TLCBD Operational Updates

TLCBD is closely monitoring recommendations of health officials. Here are some of the measures in place for our operations:

• Following SFUSD closures, TLCBD Safe Passage will suspend operations until April 6.

• Following the shelter in place Public Health Order, TLCBD has disrupted all supplemental sidewalk cleaning services effective 3/17. We are currently considering all options. If you have questions, concerns, or comments, please contact fernando (at) tlcbd (dot) org. Our Downtown Streets Team operations is temporarily suspended. You can support our DST team members here.

• Following the shelter in place Public Health Order, the TLCBD office is closed. Staff is available via phone and email.

• Following the shelter in place Public Health Order, upcoming meetings have been canceled.

All of this could change as the situation develops. We will update this page accordingly.

USEFUL LINKS

LOCAL AND NATIONAL UPDATES, PLUS BEST PRACTICES

DISTRICT 6 COVID-19 COMPLETE RESOURCE GUIDE

The City announced a new mandatory Public Health Order requiring all residents to stay at home except for essential needs. Vulnerable populations must stay home. Everyone should stay home except to get food, care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. 

All updates from the City can be found here. 

Covid-19 Fact Sheet

SFDPH Corona-19 website.  Read more about the current recommendations for vulnerable populations, gatherings, schools, transit, health care settings, and more. 中文 | Español

Center for Disease Control Updates

Keeping workplaces, homes, schools, or commercial establishments safe pdf icon[4 pages]

Poster in multiple languages from the Department of Public Health

FREE INTERNET ACCESS

Comcast is offering 60 days of free internet access for low-income families. This is available to families regardless of whether the student is at SFUSD. To sign up, applicants can visit their website. 

FOR NUTRITION & SCHOOL MEALS

Beginning March 17, SFUSD will provide free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and younger. 18 sites will be open Monday through Friday 9-10 a.m. to pick-up breakfast, lunch, fresh fruit, vegetables and milk to take home. No identification or proof of school enrollment is required, but a child must be present. Shelf-stable meals will also be available. Families will not need to enter the school building for pick-up.

SFUSD food program sites. Note Bessie Charmichael located at 375 7th Street is one of the sites.

View a map of pick-up sites or download a flier (translations available).

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR PARENTS/CHILDREN

• Here is a link  for those needing/wanting some educational printable resources and for more online educational services, please go to this link.

• Center for Disease Control guidelines on how to talk to children about COVID-19

FOR BUSINESSES & WORKERS

We must support our small businesses while maintaining healthy practices. SFOEWD has launched this website with consolidated resources more info on small businesses, including tax deferment. 

Information and resources from CAL Chamber

HYGIENE IN PUBLIC

In addition to Tenderloin Pit Stops, hand washing stations have been deployed to some areas. Click here for more info and a map via Hoodline.

MEAL PROGRAMS

The following organizations work to regularly provide sustenance to our neighbors in need. Consider supporting them during this time:

St. Anthony’s Foundation https://www.stanthonysf.org

Tenderloin Neighborhood Housing Corp www.tndc.org

Compass Family Services, https://www.compass-sf.org

Chinatown Community Development Center, https://www.chinatowncdc.org

San Francisco Marin Food Bank, https://www.sfmfoodbank.org

Meals On Wheels, www.mowsf.org

Project Open Hand  https://www.openhand.org

HSH COMMUNICATION to Non-Profit Providers COVID messages to partners.3.12.20

GUIDANCE FOR PEOPLE WHO USE DRUGS: COVID-19 Guidance for People Who Use Drugs and Harm Reduction Programs