7 nonprofits you can donate to right now that are helping Americans struggling because of the coronavirus pandemic
- The economic fallout from the novel coronavirus in the US is devastating - some 16.8 million people lost their jobs in a matter of three weeks.
- Thankfully, many organizations are supporting laid off workers in the service industry, local food banks, veterans, or the elderly who are being told to stay indoors.
- Feeding America has reported a dramatic increase in demand at local food banks.
- You can donate to one of these seven nonprofits expanding their efforts in the wake of the pandemic, such as Feeding America, Meals on Wheels, or the Restaurant Employee Fund.
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The novel coronavirus pandemic, which causes the disease COVID-19, is unlike any other crisis in modern time. The rising death toll and economic fallout is devastating - and many are seeking help.
Nonprofits are stepping up to help those worst hit by the crisis right now. For example, Feeding America, which has seen an uptick in the number of people visiting their local food banks and pantries, has launched an emergency fund to keep its shelves stocked. The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation established a fund to help service industry workers who need help paying for things like groceries, medical bills, or rent. And Meals on Wheels has launched an emergency response fund in the wake of the global outbreak to meet demand as more seniors are told to stay home to avoid getting sick.
Demand will only likely increase. An incredible 6.6 million jobless claims were filed for the week ending April 4, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, bringing the total number of jobless claims filed over the last three weeks to 16.8 million.
Here are seven nonprofit organizations, listed in alphabetical order, that have launched specific campaigns in the wake of COVID-19.
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