ALBANY COUNTY — For the time being, Community Caregivers, based in Guilderland, will remain open and available by telephone — at 518-456-2898 — between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.

The not-for-profit organization uses volunteers to assist people so they can stay in their homes.

“We are practicing ‘social distancing’ by keeping the office minimally staffed and ask that people not visit in person, but rather call or email. We will get back to you.,” said a Caregivers’ newsletter, which also reported the following information.

Grocery delivery services are available, although local supermarkets chains are offering differing options. As of earlier this week, Price Chopper had grocery pick-up service at the curb and home delivery via Instacart (fees apply). Hannaford has temporarily cancelled its grocery pick-up service, Hannaford to Go, but does have dedicated shopping hours for seniors ages 60 and up. Walmart is offering free curbside pick-up at its Clifton Park store. It has two-day shipping on orders of $35 or more. Please be sure to check with retailers as their policies may change.

Food pantries and meal services are operating but may change so please call before venturing out. Guilderland Food Pantry — 518-930-1001 — is open from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. The Bethlehem Food Pantry is available to town of Bethlehem residents; to make an appointment, call 518-439-4955, ext. 1173 or 1175.

The Hilltown Community Resource Center on Route 143 in Westerlo — 518-966-7380 — offers delivered meals and the food pantry is open on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Berne Public Library — 518-872-1246 — is accepting food donations and offering food pick-up.

 St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry — 518-694-3153 —  at 984 Madison Ave. in Albany is open from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Mater Christi Food Pantry — 518-596-6691 — at 3 West Erie St. in Albany is open the first and third Mondays of the month. Sister Maureen Joyce Center Food Pantry — 518-347-9546, ext. 133 — on 315 Sheridan Ave., Albany is open.

On Monday, March 23, Dr. Aparna Chopra, a fellow at the Weill Cornell Geriatrics Department, will address how caregivers and their loved ones can keep safe during this outbreak of coronavirus. The webinar will explain what makes this virus different, its symptoms, mode of spreading, incubation, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. To watch the webinar please access through either of the following:

— Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pssnyc/

— YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/pssusaor

Chopra’s talk is made possible by Presbyterian Senior Services and the Albany Guardian Society.