78-category-coronavirus

FOOD

• Interactive COVID-19 Food Resource Map
• USDA’s National School Lunch & School Breakfast Programs – https://www.lunchapplication.com/
• PATH in York – https://www.pathyork.org/services 
• Pilgrims’ Inn Emergency Assistance Pantry – https://pilgrimsinn.org/
• Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen – temporarily closed
• HOPE of Rock Hill – serving food from 9:00 – 10:30 AM Monday – Thursday. Please visit www.hopeofrockhill.com or HOPE of Rock Hill on Facebook for more information.
• The Salvation Army – https://www.salvationarmycarolinas.org/rockhill/home/food-pantry
• Rock Hill Community Fridge – https://www.facebook.com/rockhillcommunityfridge/
• York Community Fridge – https://www.facebook.com/yorksccommunityfridge

UTILITIES

• Comporium – For the 2020-2021 school year, families in need of assistance with internet subscriptions should talk with their student’s school to learn about eligibility: www.comporium.com/covid-19/
• TruVista – based in Chester is providing 60 days of free internet service to students. For more information call 800-768-1212
• Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas – Please visit the Customer Assistance Programs page for resources: https://www.duke-energy.com/community/customer-assistance-programs
• York County Natural Gas – Contact utility for information on payment assistance programs.
• Town of Clover – Love Your Neighbor Water Assistance Program: https://www.cloversc.org/newsView.aspx?nid=10616

HEALTH

• Atrium Health Virtual Visit – atriumhealth.org/campaigns/primarycare/virtualvisit/virtualvisit
• MUSC Health Virtual Care – virtual visits are free with code COVID19: campaigns.muschealth.org/virtual-care/index.html
• Keystone Substance Abuse Services – For Online Recovery Resources and for Keystone’s full COVID-19 update, click here: www.keystoneyork.org/covid-19-update/
• Palmetto Women’s Center – open 9-4 Monday-Thursday: www.palmettowomenscenter.com/
• Affinity Health Center – Affinity accepts uninsured, Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurances. Primary care and mental health services are available through telehealth: affinityhealthcenter.org
• North Central Family Medicine – northcentralmed.com/

CHILD AND ADULT CARE RESOURCES

• SC Child Care – the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) has created a page to help Providers and Parents stay up-to-date on the latest recommendations regarding the Coronavirus: www.scchildcare.org/news-and-announcements/covid-19-announcements
• Adult Enrichment Centers – providing virtual support for people with disabilities and virtual/phone support to caregivers of seniors or someone with dementia: www.adultenrichmentcenters.org/
• York County First Steps is available to answer any questions or concerns regarding preschool-aged children. Families with questions can visit www.YCFirstSteps.com or they can reach out to David Lisk at dlisk@rhmail.org.
• South Carolina Appleseed – comprehensive database for SC families searching for answers about food access, housing, consumer protection, healthcare, and other developments: http://www.scjustice.org/covid19/

SHELTERS

• Tender Hearts Homeless Shelter and Transitional Housing – will remain open but not taking any new clients.
• The Haven at Pathways – https://www.thehavenrh.org/

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

• SC Works Online Job Search – https://jobs.scworks.org/vosnet/Default.aspx
• Zoom (remote jobs) https://zoom.us/careers
• Rock Hill Economic Development – www.jobsrockhill.com 

STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES

• SC Thrive – taking applications over the phone for SNAP, Medicaid, and other assistance programs, call 800-726-8774. Learn more about their resources: https://scthrive.org/coronavirus-resources/
• U.S. Small Business Administration – www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
• US Department of Labor – www.yorkelectric.net/covid-19-servicing-updates/
• York County Government – www.yorkcountygov.com/CivicAlerts

GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

• SCDHEC Care Line – 855-472-3432 – scdhec.gov/infectious-diseases/viruses/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

OTHER RESOURCES

• VITA – We have partnered with H&R Block for households with a simple return to file their state and federal taxes for free. File today at www.myfreetaxes.com.
• Coronavirus Scams – Scammers are taking advantage of fears surrounding the Coronavirus. They’re setting up websites to sell bogus products and using fake emails, texts, and social media posts as a ruse to take your money and get your personal information. Learn more: www.consumer.ftc.gov/blog/2020/02/coronavirus-scammers-follow-headlines
• State Helplines for COVID-19 – https://careconnectusa.org/coronavirus-hotlines-usa/