JANUARY 2022 COVID-19 UPDATE

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

• Meals on Monday through Friday have moved back INDOORS. Take-out meals will continue to be available as well.
• While strongly encouraged, vaccination is NOT required to dine indoors.
• Masks are required inside at all times unless actively eating or drinking, regardless of vaccination status. Social distancing measures are in place.
• The legal clinic has resumed services from 5:30-6:30 on Wednesdays at Episcopal Cathedral.
• The medical clinic has resumed services from 5:30 to 7:00 on Wednesdays 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 dental clinic is not operating.
• For the Sunday Hillel meal, 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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