Office of the Dean of Students
COVID-19 Local and National Resources
General Resources
WA211
2-1-1 is a free confidential community service that connects people to the local services they need, including utility assistance, food, housing, health, child care, after-school programs, elder care, crisis intervention and much more. Dial the three digit number 2-1-1 on your phone or find help here.
Website: wa211.org
Washington State Department of Financial Institutions
List of financial resources for Washington consumers impacted by the Coronavirus.
Website: dfi.wa.gov
Employment Security Department, COVID-19 (coronavirus) update
Emergency rules have been adopted for workers and employers affected by COVID-19. If you are temporarily laid off due to COVID-19, please take a look at this page for the most recent information.
Website: esd.wa.gov
Mental Health Crisis Resources
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Call 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or Text "NAMI" to 741-741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
National Suicide Prevention Hotline
Call 1-800-273-8255. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
-
Transportation
Transportation
Hertz
Hertz' minimum rental age has been lowered to 18 years old and the young renters fee has been eliminated. Additionally, one-way rental rates have been lowered so students can pick up near school and drop-off near their homes or desired destinations.
Website: hertz.com
Phone: (800) 654-4173U-Haul
U-Haul is offering 30 days of free self-storage to college students who need to move due to COVID-19. Availability is limited.
Website: UHaul.com
Phone: (800) 468-4285 -
Utilities
Utilities
Avista Utilities
All utility disconnects in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon have been stopped. Customers facing financial difficulties are encouraged to contact Avista at (800) 227-9187.
Website: investor.avistacorp.com
myavista.com/safety/covid-19-response
Phone: (800) 227-9187Spectrum
Beginning Monday, March 16, Charter commits to the following for 60 days:
- Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription and at any service level up to 100 Mbps. To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.
- Charter will partner with school districts to ensure local communities are aware of these tools to help students learn remotely. Charter will continue to offer Spectrum Internet Assist, high speed broadband program to eligible low-income households delivering speeds of 30 Mbps.
- Charter will open its Wi-Fi hotspots across our footprint for public use.
- Spectrum does not have data caps or hidden fees.
Website: spectrum.com
corporate.charter.com/newsroom
Phone: (855) 707-7328Verizon
On March 16, Verizon announced that for the next 60 days, it will waive late fees that any residential or small business customers incur because of their economic circumstances related to the coronavirus. In addition, they will not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
Website: verizon.com
verizon.com/about/news/our-response-coronavirus
Customer inquiries can be answered by using the following links:- Wireless: verizonwireless.com/support
- Business: verizon.com/business/gateway
- In Home: verizon.com/support/residential/home
AT&T
For the next 60 days, AT&T will:
- Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer because of their inability to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
- Waive any late payment fees that any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer may incur because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic.
- Keep our public Wi-Fi hotspots open for any American who needs them.
Website: att.com
about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
Phone: (800) 288-2020Sprint
Sprint customers will receive expanded roaming access to the T-Mobile networks for next 60 days.
Website: sprint.com
t-mobile.com/news
Phone: (888) 211-4727Comcast
WiFi hotspots are free, no data caps, no disconnects or late fees.
Website: corporate.comcast.com/covid-19 -
Food Delivery
Food Delivery
-
WSU Pullman Resources
General Community Resources
Local Restaurant Delivery/Take-Out List
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce has created a Google Doc that provides updates on local food businesses, including which are providing delivery and/or take-out and hours of operation. Some deliveries may be free.
Website: docs.google.com/document
Local Retail Service and Promotions Updates
The Pullman Chamber of Commerce has created a Google Doc that provides updates on Pullman retail locations, including which stores are open or closed, protocols for shopping (such as in-store, delivery, curbside, or online), hours of operations, and any deals or promotions.
Website: docs.google.com/documentPullman Radio
Pullman Radio's website highlights a variety of community resources and provides daily updates.
Website: pullmanradio.comFood Assistance
Community Action Center
The Community Action Center (350 SE Fairmont Road in Pullman) is offering curbside food assistance. If you are from a household in need of food assistance, you should begin to arrive at the center between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 2-4 p.m. on Thursdays.
When you pull into the driveway, you will be greeted by someone who will check you in through your driver's side window. They will ask for your name, the number of people in your household, and any cultural or allergen restrictions. You will be directed to park in a numbered parking spot, and someone will bring you items from the pantry.
The center will run this curbside assistance until 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
Website: cacwhitman.org
Phone: (509) 334-9147Grocery Stores
Safeway
Safeway in Pullman offers online shopping and grocery pickup. There are also select delivery locations in the Pullman community.
Website: local.safeway.comWalmart
Walmart offers online shopping available with pickup. There are select delivery locations within the Pullman community.
Website: grocery.walmart.comDissmore's IGA
Dissmore's will be providing free delivery of groceries for all customers from March 16 - April 15. Minimum orders are $25. They will also offer in-store pickup at no charge during this time. When placing your order, all fees will be waved.
Website: dissmores.comTransportation
College Cabs LLC
College Cabs is offering $9.95 delivery for anything from any store or restaurant in town if you place the order with that store. You must pay the vendor directly over the phone.
This will be in effect until the State of Washington rescinds the state of emergency. They will still be operating 24/7 and will not be charging any hazard fees. Cabs are being wiped down after every fare and drivers are cleaning all high-contact areas.
Website: facebook.com/MyCollegeCabs
Phone: (855) 829-4487 -
WSU Spokane Resources
General Resources
Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce
Contains a collection of resources available to Spokane residents. This site will be updated as more resources are added. See below for specifics.
Website: spokanevalleychamber.org/covid-19-informationInnovia Foundation
The COVID-19 Response and Recovery Funds will rapidly deploy resources to community-based organizations at the frontlines of the region’s coronavirus outbreak in Eastern Washington and North Idaho.
Website: innovia.org/covid19Spokane Regional Health District
Website: srhd.org
COVID-19 Emergency Coordination Center
Website: spokanecounty.org/4572/COVID-19
The Fig Tree Resource Guide
Website: thefigtree.org/connections/resources/2020-Covid-19.pdf
Food Assistance
Spokane and regional school districts
Information and food pick-up locations are available through these school districts: Spokane Public Schools, Central Valley School District, East Valley School District, West Valley School District, Mead School District, Cheney Public Schools, Medical Lake School District, Pullman Public Schools, Moses Lake School District, Coeur d’Alene Public Schools, Moscow School District.
2nd Harvest
Food banks are considered an essential service, like grocery stores, and can remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you need food assistance, you can still visit your local food bank for help. Please call first, as some food banks are modifying their hours of operation to comply with social distancing recommendations. Click here to find your local food bank.
Website: 2-harvest.orgUtilities
City of Spokane Water Department
To help residents, the City has suspended late fees and water shut-offs for non-payment of City utility bills.
Website: my.spokanecity.org/publicworks/waterComcast Xfinity
Xfinity is offering eligible university students who live in their service areas and need internet service a Visa prepaid card worth about two months of internet service. No upfront fees, no installation costs. This offer is available to college students who live in households that are not already Xfinity customers through June 1.
Website: xfinity.com/studentGrocery Stores
Check your local store to inquire about online ordering and delivery options.
Food Delivery
City of Spokane
The City of Spokane announced they are reserving on-street parking in metered areas that allow citizens and delivery drivers to park for free for 10 minutes to pick up to-go orders. Bright yellow signs on parking meters will identify those free spaces designed to encourage and facilitate the adjustments local restaurants and retailers are having to make during this time. #OrderUpSpokane
Website: spokanevalleychamber.org/covid-19-informationAdditional Links
Spokane County Sheriff's Office
Spokane County Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich said officials are also looking at suspending all evictions.
Website: spokanecounty.org/1080/Sheriff -
WSU Vancouver Resources
General Resources
Greater Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
Contains a collection of resources available to Vancouver residents. This site will be updated as more resources are added. See below for specifics.
Website: vancouverusa.com/covid-19Community Foundation of Southwest Washington
Managed by the Community Foundation for Southwest Washington, this fund will provide flexible financial support to trusted nonprofit partners across our region who are responding to increasing needs as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Website: cfsww.org/nonprofits/sw-washington-covid-response-fundClark County Public Health
Website: clark.wa.gov/public-health/novel-coronavirus
Transportation
Food Assistance
WSU Vancouver and Community Food Pantries
Website: studentaffairs.vancouver.wsu.edu
Utilities
- Clark PUD
- NW Natural
- City of Vancouver (water/sewer)
- Clark Regional Wastewater District
- Waste Connections
- Cowlitz PUD
Clark Public Utilities
Disconnections have been suspended and no customers are without power or water. Any customer experiencing hardship should contact Clark Public Utilities.
Criteria for payment assistance programs has been expanded and customers experiencing immediate financial crisis should call. But again, only vacant properties are being disconnected (when requested, for safety) – customers will not have power or water disconnected for any reason other than safety during this time of public health-recommended social distancing.
In-person customer service is closed but phone, email and online options are available 24/7.
Website: clarkpublicutilities.comFood Assistance
Meals on Wheels
For 50 years, Meals on Wheels People has been meeting the social and nutritional needs of older adults. They serve meals at a dozen dining centers in Multnomah, Washington, and Clark counties and volunteers deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound elderly.
Website: mowp.orgTakeout Delivery List
List of takeout and delivery options that are currently offered in the Vancouver area.
Website: vancouverusa.com -
WSU Everett Resources
General Resources
WSU Everett Pandemic Community Resources
Website: everett.wsu.edu/pandemic-community-resources
Economic Alliance – Snohomish County
Website: localsnoco.com/covid-19-business-resources
City of Everett
Website: everettwa.gov/2568/City-operations
everettwa.gov/AlertCenterUtilities
Everett Utilities Office
Emergency ordinance to waive or defer certain utility late fees.
Website: everettwa.gov/2561/COVID-19Transportation
Public Transportation
Emergency ordinance temporarily waiving Everett transit fares and emergency transportation service plan.
Website: everettwa.gov/DocumentCenter
everetttransit.org/AlertCenter -
WSU Tri-Cities Resources
General Resources
Pasco Chamber of Commerce
Website: pascochamber.org/covid-19-pandemic-resources.html
Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce
Website: tricityregionalchamber.com/member-news
West Richland Chamber of Commerce
Website: westrichlandchamber.org
Tri-Cities Hispanic Chamber
Website: tchispanicchamber.com
United Way of Benton and Franklin Counties
Website: unitedway-bfco.com
Food Assistance
2nd Harvest Tri-Cities
Website: 2-harvest.org
Tri-Cities Food Bank
Website: facebook.com/tricitiesfoodbank
-
WSU Yakima County Extension Resources
General Resources
WSU Yakima County Extension
Updates to services from the extension in response to COVID.
Website: extension.wsu.edu/yakimaYakima Health District
Website: yakimacounty.us/2323/COVID-19
Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce
Website: yakima.org/about/news/covid---19-resources
Yakima County Development Association
Information about COVID response by and for small businesses in Yakima.
Website: chooseyakimavalley.com/covid19Yakima Herald
News and updates on COVID in Yakima and on a national level.
Website: yakimaherald.com/special_projects/coronavirusOne America
A compilation of COVID resources designed specifically for immigrants (documented and undocumented)
Website: weareoneamerica.orgWashington State 211 COVID call center and chat
Website: wa211.org/news-and-information
City of Yakima
The City of Yakima’s hub for COVID updates and resources.
Website: yakimawa.gov/media/news/category/covid-19Yakima Valley Community Foundation
Website: yakimavalleycf.org/COVID-19Resources.aspx
Transportation
Yakima Transit
Updates and tips regarding public transit. Yakima Transit continues to disinfect their vehicles on a daily basis.
Website: yakimatransit.orgFood Assistance
Yakima Rotary Food Bank
Compilation of food banks in the greater Yakima region.
Website: yakimarotaryfoodbank.orgUtilities
Pacific Power
Pacific Power has temporarily suspended nonpayment disconnections and late fees for our residential, commercial and industrial customers. If you are having trouble paying your bill, please let them know as soon as possible.
Website: pacificpower.netAdditional Resources
Yakima School District COVID response page
Information on child care, food distribution and student learning in response to COVID.
Website: yakimaschools.org/covid-19United Way of Central Washington
Support for food insecurities, education interruptions, employment reductions, housing vulnerabilities, medical access, business disruptions.
Website: uwcw.org/covid-19-response