The following resources were crowdsourced over our Facebook page.

It was compiled by members and friends of the Northminster community to provide a directory of relief resources to whoever may need them.

Economic Relief

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• Children of Restaurant Employees Relief Fund: https://coregives.org 

• Disaster SNAP benefits: http://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/360

• Family Independence Temporary Assistance: http://www.dss.state.la.us/page/139 

• Louisiana Economic Development resources for impacted businesses: https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid19 

• Louisiana Workforce Commision: if you are eligible for unemployment due to COVID-19, go to http://www.louisianaworks.net/hire or call 866-783-5567

• Relief fund for bartenders and their children: https://www.usbgfoundation.org

• Small Business Association guide on loans and resources: https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources 

• The United Way has a Community Economic Relief Fund, and can help with bills, rent, and food. Call 866-211-9966 and provide your zip code to be connected with assistance.

 

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If You Need Specific Resources

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• The NELA Needs community on Facebook is a public place to post needs and be connected with other community members that may be able to help. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nelaneeds/ 

 

 

Mental and Spiritual Health Resources

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• National Alliance on Mental Health Coronavirus Resource Guide: https://nami.org/getattachment/About-NAMI/NAMI-News/2020/NAMI-Updates-on-the-Coronavirus/COVID-19-Updated-Guide-1.pdf?lang=en-US

• Spiritual Practices for the COVID-19 Pandemic: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/practices/features/view/28853/spiritual-practices-for-the-coronavirus-pandemic

• ULM Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic is offering therapy in person provided one is not showing symptoms of Covid -19. They are also offering sessions via phone. The rates are based on income and sliding fee scale to zero. If someone is an employee or student of ULM, a student of Delta there is no fee. https://www.ulm.edu/mft/clinicold.html

 

 

Feeding Children

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• NELA School districts serving free meals while closed: https://www.knoe.com/content/news/Northeast-Louisiana-schools-districts-serving-meals-while-closed-568820181.html?fbclid=IwAR0VpmfxyFhcY-kFgiN6rDOEq-Zka4M-9YtGx_WzWw5MXz1g8UskqoblRz8

• The Food Bank of NELA: https://www.foodbanknela.org 

 

 

Educational Resources and Ways for Kids to Pass the Time

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• “Hunt” herons on the bayou: https://www.facebook.com/Heronsonthebayou/posts/1529139600575572

• ABCMouse- Online learning for pre-k-2nd grade. Free during the school closure: http://www.abcmouse.com/redeem Code: AOFLUNICEF

• Draw Every Day along with Jarrett J. Krosoczka- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObbZ-lkhRQ203mtX9ZmgtA?fbclid=IwAR3_EjRN4rVW2YLBVNJdsM3s_lFYE7B9Sf0LDUa9ZcrUCZVla_w8PJ3XBuo

• Home “safari” with the Cincinnati Zoo-every evening on facebook live https://www.facebook.com/pg/cincinnatizoo/posts/?ref=page_internal

• Library Card Holders- Use  CloudLibrary, hoopla digital and Kanopy apps to stream videos and check out e-books

• Scholastic Learn at Home - www.scholastic.com/learnathome 

• Storyline Online: Celebrities read stories! https://www.storylineonline.net/?fbclid=IwAR1lGv1lCGrNgPHvDJyR9BF2xAuqV4kU3OfbZyCRrWusorHkFeEzLMkFE_c

• The Louisiana Virtual Academy:

• Yoga with Kids’ stories: https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga

 

 

Information on Local Restaurants Offering Take Out and Specials 

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• 2Dudes Brew & Q: $3 Grilled Cheese or Cheese Quesadilla Lunches (up to 4) also offering curbside pick-up www.2Dudesmonroe.com (318)855-5808

• Aron's Pharmacy-is doing to-go orders. Just call ahead to order. Doordash delivery

• Basil of Monroe-open for pick-up orders during regular hours

• BBQ Pit-has drive thru

• Braiz'n American Bar and Grill - Is open for take out and curbside service and working on Getting delivery started for local area too. Braizn.com

• Brass Monkey-doing lunch and dinner take out

• Burrito Loko -$4 Burrito while supplies last at drive through window and $2 for 2 kids tacos Mon.- Fri.

• Char 19-has plans for curbside take and bake meals as well as curbside regular menu

• Chef Taxi-delivery between $4.99 and $9.99 depending on distance

• Chicken Salad Chick-is doing curbside now and also offering a family bundle. Also, quick chicks last 5+ days in the refrigerator.

• Chief's Hideaway-curbside pickup for call in orders, and will deliver within a 6 mile radius with a $5 delivery fee. Hours of operation will remain the same. Has full pan options on page as well

• Cormier’s-Is doing take out. Full menu, regular hours and working on a possible delivery option. Cormiersrestaurant.com 

• Crawfish City-Curb side pick up, carry out, and working on a delivery method. Full menu and regular hours

• Daily Harvest (on Forsythe)-is open 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. through April 13. They have a drive thru and have casseroles, baked goods and soups as well as their usual menu. Delivery thru Waitr

• Daily Press-updated their mobile app to be used as a curbside pickup app. Place your order on your phone, then call when you arrive and they will deliver your meal to your car. To get the app, text “PRESS” to 33733 or search “Daily Press” on your app store.

• Daq's is offering half price meals for kids. They offer delivery with Waitr, doordash and GrubHub will be added this week. http://www.daqswingsandgrill-la.com/?fbclid=IwAR27OcYgd0spwRnNMl7CGC6OJ0IlVWisPRN_SPWyUCQEw6uerCg1cJs6z6Y 

• Doe's-curbside pickup for now but may add delivery.

• Door Dash -Free delivery for your first few deliveries.

• Enoch's- delivery, curbside pickup

• Fieldhouse -$2 Kids Lunches! and offers drive-thru http://Fieldhousebarandgrill.com (318)342-9662

• Fiesta Nutrition Center-has grab and go food + coffee + fresh juice options (no lunch specials as of right now)

• For His Temple-has carryout and curbside. I'm including them bc if their gluten-free options. They are also locally owned and involved in the community

• Frank’s Monroe-Starting 3/17, this Italian restaurant offers $2 kids’ meals and is in progress on Family Dinners for curbside takeaway. Delivery with Waitr

•  Gator Girls Catering & Eatery (Arkansas Road)-$3 kids meals and lots of family meals to go. They will bring the food out to you! More details on their FB page.

• Iron Cactus in Calhoun-has specials posted on their page and will be doing to go orders as well as offering family to go meals with take and bake and frozen options

• Johnny’s Pizza House-Pick-up and delivery options still available (they also have a 20% off coupon on their FB page right now)

• Latin Food Restaurant & Cafeteria-is offering takeout (call in and pick up inside)

• Lea's- offers take out

• Miro's-curbside pick-up

• Mohawk Tavern-will remain open for To-go orders only. Carryout and curbside upon request. Full menu and same hours: 322-9275 or 322-5481.

• Parish Restaurant- Offering a $5 delivery option, as well as a curbside pickup and an updated menu featuring kids meals. For pickup, call in your order, pay over the phone, and they’ll deliver to your car when you arrive.

• Podnuh's-drive thru hours: 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

• Portico-Drive-thru pick up

• Restaurant Cotton- doing curbside and deliveries

• Roma Italian Bistro in West Monroe-offering a 30% discount on their full menu, free in-house delivery orders for orders $30 and up or to neighbors on Antique Alley, as well as a curbside pickup option. They also offer delivery through waitr, door dash & chef taxi

• Sweet Ts-Curbside pick up and delivery.

• The Back Yard Street Food & Pub- Curbside pick up and free delivery to hotels.

• The Coffee Bean-This restaurant already has a pick-up window, but they also offer curbside service. Call ahead with your order and they will meet you outside with your meal! They are also offering free delivery of care pages and orders over $40 within a 10 mile radius

• Trapp’s $2 Kids Lunches! and offers curbside pick up www.trappsontheriver.com 

• Trio's-has a drive through

• Warehouse No 1 - $5 delivery on anything under $75 and free above $75

• Waterfront Grill.- Deliveries through Chef Taxi for personal orders. Restaurant delivery for larger office orders and curbside delivery. Offering quarts of Red Beans & Rice, Gumbo, & Shrimp Étouffée for $15.00. As well as stuffed potatoes for $2.50 a piece along with our regular full menu items. Call us at (318) 345-0064 to place your order