COVID-19 UPDATES AND RESOURCES

Gov. Tom Wolf and Pa. Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel L. Levine will speak at a press conference regarding the coronavirus/COVID19.

Watch live streaming video of the press conference at 2 p.m. at https://www.governor.pa.gov/live/.

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BUSINESS RESOURCES

Wolf Administration: Business Exemption Submission Period Ends Friday, April 3

Assistance for small businesses - Paycheck Protection Program - U.S. Treasury

PA Department of Health Guidelines for Businesses Practices Amid COVID-19
Updated March 27

USDA FNS Response to COVID-19

Resources for Businesses and Employers via CDC

Small Business Guidelines and Loan Resources via U.S. Small Business Association

Manufacturing and Distribution Coronavirus Preparedness from Baker Tilly

Life-sustaining business Frequently Asked Questions

Coronavirus resources and preparedness checklist (FMI)

COVID-19 Update from Department of Health

Live updates from the PA Department of Health

Live updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Resources

Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Independent Grocery

FOR EMPLOYERS

COVID-19: CDC directive on grocery store employees testing positive
What should you do as an employer? Click here.
What to do if an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19? Click here. 
COVID-19 and food safety/safe food products ?: click here. 

WEBINARS

CARES Act: A guide for small businesses
PFMA member & sponsor Baker Tilly
April 3 1 – 2:15 p.m. ET
Register here.

Financing Options During COVID-19 Crisis - SBA program expansion
PFMA member Herbein + Co.
April 3 at 1 p.m.
Register here.

MEMBER NEWS

C&S Wholesale Grocers provides PTO, bonuses to employees for COVID-19 challenges
The Shelby Report - April 1

Beyond Condoms, Cheese Puffs and Beer: How goPuff became essential
Philadelphia Magazine - April 1

Wakefern, ShopRite donate trailers to transport equipment for pop-up hospitals
NJ.com - March 27

Sheetz announces $3/per hour pay raise to all employees during coronavirus pandemic
WJAC-6 - March 25

Meijer and Fresh Thyme Markets designate shopping days for essential service workers
Drug Store News - March 24

Q&A with The GIANT Company President Nicholas Bertram
Pennlive/The Patriot-News - March 19

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GENERAL NEWS

Pennsylvania Food Secure, Still Panic Buying Persists
The Center Square - April 1

Wolf Expands Stay at Home Order to All of Pennsylvania
Fox-29 News - April 1

Convenience Stores Pivot to Food Sales During Pandemic
NACS - April 1

AG Shapiro: Dollar Bank Joins "PA CARE Package Initiative"
Attorney General Press Office - April 1

Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County - April 1

Convenience stores focus on safe store transactions (Wawa mentioned)
NACS - March 31

State lawmaker introduces anti-hoarding legislation during the COVID-19 pandemic
Bucks Local News - March 30

Wolf administration receives USDA approval for COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution
Governor Wolf Press Office - March 28

Food Task Force pinpointing areas to allocate resources
Sun-Gazette - March 27

COVID-19: The Food Industry Takes Action
Food World/Trade News - March 27

Dept. of Ag Guidance for Grocery & Convenience Store Employees amid COVID-19
Food for Thought Blog - March 26

NGA Applauds Senate for Including Retail Glitch Fix in Stimulus Package
National Grocers Association - March 26

Stimulus bill could bring much needed help to midstate businesses
Central Penn Business Journal - March 25

U.S. Department of Labor guidance on Families First Coronavirus Response Act
PFMA Blog - March 25

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issues CDL waiver in light of COVID-19 emergency
FMCSA Press Office - March 24

When will grocery stores be fully stocked with toilet paper, meat, and more?
Pennlive - March 24

Grocery store exec: Please Stop Panic Buying
Philadelphia Inquirer - March 24

Demand for groceries, supplies being felt across the nation
The Shelby Report - March 23

Stop the panic buying; it's not helping | Pennlive Editorial
Pennlive - March 23

Philadelphia launches $9m fund for small business relief, extends tax filing
Philadelphia Business Journal - March 23

COVID-19 Emergency Orders on Business Activity and Congregation in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mayor's Office - March 22

Governor Wolf, First Lady: Pennsylvania's Food Supply is Reliable, Accessible, and Life Sustaining
Governor's Press Office - March 22

Now hiring! Grocers looking for workers to meet demand amid coronavirus pandemic
PFMA Blog - March 20

Gov. Wolf closes all non-life-sustaining businesses to slow COVID-19 spread
PFMA Blog - March 19

COVID-19: Low interest loans available for small businesses and nonprofits
PFMA Blog - March 19

National Grocers Association says stores are keeping up with demand
NPR - March 19

'There is going to be food' amid coronavirus pandemic: Pa. Food Merchants Association
Pennlive/The Patriot-News - March 18

York County Grocery stores brace for shortage in toilet paper, disinfectants
York Dispatch - March 17

Essential businesses for a safe food supply
Department of Agriculture - March 17

Gov. Wolf, Sec. of Health outline COVID-19 mitigation guidance for Montgomery County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Governor's Press Office - March 12

Pa. announces three new coronavirus cases, raising total to 10
Pennlive - March 9

Wolf Administration Confirms Two Presumptive Positive Cases of COVID-19
Governor's Press Office - March 6

Trump signs $8.3 billion emergency coronavirus aid package
The Verge - March 6

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CASE MAP FROM PA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

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