Please consider this page as an organic, living guide which will be updated as more information becomes available.
To contribute or share resources please contact us via email: chef@muchasgraciasdc.com or via instagram @pinchecocinero or @muchasgraciasdc
"I hope to amplify community voices and crowdsourcing pages of community members who have lost their jobs during this time, share resources that are of specific help to the Washington, DC area’s undocumented service workers, and share information centered on education, awareness, and creating solutions.”
- Chef Christian Irabién
RESOURCES:
Resources for Undocumented Workers During COVID19 Crisis Article by Chef Christian Irabién — all links below can be found on this page ENGLISH / SPANISH
Verified LGBTQ+ Affirming and Immigrant Friendly Resources Providing Services During COVID-19
Free Immigration Consultations With a Lawyer For DC Residents (Sign Up May 1st ) - Ayuda DC (English/Spanish)
COVID-19 Mutual Aid Support Network by itsgoingdown.org (English) (**New 3.30.20**)
Resources for the Immigrant Community by InformedImmigrant (English/Spanish) (**New 3.30.20**)
DC Hospitality Coalition Informational Zoom Meetings for Hospitality Professionals (Spanish, English)
FAQ on Coronavirus Sheets (Spanish, English, Portuguese)
Basic information on coronavirus from the CDC (Spanish)
Basic information on coronavirus from Hesperian Health Guides (English, Spanish, Bengali, Chinese, Filipino, French, Urdu)
Flyer on coronavirus prevention from the CDC (Spanish)
Infographic on coronavirus from LA County Public Health (Spanish)
Information on importance of handwashing from CDC (Spanish)
Resources, general information, infographics, and tips for children and families (Spanish)
Nationwide Relief Bank from Undocuscholars (English)
Relief Information Bank from Friends + Family Meal (English)
Relief Information Bank from @joseiswriting (English)
WORKER RIGHTS
Information on Undocumented Workman’s Comp in DC (English)
Immigrant Eligibility for Unemployment Benefits (Spanish)
Immigrant Women Domestic Violence Aid (Spanish)
Important Updates on Employer Relief and Employee Benefits by RAMW (English)
DC Mayor’s Office on Latino Affairs (English)
Immigration Status and Undocumented Worker Rights Sheet (Spanish)
Tangible Support Sheet from Immigrants Rising (English)
BLACK LIVES MATTER
Black Visions Collective Minnesota
MEDICAL
DC Health Link for Medical Insurance (Spanish)
Mary’s Center Community Clinic (Portal in Every Language)
La Clinica del Pueblo Community Clinic (English and Spanish)
PREPARED FOODS:
HookHallHelps — Washington, DC
DC Central Kitchen — Washington, DC
FREE MEALS FOR KIDS:
WJLA list for the DC, Maryland, Virginia Areas
GROCERIES:
Western Farifax Christian Ministries — Fairfax/Chantilly, VA
HookHallHelps — Washington, DC
Friends and Family Meal — Washington, DC
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Give Your Stimulus Check To Immigrant Families
Restaurant Workers’ Community Foundation Announces COVID19 Crisis Relief Fund
US Bartenders Guild COVID19 Relief Fund
Nationwide Relief Bank from Undocuscholars
AYUDA DC COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
ARTICLES:
Refugee Chefs Are Cooking Free Meals For Vulnerable D.C. Residents
4/15/20 WAMU
Events DC Announces $18 Million Hospitality And Tourism Relief Package Amid Covid-19 Pandemic
4/9/20 Events DC
Undocumented Workers Have No Safety Net, Here's How A Boyle Heights Charity Is Stepping Up To Help
4/9/20 Los Angeles Times
The Farm-To-Table Connection Comes Undone
4/9/20 New York Times
The Irony Of Being Essential, But Illegal
4/7/20 Washington Monthly
Undocumented Immigrants Amongst Those Hit First - And Worst
4/4/20 Washington Post