Updated March 26, 2020

We have developed this COVID-19 Community Resource page to help residents connect with local resources. This page will be updated regularly so please check back frequently. If you have suggestions on how we can improve this page, please send us your ideas via our COVID-19 Idea Portal form below.

Useful Links & Resources

• Ohio Department of Health – A public hotline is available daily from 9 am-8 pm, at 1-833-427-5634.
• Franklin County Public Health COVID-19 Updates
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Hands on Central Ohio 211 Search for Services – connects residents in Franklin County with comprehensive and up-to-date information about social, health and government services.
• Text Updates on COVID-19 – Franklin County Emergency Management & Homeland Security has added a text message alert option for residents. Just text “COVID19FC” to 888-777 and you will receive health and safety updates
• Public Health Flyer “What You Need to know About COVID-19
• Public Health Flyer – Stop the Spread of Germs
• Southeast Healthcare My Recovery Works  – peer support by phone for anyone feeling anxious and/or isolated. Click here to view the flyer.

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Financial & Resource Support for Community Members

UA Good Neighbor Fund
Upper Arlington Community Foundation
Phone: 614-286-8818 | Email: tharbold@uacommunityfoundation.com
The Good Neighbor Fund helps residents that have a unique, unforeseen event happen in their lives that threatens their stability. This fund is specifically for one-time, emergency assistance due to an event that seriously jeopardizes the recipient’s ability to meet basic needs. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Good Neighbor Fund is amending its criteria to include Upper Arlington small businesses that are being affected. This amendment is valid from March 17–October 17, 2020. Applicants must have a business in the Upper Arlington city limits and must be able to demonstrate critical need for their small business.

Click here to access the Good Neighbor Fund application form.

Donate to Support the Good Neighbor Fund!
The Foundation has received a match challenge grant of up to $25,000 to support the Good Neighbor Fund. Anything you can give to support the Good Neighbor Fund will be matched, in effect doubling your donation.

• Click here to donate using PayPal (be sure to indicate that your donation is for the Good Neighbor Fund; OR
• Send an email to tharbold@uacommunityfoundation.com.

Upper Arlington Neighborhood Bridges
Gateway to Kindness Flyer (PDF 549KB)
In response to COVID-19, Neighborhood Bridges has made it easier to get help where it’s needed quickly and effectively, matching interested volunteers in our community to residents with a need. It could be as simple as helping our seniors by picking up groceries and dropping them at the door, running an errand or mowing their lawn. It could also be donating items or funds to help a family in crisis, or helping to tutor a student via facetime. Some needs may be a one-time request, others might be ongoing during the COVID-19 outbreak.

If You Want to Help:

• Follow Upper Arlington Bridges on Facebook
• Subscribe to Upper Arlington Neighborhood Bridges to start receiving emails about new requests by clicking here. When you receive an email request that you can assist with, all you have to do is click on the box “VIEW ALL UPPER ARLINGTON NEEDS” to go to the UA Bridges webpage, then find the request you are interested in and click on the “I CAN HELP” link.

If You Know of Someone With a Need – Churches, civic groups, businesses, service organizations and all residents who know of someone in need can easily contact the UA Neighborhood Bridges program by clicking here.

OR

You can email one of the following advocate groups and they will make sure the need is shared with the community:

• community.affairs@uaoh.net
• cares4.seniors@uaoh.net

Food Pantries
Covenant Presbyterian Church
Phone: 614-419-0374

Cellular & Internet Service Providers

• Many cellular telephone and Internet service providers are making adjustments to their policies and available services in response to this situation. Some examples include increasing customers’ data allotments at no additional charge, waiving late fees and providing special rates for international calls. We recommend that you visit your service provider’s website or contact them directly for details.
• The Upper Arlington Library guest wifi allows residents access from their parking lots. No password required.

Free/Reduced Lunches for Children

• Upper Arlington Schools – providing boxed lunches (with breakfast for the next day) for any school-aged children in need. Various locations.
• Jimmy John’s (Tremont Road) – offering free Little John sandwich, Mon-Fri 11 am-2 pm
• Piada (Lane Avenue) – offering free lunches for children.
• Wings Over (Lane Avenue) – offering free meals for children.

Transportation

• COTA Bus Transportation – The Central Ohio Transit Authority has announced that it is not charging fees for passengers. Customers are asked to board vehicles from the rear entrance and to adhere to social distancing recommendations relative to other passengers and the driver. COTA has implemented a “focused service approach,” with a number of route adjustments. Click here for the latest updates.

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Resources for Seniors

Help for Our Seniors
If you are a senior or you know a senior, we want to hear from you so that our CARES team can keep in touch through the pandemic, making sure our older adults have the help and resources they need. Click here to email us or call us at 614-583-5320. Please provide your name, address, phone number,  email and immediate needs so that we can add you to our database. 

I Am Fine
Phone: 614-832-5964 | Email: jsega@uacoa.com
UA seniors are encouraged to register for the I Am Fine (formerly known as Kind Call) automated telephone check-in system, available through the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging. Once registered, seniors receive an automated call on the schedule of their choosing. If they fail to pick up the phone, the system initiates a series of notifications, starting with family members and then UA Police who will dispatch an officer to check that everything is okay.

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Groceries & Restaurants

Grocery Deliveries
UA area groceries can provide the delivery of groceries and some meals for a fee.

Senior Hours
Effective Wednesday, March 18, the Upper Arlington Whole Foods is offering senior only shopping hours from 7:30-8 am daily. Customers must be aged 60 or older and are required to show a valid I.D. at the door. 

Grocery	Website	Phone	Detail	Senior Hours Ages 60+ or At-risk	Regular COVID-19 Hours
Huffman's Market	huffmansmarket.com	614-486-5336	Grocery delivery	N/A	Mon-Sat 8 am-9 pm Sun 8 am-6 pm
Kroger (Henderson Rd)	kroger.com	614-457-1825	Grocery delivery	Mon-Thur 7-8 am	Mon-Sun 7 am-10 pm
Market District at Kingsdale (Store 1518)	marketdistrict.com	614-538-0762	Grocery delivery, curbside, meals, Senior hours ages 60+	Mon-Wed 6-7 am	Mon-Sun 7 am-10 pm
Target (Olentangy River Rd)	target.com	614-298-1070	Drive Up	Wed 8-9 am	Mon-Tue 8 am-9 pm Wed 9 am-9 pm Thur-Sun 8 am-9 pm
Whole Foods	wholefoodsmarket.com	614-481-3400	Grocery delivery, meals	7:30-8 am	Mon-Sun 8 am-8 pm
Revised 10 am March 23, 2020

 

Area Restaurants With Pickup and Delivery Options
As a convenience for residents and to help support our local dining establishments, the following list details UA and area restaurants that are currently providing takeout and delivery options. We will be updating this list approximately two times each week, recognizing that hours of operation and service options may change. This list may not be complete and by our provision of this information does not represent an endorsement from the City. Please notify us by completing the COVID-19 Idea Portal form below if we have missed a restaurant or other dining service you would like us to include.

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Resources for Businesses

• One Columbus Business Resource List – list of programs and resources available to assist the region’s employers and workforce (PDF overview click here).
• U.S. Small Business Association – This page provides an overview of SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus including online application portal.
• Google “My Business” Help – This page provides an overview for businesses on how to make sure their business listing is accurate as adjustments in hours and operations are made.
• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) – providing resources for use by financial institutions and their customers.
• Ohio Department of Job and Family Services – Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about employee layoffs made necessary as a result of COVID-19, as well as access to appropriate filing documentation.

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Park Facilities Updates

All City and School Playgrounds Are Closed
The City and UA Schools support the March 22 order by Governor DeWine to close all public playgrounds in Ohio to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. Public parks and open outdoor recreation areas are excluded from Ohio’s “Stay in Place” order, however playgrounds are closed because they bring many children together in close proximity sharing play equipment, increasing the risk of transmitting the Coronavirus.

Some additional facilities within our parks have been closed for health and safety reasons:

• The roller hockey rink at Sunny 95 Park
• Fitness stations at Fancyburg Park and Thompson Park

It’s still possible to enjoy our parks and public spaces for recreation and exercise. When you do visit our parks, please follow appropriate social distancing protocols:

• Keep your distance from other residents who are not part of your group
• Don’t engage in group play activities that could involve contact with others
• Bring disinfecting wipes and use before and after touching any park amenities
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
• Don’t share water bottles, cups or food
• If you bring your dogs with you for exercise, follow the City’s leash laws
• When dogs are allowed to be off leash, make sure they are still under your control and try to avoid people outside of your group touching your dog
• Wash your hands thoroughly for at least 20 seconds when you get home
• If you feel unwell or have a fever STAY HOME

Staying active during the Stay in Place order can help reduce stress and stay healthy, and we encourage you to continue to find ways to get outside while being mindful of yours and the safety of others.

Safe Use of Parks and Trails
The National Parks & Recreation Association has developed some simple “social distancing” guidelines to follow for anyone wishing to enjoy the mental and physical health benefits of getting outside during this difficult time. They include:

• Refrain from using parks or trails if you are exhibiting symptoms.
• Follow CDC’s guidance on personal hygiene prior to and during use of parks or trails.
• Prepare for limited access to public restrooms or water fountains. NOTE: in UA’s case, park restrooms and water fountains are not accessible at this time.
• While on trails, warn other users of your presence and as you pass, and step aside to let others pass.
• Follow CDC guidance on the recommended size of social gatherings including outdoor picnicking, pick-up sports and other group hangouts, and maintain proper physical distance at all times.
• Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other individuals at all times. If this is not possible, users should find an alternate location.

Click here for full details.

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State & National Updates

• Federal Tax Filing Deadline – the U.S. Treasury Department has moved the 2019 tax filing deadline to July 15. Click here for more.
• Primary Election Updates – On March 25, the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives both approved HB 197, which includes adjustments to the Ohio Primary. The new Primary date is April 28, 2020, with the mail-on voting period extended, allowing absentee ballots postmarked April 28 to be counted. Voters may request absentee ballots at VoteOhio.gov.  Click here for COVID-19 Primary Election updates from the Ohio Secretary of State.
• Primary Election Updates – On March 25, the Ohio Senate and House of Representatives both approved HB 197, which includes adjustments to the Ohio Primary. The new Primary date is April 28, 2020, with the mail-on voting period extended, allowing absentee ballots postmarked April 28 to be counted. Voters may request absentee ballots at VoteOhio.gov. Click here for COVID-19 Primary Election updates from the Ohio Secretary of State.
• 2020 US Census – the 2020 Census is proceeding on schedule. The current COVID-19 situation highlights the importance of an accurate count, since federal funds are dispersed to state and local communities across the country based on Census data. Click here for details and to complete the Census online.
• Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles (BMV) – The majority of Bureau of Motor Vehicle offices to have been closed. Five centers remain open, with some online services continuing to be offered. To comply with this order, law enforcement officers have been instructed not to issue tickets for expired drivers licenses. Click here for details.