During this time of the COVID-19 crisis, many people are unable to access, and afford, their most basic needs, including food. Team Rubicon and Patient Advocate Foundation have partnered to provide emergency food assistance to those who have cancer, Multiple Sclerosis or Rheumatoid Arthritis, and have been affected by COVID-19.
There are two ways this program may be able to assist you:
- Team Rubicon is mobilizing volunteers to provide food pick up and delivery assistance.
- Patient Advocate Foundation is providing a one-time $500 financial assistance grant to those in need of financial assistance to purchase food.
The COVID-19 Emergency Food Assistance Program is powered by the generous support of Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation.
Please complete the following form to apply for food delivery assistance through Team Rubicon and financial assistance from Patient Advocate Foundation.
As the demand for this assistance is anticipated to be high, we are aiming to be in touch within 48-72 hours. Got questions? Head to our FAQs.
A few notes on financial assistance:
- Awards are limited to one per patient
- Awards are based upon a first-come, first-served basis for as long as funding is available
- Grants are to be used for Food/Nutrition expenses including
- Groceries
- Food Delivery/Pick up
- Medically Tailored Meals
Eligibility for financial assistance support from this program is based on financial need and qualifying diagnosis.
The following link is an application for a one-time (per person) $500 grant for an Emergency Food Assistance Program for immunocompromised patients living with cancer, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis and their ability to access or afford food due to the COVID-19 pandemic has been affected. Recipients do not have be veterans or their family members. The food is delivered by veterans.
Here is the application: https://teamrubiconusa.org/applynow After you click the link, scroll down to find the application.
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