Healthcare: Novant has a helpful webpage with important information about Coronavirus.
There are two coronavirus testing sites in Matthews: Tryon Medical Group has opened one at the former Rite Aid at the John and 51 intersection (630 Matthews Township Parkway), and Novant has one at by the Brace Y (3330 Siskey Parkway).
School Lunches: Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools are providing free grab-and-go breakfasts and lunches for children under 18 starting today, March 17. Meals will be available Monday through Friday between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. The pick up location in Matthews is at Crown Point Elementary.
In addition to the Loyalist Market, Kristopher’s (250 North Trade St.) is offering free lunches for kids on the school lunch program. Stop by and order from a server between 11 am and 3 pm.
Closures: All Charlotte Mecklenburg Libraries will close tomorrow at 5 pm and into the foreseeable future. Yes, that includes the Matthews branch. The good news is that all their online resources are still available.