We at Big Big Table want to help people as holistically as possible, feeding people with more than just food. When you come into the cafe you will find resources that you need for Covid prevention, smoking cessation, bus route information, housing options, and more. We also have organizations regularly table at the cafe that provide resources to guests from job to housing information.
To help make things a bit easier, we've compiled some of the information that you'd find in the cafe here.
Below are the groups that table at Big Big Table throughout the month as well as the name of the friendly face that you'd meet when coming into the cafe. These people offer information on housing, job opportunities, and health services.
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Contact us to for more information on when these groups will be at the cafe.
Contact: community@bigbigtable.org or 716-381-8954
We have gathered information regarding Covid-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment, as well as Type 2 diabetes, smoking cessation, HIV and PrEP, asthma, and telehealth services. This information is for guests who may be wanting to know more about the different services that are out there. We are trying to make it possible for guests to get the help that they need when they want it. Take a look below for more information on each item.
There is a lot of information out about Covid, some conflicting with each other. We have gathered information from New York State about vaccination, testing, and treatment of Covid-19. Take a look below for more information.
HIV effects about 1.2 million Americans ages 13 and up. There is no cure, but there is a way to stop the spread of the disease with a medication called PrEP. There is information below on what HIV and PrEp is.
High Blood Pressure effect about 45% of Americans and is known as the "silent killer" because most people don't know they have high blood pressure until there are problems. The link below shares information about what high blood pressure is and what are some steps to take to prevent it.
Smoking is one of the leading causes of preventable deaths in the United States. There are many types of smoking from cigarettes, vapes, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products. If you are looking to quit, speak to a medical professional. Below is some information about smoking and wanting to quit.
Almost 10% of adults have Type 2 Diabetes which is a preventable disease. Below is a link to some information on what Type 2 diabetes is and what you can do to prevent and manage the disease if you have it.
Because of the Covid-19 pandemic, telehealth services have expanded across the United States. If you have Medicaid telehealth is now accessible to you free of charge. Below is information on what telehealth is and how to get telehealth services.