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Visit the Missouri Department of Labor COVID-19 information page. Here, the Missouri Department of Labor will continue to provide updates on the ongoing employment impacts from COVID-19. The Department also has a brief Frequently Asked Questions section that attempts to clarify and address the most common issues.
Missouri has a basic instructional video to aid workers as they file for unemployment in the state of Missouri: Filing for Unemployment Basics tutorial video will outline the steps you will need to take during this process.
Visit the “UInteract” website to file for unemployment. You will need to create an account and you will need the following information: The name and address of each employer you worked with during the past 18 months, check stubs showing year-to-date earnings from each employer you worked with during the past 18 months and if you have military employment, a DD-214 Member 4 form if you were separated from the U.S. Military within the past 18 months.
Missouri Now Hiring Missouri One Start is connecting unemployed workers to essential companies who are currently hiring to meet increased demand for their products and services.

Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Assistance The SBA offers low-interest disaster recovery loans for Missouri small businesses that have been severely impacted by economic disruptions related to COVID-19. Businesses can receive up to $2 million in assistance to use toward fixed debt payments, payroll, accounts payable, and other bills that cannot be paid due to the impact of COVID-19. The interest rate for small businesses is 3.75% and 2.75% for non-profits.
U.S. Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Resources: Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist, Employee Retention Tax Credit Guide, and Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers This guidance from the CDC provides information on preventing the spread of COVID-19 in the workplace and reducing transmission among employees.
Missouri Department of Economic Development This website lists information for small businesses and nonprofits affected by the economic effects of COVID-19.
Apply for a KC COVID-19 Small Business Relief Loan
Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce
Communications Toolkit: Looking for COVID-19 prevention signs and graphics? Check out our toolkit on the Recovery page for various resources (including non-English materials)!

KC PPE
Missouri PPE Marketplace
State of Missouri SNS Order Form
State of Missouri PPE Information
Missouri companies that will perform qualitative and/or quantitative fit testing of N95 respirators.
Cloth face masks can be used as back up, especially in non-medical settings
If interested in purchasing a large amount of PPE, please contact covid19@clayhealth.com for additional resources.

WIC Services through Clay County Public Health Center: a special supplemental nutrition program which provides services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their fifth birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are health screening, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and referrals to health care. Supplemental food is provided at no cost to participants.
Pandemic EBT: for households with children who attend a school that's closed and who would otherwise receive free or reduced-price meals. You should receive a letter from your school district that includes information about how to apply online or by mail.
Food Assistance Locator from Harvesters - The Community Food Network
Clay County Public Health Center Mobile Food Pantry - First Wednesday of every month
Vineyard Church - food pantry
Metro Lutheran Ministries - food pantry and other services
In As Much Ministry - food pantry
Good Samaritan Center - food pantry and other services
Clay County Home Meal Delivery Services for Seniors

Use the following links to contact utility companies for guidance on payments, shutoffs, and more

Evergy Missouri Metro Extended payment options, no late payment fees, no power disconnections, and reduced payments for reconnecting service with no security deposit
Spire Missouri Suspension of disconnects and late fees
Ameren Missouri Suspension of disconnects and late fees
Kansas City Water Suspension of shut-offs
Gladstone Municipal Water Suspension of shut-offs and late fees
Smithville Water and Wastewater Suspension of shut-offs
Liberty Municipal Water Suspension of shut-offs
North Kansas City Water Suspension of shut-offs
Clay County PWSD 2

Child Abuse and Neglect - Missouri Department of Social Services: call 1-800-392-3738 (open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week). Mandatory reporters can also report online here.
Domestic Violence - The Nation Domestic Violence Hotline: call 1-800-799-7233. Advocates are available 24/7 in more than 200 languages. All calls are free and confidential.
Sexual Assault - MOCSA (Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault): call the 24-hour crisis line at 816-531-0233 or 913-642-0233.

Harvesters - The Community Food Network has a variety of options for giving food, including how to donate produce.
Hillcrest Hope - Porch Pantry Pantry - Meat Drive: Collecting grocery store gift cards, hamburger, chicken, hot dogs, pork chops, canned chicken and lunch meat. Contact anne.n@hillcresthope.org for drop-off instructions.

Blood donation centers have the highest standards of safety and infection control. To find where you can donate blood, visit www.redcross.org.

The United Way of Greater Kansas City has created a crisis volunteer guide.
Medical Reserve Corps of Greater Kansas City is a network of medical and public health volunteers, along with non-medical community members, who volunteer their skills, expertise and time to support public health.

Liberty Hospital - share words of encouragement, inspiration and comfort with Liberty hospital employees.