Farm to School COVID-19 Resources
Government-related links
A Note on Procurement
Local food can still be procured for altered feeding patterns during the COVID-19 school closings. The continued procurement of local foods bolsters local economies and maintains market streams for farmers and producers within your local area. Due to the differences in school meals, this might mot be possible to procure some local products. Within Indiana, the State Department of Agriculture and the Indiana Grown program are working tirelessly to help producers through this period. For direct producer assistance, please contact Heather Tallman at htallman@isda.in.gov.
Community Garden Resources
Local Producer and Farmers Market Resources
A Guide for Local Producers to Navigate the COVID-19 Outbreak
Planning for the 2020 Planting Season During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Recommendations for Livestock Sales During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A Guide to Alternative Delivery Systems for Local Producers During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Food Service Directors and Meal Distribution Sites
Food Access and Anti-Hunger Resources
Families can text FOOD to 877-877 for a list of open food sites near them
Childcare Resources
Families who need help finding or paying for care can contact Brighter Futures Indiana staff at 1-800-299-1627 and a referral specialist can support them in their search.
Every community has a Child Care Resource and Referral Agency (CRR&R) who can connect parents with local childcare options and provide referrals for support. To find your local CRR&R you can call 1-800-299-1627 or go to in.gov/carefinder
When locating care it is important to ensure that families are choosing licensed and regulated care for their children. To check if the environment is licensed or regulated, visit childcarefinder.in.gov or call 1-800-299-1627