COVID-19 Update - Additional Resources

COVID-19 Update - Additional Resources from the office of Councilmember Joseph I. Giarrusso III, District A.

Additional Resources are below. Also, ready.nola.gov is updated regularly and contains a plethora of useful information. It takes all of us to flatten the curve.

Internet Options for K-12 Students, Other Vulnerable Residents
Residents who do not currently have access to the internet at home may be eligible for new low-cost programs from AT&T and Cox. 

Access from AT&T:
AT&T will continue to offer internet access for qualifying households for as low as $5/month through the Access from AT&T program. They have expanded eligibility to Access from AT&T to households participating in the National School Lunch Program and Head Start. Additionally, new customers will receive their first two months free. There are no contracts, no termination fees, no equipment costs and no installation fees. Equipment will be shipped directly to the customer for home installation with phone support. For more information or to sign up for services visit: https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/index.html

Cox Connect2Compete:
Cox is now offering its low-cost internet service, Connect2Compete, free for 30 days for eligible customers including premium remote desktop support. They have expanded eligibility to Connect2Compete to households participating in the National School Lunch Program and current K-12 families without home internet service. After the free period, Connect2Compete is $9.95 a month. There are no contracts, no termination fees, no equipment costs and no installation fees. Equipment will be shipped directly to the customer for home installation with phone support. For more information or to sign up for services visit: www.Cox.com/connect2compete 

Citywide Feeding Program - Condensed Schedule: 
This Week: 

• Meals for both Thursday and Friday will be served on Thursday, March 26 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. 
• Community Feeding Sites will NOT be open on Friday, March 27. 

 
 Next Week and Moving Forward:   

• Starting on Monday, March 30 – every Monday, meals will be provided for two days. 
• Every Wednesday, meals will be provided for three days.
• Moving forward Community Feeding sites will NOT be open on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
• Service Hours: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
• Families wishing to access information on child nutrition resources should visit the District’s webpage at https://nolapublicschools.com/covid19/nutrition. This webpage has the most up-to-date listing of where food services are available.