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The Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism is asking area residents to participate in Virginia is for Restaurant Lovers Takeout Week March 30-April 5.
By ordering takeout or delivery, residents can support their favorite local restaurant during the Coronavirus crisis.
“We encourage you to order from at least three different restaurants throughout the week,” said Teresa Hammond, director of the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce and Tourism. “Our local restaurants are working diligently to provide carry-out, curbside pickup or drive-through service at this time.”
The chamber has compiled a list of local restaurants and their availability. Visit info@ahchamber.com or call 962-2178 with updates or corrections to the list.
“Many of our local restaurants are remaining open, however they may have adjusted their hours,” Hammond said. “Please check with them for current times.”
A COVID-19 Emergency Child Care Survey for Alleghany County and the city of Covington is being conducted to determine the community need for emergency child care during the crisis.
Officials from Alleghany County, the city of Covington, Alleghany County Public Schools, Covington City Public Schools and the Alleghany Highlands YMCA are seeking input from the public on this survey.
See the chamber website to complete the survey.
Beginning Monday, March 30, the Alleghany/Covington Health Department is open only to those with scheduled appointments along with pre-arranged pickups and deliveries.
If you have a need for health department services, call 962-2173.
The chamber continues to serve as a collection site for non-perishable food items, toiletry items and cleaning supplies.
These items are taken to the Salvation Army daily.
Other dropoff locations include:
•Clark’s Performance Diesel, 3712 Longdale Furnace Road, Clifton Forge;
•Cliffview Golf Club and Inn, 410 Friels Drive, Covington;
•Scott’s Welding Services, 2027 Rayon Drive, Covington;
•Covington Police Department, 333 W. Locust Street, Covington;
•Clifton Forge Police Department, 547 Main Street, Clifton Forge;
•Iron Gate Town Hall, 401 Commerce Street, Iron Gate.
“Please help out by dropping off much-needed supplies,” Hammond said.
The Salvation Army is also seeking monetary donations.
“Your money can go a long way in providing food and necessities for those in need during this time,” Hammond added.
The Alleghany Highlands Economic Development Corp. and the chamber have been working with John Morris, owner of COV Designs, to create a landing page — primarily for the business community — listing resources and links that may be helpful to them during these challenging times.
“You are welcome to add the link to your websites and please share this information with the business community,” Hammond said. “Community resources and other helpful hints and tips are included as well.”
Additionally, the first in a series of surveys has been developed that will be distributed to the business community.
“It is our hope that the surveys will help us all to better understand how our businesses have been impacted by COVID-19,” said Hammond. “We are asking that only one representative from each business complete each survey. The responses are completely confidential but will help us to better understand the needs of the business community.”
For more information, call the chamber at 962-2178 or email info@ahchamber.com.
“Although the chamber office is closed to the public, we are still available to provide you with information,” Hammond said.
