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Small Business Resource Guide (.pdf) New
Community Meal Assistance (.pdf) New
Community Toolkit
Grab and Go Food Sites
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Child Care

Rhode Island has partnered with Care.com to increase childcare access to Rhode Islanders. In addition to providing 90 days of free, premium access to their website, Care.com has created portals specifically for frontline workers and caregivers in Rhode Island. Frontline workers looking for child care can visit www.care.com/rineed to find a local caregiver. Rhode Island residents interested in becoming caregivers can visit www.care.com/rigive to register. While child care services are not typically free of charge, the Rhode Island portal gives residents the ability to waive their fees and volunteer as caregivers, providing additional support to frontline workers. More Information

Schools
Distance learning is in effect for all public schools in Rhode Island. During this time, school buildings will be closed to students, but school will be taking place remotely in homes across the state. Click here to learn more about Newport's distance learning program

Meal Assistance
Due to the closure of schools, free "Grab and Go" meals are available for children throughout Rhode Island. More Information

Click here for our Local Food Assistance resource Guide. (Espanol/Spanish)

Other Resources
The Newport Public Library is offering a host of tips and activities to keep your kids occupied and learning from home
Harvard University has some good tips on How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus

For Seniors

General Inquiries
For free and confidential assistance with housing, food, childcare, and more, please dial 211

For Prescription Drug Help
Pharmacies across the State are offering free prescription delivery. Click here for the latest list of pharmacies ready to deliver to your door.

For Meal Assistance
The City of Newport is partnering with RI Meals on Wheels to provide free meal deliveries to seniors in Newport. If you have not signed up but feel that you do qualify, please contact Carmela Geer at carmateach@gmail.com . This service will be available through the month of April.

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City of Newport Weekly Food Distribution Program
Martin Luther King Center

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Edward King House
United Way of Rhode Island

For Businesses

Reopening Rhode Island

Please refer to the latest gudielines on Reopening Rhode Island on the State's dedicated ReOpeningRI.com website.

Retail and grocery stores

All retailers are asked to provide specific guidelines for social distancing, sanitation, and crowd prevention that are currently in effective. All businesses have been asked to comply with social distancing guidelines and to maintain a high level of sanitation and employee hygiene in line with CDC guidance. MORE

Small business support

Rhode Island small business owners can now receive 45 minutes of free tech support via teleconference or over the phone. This service has been coordinated by Rhode Island Commerce and is being staffed by volunteers from some of Rhode Island’s leading tech companies. Visit Commerce’s website or call 521-HELP to get started.

Business Recovery Plan:
The Rhode Island Superior Court is rolling out a new program to assist businesses that have been significantly disrupted by this virus. This program will give qualifying businesses vital protection so that they can get back on their feet after this crisis is over. MORE
Information on SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
The U.S. Small Business Administration has approved Governor Raimondo's application for assistance and will offer low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to Rhode Island small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). MORE

Microsoft Free Offerings
For businesses, municipalities, K-12 and other entities, Microsoft is providing six months of Office 365 tools for free to enable remote collaboration, file sharing and video conferencing. They’re also offering free assistance to set up these tools. MORE

Employment Help

The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training has set up a COVID-19 Assistance Line and email address (401-462-2020; dlt.covid19@dlt.ri.gov). They are intended to provide support to people regarding COVID-19 and employment issues. The phone line is staffed Monday to Friday during business hours. FACTSHEET | MORE

Centers for Disease Control Information

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City Hall Hours

In order to mitigate the risk of the spread of COVID-19, the City of Newport has closed all city buildings to the public.

As part of the temporary modifications, the following city services and offices will remain FULLY OPERATIONAL:

• All emergency services including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services are continuing normal operations.
• The City’s curbside trash and recycling collection will continue as regularly scheduled.
• City Parks including greenspaces and walking paths will remain open, however social distancing is encouraged in these spaces. Residents are urged to stay off playground equipment, as their cleanliness cannot be guaranteed.

Local Pharmacies

Local Grocery Stores

Leo's Market & Restaurant
Broadway
(401) 619-5935

Stop & Shop
166 Bellevue Avenue
(401) 848-7200

A Market
Bellevue Gardens Shopping Center
(401) 846-8137

Stop & Shop
JT Connell Highway
RK Newport Towne Center

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