Local Marble Falls Resources Open to Those in Need During COVID-19 Outbreak

Apr 2, 2020

In the midst of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, several Marble Falls resources are open to those in need of food, medical care and childcare. Local residents are asked to actively monitor COVID-19 updates provided by county and school websites and follow recommended national guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Daily COVID-19 updates local to Marble Falls are provided at this link.

At this time, Marble Falls schools are providing remote learning. We have listed contact information below for the school district.

The community has created wonderful resources, one of which is The Highland Lakes Crisis Network and more than a dozen churches who offer a volunteer service to help deliver needed supplies to the most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 outbreak. The information is below.

As this is a challenging time for our community, we will continue to provide the latest on pertinent information for our residents.

National information on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/

Texas Health and Human Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in monitoring the new coronavirus disease 2019.
COVID-19 updates: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/news/updates.shtm#coronavirus

And more information: https://www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/.

City of Marble Falls: https://marblefallstx.gov/.

Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation is imprementing a COVID-19 Emergency Loan program to assist local businesses suffering from financial impacts related to COVID-19.

More information: https://www.marblefallseconomy.com/covid-19-response/?fbclid=IwAR0xg2oE8_6w61AEsQEFIBjUYNYioilHju3pvZDmZ5reo_ON88ipt8Qa1Oo

Phoenix Center in Marble Falls has taken their mental health services to an online format. There are services available for all ages. During this time there may be a spike in the need for mental health practices, be aware of the signs.
https://www.dailytrib.com/2020/03/26/phoenix-center-goes-online-with-mental-health-services-during-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR0IJ96mr-L3zcSLctFJe3HAlfsfDvLkf648P0MiSL8gNQoDV2_ZWnwvRiY

The Highland Lakes Crisis Network and more than a dozen churches are creating a volunteer service to help deliver needed supplies to the most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 outbreak.
https://www.dailytrib.com/2020/03/16/covid-19-crisis-network-making-deliveries-to-those-in-need/
https://www.highlandlakescrisisnetwork.com/request-help/.

Mission Marble Falls
Mission Marble Falls is providing hot to-go lunches for anyone in need every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 1p.m.
https://www.missionmarblefalls.com/

Marble Falls Independent School District
Marble Falls Independent School District remains open solely through remote learning.
https://www.marblefallsisd.org/Page/11271.

Faith Academy Marble Falls
Faith Academy Marble Falls remains open through remote learning. For latest updates, visit https://www.famf.org/ or call 830-798-1332.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FaithAcademyOfMarbleFalls/.

First Baptist Christian School
First Baptist Christian School remains open through remote learning. For latest updates, visit http://www.fbcsmf.org/main_page.html or call 830-693-3930.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/First-Baptist-Christian-School-of-Marble-Falls-147512968641042/.

Childcare:
Boys & Girls Clubs

Local Boys & Girls Clubs in some locations provide resources that can help parents who must go to work.
https://bgc-hl.com/. Phone: 830-798-2582.

YMCA of Greater Williamson County
YMCA is closed but is providing online classes for members.
https://ymcagwc.org/locations/burnet/ or call 512-756-6180.

DailyTrib.com articles:
https://marblefallstx.gov/

We urge all Marble Falls residents to stay healthy and cautious during this challenging time.

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