In response to the outbreak, the Center for Disaster Philanthropy has launched the CDP COVID-19 Response Fund to support preparedness, containment, response and recovery activities for those affected and for the responders. Supports nonprofit organizations working in areas identified as having high numbers of affected individuals and those working with the most vulnerable populations. Areas of emphasis include helping health-care workers with purchases of masks, gowns, gloves and other protective equipment; supporting quarantined and vulnerable individuals; and hygiene promotion campaigns to limit the spread of the virus.

Feeding America, with a nationwide network of 200 food banks and 60,000 food pantries, donations to its COVID-19 Response Fund will help food banks across the country support the most vulnerable communities affected by the pandemic.