Disclaimer: This checklist was prepared by the City of Bloomington. The completed checklist is not to be shared with the City of Bloomington; it is
simply intended to be shared with trusted neighbors, friends or family members. The user(s) of this checklist personally assume all risks in
connection with this activity. Updated June 2020.
Adopt a Neighbor Checklist
Here is a checklist with tips and key information to record if you are in need of support from a trusted neighbor, friend
or family member if you become ill or need their support during COVID-19. The key to being successful is to plan ahead
of time in partnership with a neighbor or a friend, before you become ill. If you become ill, please refer to guidelines
from the Minnesota Department of Health at https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/sick.html
Emergency Contact Information
Do you have family members who are local?
Yes No
Where do your family members live?
City/State: _______________________
Are you willing to share a phone number or
email of a family member in case you need
an emergency contact?
Name: __________________
Phone:__________________
Email: __________________
Food Needs
How are you getting your groceries?
Do you need help with grocery shopping?
Yes No
What are your favorite and least favorite
foods?
Favorite foods: _____________________________________
Least favorite foods: ________________________________
Do you have any food allergies?
Yes No
If yes, list your allergies: _____________________________________
Are you experiencing challenges with paying
for groceries during this time?
Information on COVID-19 food resources can be found
here: https://www.bloomingtonmn.gov/ph/covid-19-
general-resources
Yes No
Comments:
Do you want to get connected to VEAP food shelf services? Yes No
Key tips:
Special shopping hours reserved for vulnerable populations are listed below.
Consider bringing nonperishable food items to your neighbor so that they can be on hand if the person falls ill.
Consolidate your trips as much as possible. Consider partnering with a neighbor before they go shopping to
see if they can pick up some things for you while they are out.
Health Background
Are you comfortable sharing if you have any
chronic health conditions?
Yes No
Health Conditions:
_____________________________________________
Do you have prescriptions that you need
picked up on a regular basis?
Yes No
Prescription: _____________________
Pharmacy: _______________________
How often does it need to be picked up? _______________________
Disclaimer: This checklist was prepared by the City of Bloomington. The completed checklist is not to be shared with the City of Bloomington; it is
simply intended to be shared with trusted neighbors, friends or family members. The user(s) of this checklist personally assume all risks in
connection with this activity. Updated June 2020.
Considerations for Multi-Unit or Congregate Living Situations
Would you like help with accessing your mail
if you become sick and need to quarantine?
Yes No
If in an apartment building, consider having an extra mail key made. If
an individual is ill and provides a mail key to a person outside of their
household, refer to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
MN Department of Health guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting hard
surface items. The goal is to keep the COVID-positive resident safe in
their unit.
Do you have a plan in place to allow you to
stay in your home if you become ill?
People who might have been exposed, are
experiencing symptoms or have tested positive are
asked to separate from people to protect the public.
This is voluntary and important for slowing the spread
of the disease. More information is available at
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/if-you-
are-sick/quarantine-isolation.html
Yes No
COVID-19 Quarantine Plan Details:
Social Connectedness & Mental Health
How are you connecting with others in a
distancing environment (friends, family, and
neighbors)?
Details:
Are you interested in connecting with someone regularly? Yes No
Method (e.g., phone call, video chat): ___________________
How often (e.g., daily, weekly)? _____________
What is a good time of day? ________________
Are you comfortable using technology such
as Facetime, Zoom, Skype or Google
Hangouts to connect virtually?
Yes No
If no, can someone help walk you through how to use technology?
Yes No
Identify favorite hobbies and interests.
Hobbies:
Interest in movies, music, books, podcasts, etc. (favorites, genre, etc.):
Games:
Note: It is easy to find online resources for playing games virtually.
Additional Considerations
Pets: Pet-owners are encouraged to have a plan for their pet in case they are sick or have to leave the home.
Think about necessary items to have on hand including pet food and medications. Contact between a pet and
their owner should be limited when possible.
Transportation: People who are sick or experiencing symptoms are advised to avoid public transportation,
ride shares or taxis. If you don’t have a vehicle and need to be transported to the hospital, call 911.
Disclaimer: This checklist was prepared by the City of Bloomington. The completed checklist is not to be shared with the City of Bloomington; it is
simply intended to be shared with trusted neighbors, friends or family members. The user(s) of this checklist personally assume all risks in
connection with this activity. Updated June 2020.
Shopping Hours for Vulnerable Populations
Store
Special Hours
Lunds & Byerlys
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily
Cub Foods
6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. daily
Target
1
st
hour of shopping every Tuesday and Wednesday
Sam’s Club
7 a.m. to 9 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Aldi
8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday
Trader Joe’s
First hour store is open daily
Walgreens
8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday
Walmart
7 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday
Note: Hours are subject to change. Several grocery store chains offer online ordering and curbside pickup. Grocery delivery options include, but are
not limited to the following organizations: Store 2 Door, Instacart, and VEAP food shelf. Some organizations add a delivery fee for this service.