Question 13
The Joint Statement highlights loans, investments, and services that support access to health care for low- and moderate-income individuals and communities. Are there other community services that are particularly responsive to the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals during the COVID-19 emergency?communities.
Response 13
Examples of community services that are responsive to the needs of low- and moderate-income individuals due to the COVID-19 emergency include but are not limited to:
- Childcare for low- or moderate-income essential workers;
- Food banks;
- Shelters or programs for individuals facing homelessness or domestic violence;
- Alcohol or drug recovery programs; or
- Utility assistance programs.
Originally published in the “Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Consideration for Activities in Response to the Coronavirus Pandemic Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” on May 27, 2020 and updated on March 8, 2021 by the Board of Govenors of the Federal Reserve System, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.