The University of Chicago on Tuesday announced the first stage of an effort to provide emergency support and address some of the immediate needs of local residents, businesses, and community-based nonprofits on the South Side as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The program launched this Monday. Through UChicago’s Partnering for Community Impact initiative, support will come through three main programs: preparing and delivering meals to South Side residents; supporting South Side businesses and their employees; and supporting South Side nonprofit organizations and the vulnerable populations they serve. The programs will help address the urgent food security needs on the South Side, as well as begin to bridge the financial and resource gap for local businesses and community-based nonprofits in this critical period before public and private sector assistance is fully mobilized. The University will continue to prepare and adapt to help those in the community and city who need it most. For more information and updates visit coronavirusupdates.uchicago.edu/community-support.