I am sure there are things like this going on all over the U.S. (the world??) and I wanted to highlight the goodness out there as a result of the coronavirus. See info below on what a group of young adults are doing in NYC to help their community and the residents there that need help...

Invisible Hands Deliver - https://www.invisiblehandsdeliver.com/

Safe, free deliveries for NYC's most at-risk citizens facing COVID-19 - Currently Servicing Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, Riverdale, and Jersey City!:

Our team...

Hey there! We're Simone, Liam, Mimi, and Healy — healthy 20-somethings in NYC who, like all of us in the New York community, are devastated by what's transpiring with COVID-19. We've created Invisible Hands to help support and protect the New Yorkers for whom this novel coronavirus is most threatening. 

These are chaotic times that require all hands on deck. Every day over the last week has brought major, scary challenges across the board. Now more than ever, people across our medical, political, and economic leadership are being stretched thin - an incredible amount of work needs to be done and much of it is falling on mayors, governors, and doctors across the country. As young, able-bodied citizens with free time, we wanted to shoulder some of that responsibility within our communities. We're here to do the grunt work while others focus on tackling the bigger issues.

We are working to make these uncertain times a little safer for those most at risk, and if you need our assistance we are here for you.

Request a delivery of supplies, groceries or whatever else you may need. A volunteer will bring it to your doorstep.

It's free, easy, and safe.

Request a Delivery

Mission

Invisible Hands is a group of healthy volunteers from communities at the least risk for severe COVID-19 reactions working to bring groceries and supplies to those in high-risk demographics. We are focused most prominently on the elderly and immunocompromised, but are available to help anyone in need.

We call ourselves invisible hands because, unfortunately, given what is known about COVID-19 we want to minimize as much direct contact in our deliveries as possible. But don't worry, you will talk on the phone with your volunteer and you can tell each other a little about yourselves! In this incredibly isolating time we're happy to provide you a connection.

How it Works

Honestly, we hope to not be around for very long. We would love nothing more than to exist to help out for the next couple weeks or a month and then have conditions change enough that we're rendered obsolete. So, crossing our fingers that that's the case, while we're here we've got two goals: make this simple, make this easy.

Well, maybe that's just one goal.

Here's how it works:

1. Fill out the "Request a Delivery" form.

2. You'll get a phone call from a volunteer in your neighborhood who will be completing your delivery, so you can confirm for them exactly what you need and where you need it from. We want to make sure we get it right!

3. You can choose to pay in one of three ways:

-Call the store in advance to place the order and pay with your credit card over the phone, letting them know someone else will be picking it up on your behalf

-Provide your volunteer with cash before they complete the order

-Reimburse the volunteer after they pick up your items

4. Whatever payment method you select, your volunteer will include your receipt in the delivery bag and leave the bag at your doorstep, ringing your bell so you know it's arrived. Voilà!

Protocol

Health Guidelines

Not every COVID-19 carrier is symptomatic, and we cannot completely eliminate risk. With that in mind, we have implemented the following safety guidelines to minimize any potential transmission of the novel coronavirus.

All our volunteers:

Have not traveled out of the country in the last 14 days

Are not exhibiting any signs of compromised health (e.g. runny nose, cough, fever, etc.)

Have not come in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days 

Have been practicing social distancing

All volunteers wear latex/rubber gloves during deliveries. We also recommend that volunteers avoid touching unnecessary items and utilize a self-checkout option if available. Volunteers are additionally requested to take every CDC-approved safety precaution, including:

Washing hands frequently with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds or using hand sanitizer

Refraining from touching their face after having been outside

Sneezing or coughing into their elbow

Practicing "social distancing" -- staying indoors, avoiding crowds, staying 6 feet away from other people if you have to go outside

Delivery Protocol

Volunteers make as minimal contact with the recipient as possible upon delivery:

They will place items at the door and knock/ring the doorbell and/or call the recipient to inform them that their order has been delivered.

If items have not already been paid for, payment to the volunteer will be exchanged either via cash, check, or Paypal/Venmo/Cash App/Zelle.