Supervising Probation Officer (SPO) Rodney Smith and Bruce, a NeON Arts participant and a member of the Free Verse team, why the work of NeON Arts is even more critical during NYC's COVID-19 recovery efforts.

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The NeON's in all five boroughs of NYC are distributing free face coverings and hand sanitizer to residents in areas hit hardest by COVID-19. New Yorkers are required to wear a mask or another type of face-covering when out in public and in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained.

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For the safety of all, NYC Probation is taking the following actions to avoid the need for in-person visits to our offices until further notice:
- All in-person office visits are cancelled. Clients will be contacted by phone or text for alternative reporting arrangements.
- All scheduled group activities and events taking place at these locations are cancelled.

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As COVID-19 (coronavirus) leads to record unemployment, the NeON Nutrition Kitchen in partnership with the Food Bank For NYC and the Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC is expanding hours at four of our food pantry locations in NYC to address the growing need. Those in need can get free pre-packed bags of food with non-perishable items and fresh produce according to the location. For more information, visit the NeON website.

Probation Officers delivered NeON Nutrition Kitchen Care packages containing one week of free groceries to residents at Moor House Gardens in the South Bronx. The care packages included fresh produce, meat, canned goods, and hand sanitizers. They were distributed to seniors and families who are unemployed, struggling to put food on the table, or unable to get to the grocery store.