As Texans hunker down, learn to keep our 6 feet of “social distance,” and gradually get used to life in quarantine to reduce the spread of COVID-19, many of our neighbors, friends, and loved ones are already struggling.
Hundreds of Texas schools have closed, and many children who depend on free and reduced lunches are missing meals. Owners of small businesses have suddenly lost customers. Elderly people and those with chronic health conditions may feel isolated or be unable to go out to get food or medicine.
We Texans are resilient folk, and we’re always ready to lend a hand (though not literally a handshake, in these times). Here’s a list of ways to help.