While public schools are closed due to the Covid-19 virus epidemic – initially from March 16 – March 27, the City offers free meals and safe activity locations on weekdays:
Meals While Schools Are Closed: Weekdays (Mon. – Fri.) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, youth may pick up two meals. (They are shelf-stable and don’t require refrigeration):
– Add B. Anderson School, 1034 S. 60th Street (19143)
– William C. Longstreth School, 5700 Willows Avenue (19143)
– Tilden Middle School, 6601 Elmwood Avenue (19142)
Safe Activity Centers for Children: Open to youth weekdays (Mon. – FrI) from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. One meal per child will be provided at 3 p.m.:
– Christy Recreation Center, 728 S 55th St, 19143
– Cobbs Creek Recreation Center, 280 Cobbs Creek Pkwy, 19139
– Francis Myers Recreation Center, 5801 Kingsessing Ave, 19143J.
– Finnegan Playground, 6801 Grovers Ave., 19142
– Kingsessing Recreation Center, 4901 Kingsessing Ave., 19143
For updates on changes in hours or the locations where services are offered, visit http://bit.ly/2TPka2J or contact Phlly 311 Information for this article was taken from this website. Photo courtesy of Madison.com
To receive text alerts of changes, text COVIDPHL to 888-777 from @PHLPublicHealth
