SEPTEMBER 2021 COVID-19 UPDATE

At UCHC meals, the safety and health of our guests and volunteers are always our first priorities. 

• The Wednesday meal has moved back INDOORS at Episcopal Cathedral (38th & Ludlow). Take-out meals will continue to be available as well.
• Per city regulations, masks are required inside at all times unless actively eating or drinking. Social distancing measures will be in place.
• The Wednesday legal clinic has resumed services from 5:30-6:30 at Episcopal Cathedral.
• The Wednesday medical clinic has resumed services from 5:30 to 7:00 at Episcopal Cathedral.
• The Service Link clinic has set up a hotline (267-469-0153) to help with accessing public benefits or community resources.
• The Wednesday dental clinic is not operating.
• For all other meals, pre-packaged hot meals continue to be served starting at 6:00 pm. Seconds are served at 6:30 pm.
• Mail pick-up is on Fridays and will continue as scheduled.

In addition to our usual food safety procedures, we are implementing the following additional measures:

• All volunteers are required to wear face masks at all times, practice social distancing, and are required to wash and sanitize their hands before engaging in meal prep, regardless of vaccination status. 
• For indoor services, masks are required for all guests regardless of vaccination status unless actively eating or drinking. For outdoor meals, guests are strongly encouraged to wear face masks when not eating.
• Food prep areas are undergoing additional sanitization measures in accordance with CDC recommendations.
• Hand sanitizer and face masks are available to all guests and volunteers throughout the meal service.
• All guests and volunteers are required to practice social distancing and follow appropriate hand-washing measures.

​Our Mission

​• Providing holistic support to the hungry in our community •
• Encouraging respect and mutual cooperation among its guests and volunteers •
• Involving guests in significant roles such as maintaining order, helping with clean-up, and providing community news and information about support services and opportunities available to the UCHC community •

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