As of March 19, 2020, Todd County has no known cases of coronavirus (COVID‐19). The community disruption that has been caused by the COVID‐19 pandemic can be extremely stressful. Dealing with the threat of COVID‐19 is upsetting
because it has impacted so many aspects of our day to day life, including our worksites, schools, churches and community gatherings. It is normal to feel anxiety or fear for yourself and your loved ones becoming exposed to the
virus. At the same time, we all may be feeling overwhelmed by the constant, rapidly changing, and often conflicting information provided by the media regarding COVID‐19. The following resources are currently available to help during this difficult time.
Wellness in the Woods Warmline
A peer to peer telephone support line available 5:00pm‐9:00am. It’s a safe and supportive place for people to call and speak with peers who are there to listen and support adults experiencing emotional distress. Phone: 844‐739‐6369
Crisis Line And Referral Service
A free, confidential, nonjudgmental, 24‐hour crisis line. Dedicated, caring volunteers are available to help you share your hurts and fears before they become a crisis, as well as to help those in crisis get help. Phone: 218‐828‐HELP Toll‐Free: 800‐462‐5525. Text: MN to 741741
Senior LinkAge Line
The Senior LinkAge Line is a free service of the state of Minnesota that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need. Phone: 1‐800‐333‐2433, available Monday‐Friday 8:00am‐4:30pm
COVID‐19 Challenge! Consider taking on one of the following ideas to connect and recharge:
• Call – call one person who you have not spoken to lately
• Only – only watch the news or engage in social media for 1 hour today
• Virtually – virtually visit a museum, amusement park or concert
• Identify – identify three things you are grateful for today
• Double‐ double your time outside, as the weathers warms up it will provide a much needed break
(while still practicing social distancing of at least 6 feet)
Call your healthcare provider if stress gets in the way of your daily activities for several days in a row.
Todd County has set up a website with information for the public at: https://www.co.todd.mn.us/coronavirus‐disease‐
2019‐covid‐19/ As this is a rapidly changing situation please continue to check back to this website for updates.
The Minnesota Department of Health has set up the following hotlines to answer questions:
Community mitigation (schools, child care, business) questions: 651‐297‐1304 or 1‐800‐657‐3504, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Health questions: 651‐201‐3920 or 1‐800‐657‐3903, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Food Shelves
All food shelves remain open at this time; please call ahead for hours and any specific instructions.
Bertha‐Hewitt Food Shelf‐ New Life Church of God, 401 Main St W Bertha, (218) 924‐2085, (218) 924‐2871
Browerville Area Food Shelf‐ 701 N Main St, (320) 594‐2201
Long Prairie Food Pantry‐ 127 Central Ave, (320) 732‐0979, (320) 266‐8863
Sauk Centre Community Connection Food Shelf‐ 523 Sinclair Lewis Ave, (320) 351‐2287
Staples Area Food Shelf‐ Staples City Hall, 402 Wisconsin Ave SE, (218) 894‐1935
Congregate Dining and Home Delivered Meals (for ages 60+)
All congregate dining sites are offering 14 meals available for curbside pick‐up or residents can be added to a Meals on
Wheels route if they would like to receive meals at home. Lutheran Social Services is working with each location to plan
the distribution of 14 meals based on a combination of frozen meals, shelf stable meals and a new cold meal menu (that
is good for 7 days). Site coordinators are reaching out to diners to determine their capacity for meal storage and they
will meet those needs with a combination of meal styles‐ call Lutheran Social Services at 1‐800‐488‐4146.
Hilltop Regional Kitchen
Hilltop Regional Kitchen in Eagle Bend has frozen meals available for purchase for any aged individual. These meals can
be shipped directly to your door or are available for pick up at 131 Park Ave NW, Eagle Bend. Call 1‐218‐438‐5563 or
visit www.hilltopregionalkitchen.org
Living Bread Pantry – Eagle Bend Distribution‐ Saturday, March 21, 2020
The Assembly of God church in Eagle Bend will provide their monthly food distribution event on Saturday, March 21st
with registration starting at 9:00am. They are asking participants to park at Faith Lutheran Church (300 Main St W) in
Eagle Bend and will stage people there. Participants are required to bring $20 cash and two totes for their food ($100‐
200 worth of food). The food typically consists of fruits, veggies, dairy, bread, and sometimes meat, very few processed
or canned food. Please check the facebook page for specific information
(https://www.facebook.com/events/224127855444613/) or call Pastor Eric Monson at 218‐640‐7802 or Kristy Brown at
218‐838‐2379. Please leave a message if necessary and they will call you back.
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