TCA COVID – 19 Updates

TCA Community & Energy Services will continue to operate on modified schedules for essential services only, in response to COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency Declaration.

TCA Food Pantry located at 4518 Thalia Street, will close on Monday, March 30, 2020, for relishing and restocking. We will reopen Tuesday, March 31 to offer supplemental food assistance to families daily between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.m, effective March 31 – April 3, 2020.  During the emergency declaration, all families are eligible and encouraged to participate in the supplemental food distribution once weekly.

TCA Opportunity Center has suspended universal services until further notice.  The office will be available for Housing Assistance participation services, by appointment only.  Active clients should contact their case managers for appointments.

TCA Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) services at all locations (1410 S Jefferson Davis Parkway, St David Center, Pearlie Elloie Center) is being suspended effective close of business Friday, March 27, 2020 until April 14, 2020. For further information, you can call the VITA LINE: (504) 875-2660.

TCA’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and the Sewerage and Water Board Assistance Programs are suspended until further notice.  In accordance with the Emergency Declaration and supporting regulatory declarations utilities (ENTERGY & SWB) cannot disconnect services during the emergency declaration.

For additional information  contact TCA automated line at (504) 882-7181.

Trusted Resources 

Center for Disease Control and Prevention

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UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
To apply for Unemployment Insurance, please file a claim with the Louisiana Workforce Commission online at www.laworks.net. If you’d like to speak with a representative to discuss your claim, please call 1-866-783-5567. This line will be open daily to provide assistance from 8:00 AM CT to 7:00 PM CT.

SMALL BUSINESS RELIEF & ASSISTANCE
For detailed instructions on the loan application process, business criteria, and more general information, please visit this SBA overview webinar. To begin the disaster loan application process please visit  https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/. If you have additional questions, please contact SBA’s Customer Service Center at 1-800-659-2955 Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM CT to 5:00 PM CT.

Dial 211 or text the keyword LACOVID to 504-898-211 to get help with specific questions regarding COVID-19 or access mental health support. 211’s 24/7 phone, text, and chatlines are a safe space for anyone who is going through a hard time, having thoughts about suicide, or just needs to talk.