In response to the growing pandemic and the dynamic effect it has had on Galveston, its businesses and community, we have assembled this handy guide for navigating both the physical and online resources available locally to help you through this uncertain time. Support Galveston and Shop Local.
Alternate Grocery Suppliers
Maceo Spice & Import Company
2706 Market St. | 409.763.3331 | www.MaceoSpice.com
Specialty grocer well-stocked with a variety of standard kitchen staples. Open Mon-Sat 11am-5pm or order online for pickup.
Galveston’s Own Farmers Market
1315 21st St. (behind Bryan Museum) | www.GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket.com
Thursday and Sunday Markets are closed until further notice, but GOFM recently launched a new online market store. Order online and pickup Sunday.
H &R Food & Meat Market
1428 35th St. | 409.762.4510
Walter Whiteman has owned and operated this neighborhood meat market for over 20 years. Specialty meats (including the famous Walt Burger) and grocery staples available. Open Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sunday 8am-8pm.
Katie’s Seafood Market
1902 Wharf Rd. | 409.763.8160 | www.KatiesSeafoodMarket.com
Online ordering with curbside pick-up and delivery available from Galveston’s favorite fresh seafood market. Open every day 8:30am-6pm.
LaKing’s Confectionery
2323 Strand St. | 409.762.6100 | www.LaKingsConfectionery.com
Satisfy your sweet tooth with to-go and curbside orders of all their most popular sundries.
Galveston County Food Bank
624 Fourth Avenue N (Texas City) | 409.945.4232
Only one person at a time allowed inside. Tues-Thurs 9am-3pm and Friday 9am-12pm.
Fitness
The Yoga Haven
www.TheYogaHaven.net | Facebook.com/TheYogaHaven
Now offering virtual classes daily. Visit website for complete class schedule and more information. Pre-registration required.
SD-Fit-6
www.SDFit-6.com | Facebook.com/SdFit6
From former bodybuilder and Dallas police officer Steve Fuentes comes a full-body workout using martial arts and self-defense techniques. Follow on Facebook for live workouts.
AnyTime Fitness
www.AnyTimeFitness.com/gyms/2885/Galveston-TX-77551
Streaming online workout videos.
Tatiana Verega Studio
www.TatianaVerega.com/t-45fitness
Online classes and videos from one of Galveston’s premiere fitness gurus.
Home Improvement
Chalmers Hardware
2002 Broadway Ave. | 409.762.9292
Open every day 7:30am-5:30pm
Jamaica Beach Hardware
16708 Termini-San Luis Pass Rd. (Jamaica Beach) | 409.737.3001
Open every day 7:30am-5:30pm.
Nautical Antiques & Tropical Décor
www.PiecesOfShip.com | PiecesOfShip@Yahoo.com
Vintage nautical décor and home fixtures. Available for email inquiries and online orders. Online inventory updated regularly.
Village Hardware
6711 Stewart Rd. | 409.477.3555
In-store and curbside available. Open Mon-Fri 10am-4pm & Sat 10am-2pm.
Southwestern Paint- Benjamin Moore
6211 Stewart Rd. | 409.497.4470 | www.SouthwesternPaint.com
Curbside pickup and free delivery. Open Mon-Fri 7:30am-5pm & Sat 8am-1pm.
Edutainment for Adults
Galveston Historical Foundation
Facebook Live Lectures
www.GalvestonHistory.com/news/covid-19
Every Friday at 2pm
April 9- Ship to Shore, a sneak peek into GHF’s newest attraction
April 17- Galveston’s Red Light District, with local author and Monthly Editor Kimber Fountain
April 24- Virtual Happy Hour, with St. Arnold’s founder Brock Wagner
May 1- GHF Top 20, the top 20 historic photos from GHF’s extensive collection
May 8- Dickens on Dickens, with Lucinda Dickens, 3rd great granddaughter of Charles Dickens
Galveston & Texas History Center at the Rosenberg Library
Historic Archives & Photos
Visit the GTHC page on the library’s website to explore one of the largest historical online archives in the state. Staff is available for assistance or to fulfill orders for historic photos. Call 409.763.8854 ext.126 or email GTHC@rosenberg-library.org.
Cheers at Home with Del Papa
Facebook.com/DelPapaDistributingCo
Raise a glass to the heroes here and around the world. Online every Thursday (April 9, 16, 23, & 30) from 5-7pm.
Rosenberg Library
Online Databases
Rosenberg Library cardholders have instant access to over 1200 online databases, all accessible through the library’s website. Includes image galleries, medical abstracts, education resources for all ages, videos, documentaries, & more. No library card? The library can now offer temporary borrower’s cards via email; apply at Rosenberg-Library.org/card-by-email.
Education for Kids (includes STEM resources)
History Homeschool from Galveston Historical Foundation
www.GalvestonHistory.com/news/covid-19
Lesson plans available for download from Galveston’s Historic Seaport. Topics include the Tall Ship ELISSA, Marine Biology, Math at Sea, and Tall Ships.
Galveston Land Office
www.TXGLOEducation.com/Texas-coast
Lesson plans about coastal Texas
Just Coast: Explore Moody Gardens Podcast
Moody Gardens YouTube channel
Podcasts and virtual animal encounters
Galveston Bay Foundation
www.GalvBay.org/work/education
Online STEM curriculum and virtual field trips
Texas A&M Galveston
www.TAMUG.edu/DynamicPositioning
Lessons on dynamic positioning technology. Maritime simulator video also available on The Texas A&M University System YouTube channel.
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Free downloadable lessons and videos about corals, coral reefs, marine life, and watershed
Journaling at Home
www.TheBryanMuseum.org/online-resources
The Historian’s Journal was created by Galveston’s Bryan Museum in partnership with the iWrite Literacy Organization for 4th grade history teachers. The journal and full 15-day lesson plan is now available online.
Entertainment for the Whole Family
#GalvestonHistory Book Club
www.GalvestonHistory.com/news/covid-19
Learn about timely topics and historic connections to Galveston with GHF’s Digital Book Club. For April—Pale Rider by Laura Spinney. For May—Hen Frigates by Joan Druett. Visit link for downloads and more information.
Rosenberg Library Adult Services
Books, movies, magazines, music, and more available online from your local library. Sign up for the newsletter or follow at Facebook.com/RosenbergLibrary and be the first to know about the premiere of new e-programming including an online book club and poetry readings.
Minecraft Server and Dungeons & Dragons online
Minecraft servers free for kids under 18. For D&D tutorials and gaming contact YA librarian Dustan Archer at darcher@@rosenberg-library.org
Build an Escape Room at Home
www.Rosenberg-Library.org/kids/escape-room
Step by step instructional video and suggestions for making a DIY escape room for kids at home.
Moody Mansion Virtual Tour & Video
Orientation video about the Moody Family history and Virtual Tour of the Moody Gardens architecture & grounds
Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary
Free downloadable coloring pages, puzzles, and activities
#MuseumGamesAtHome with The Bryan Museum
www.TheBryanMuseum.org/online-resources
Downloadable and printable puzzles and games
The Bryan Museum Virtual Tour
www.TheBryanMuseum.org/youtube-content
Guided tour virtual reality (VR) footage split up into five segments. Also visit their VR Resource Center page for lessons and activities that utilize and support YouTube content as well as links to supplemental third-party content.
Books from local historian Kimber Fountain
https://KimberFountain.Square.Site
Dive into the most fascinating parts of Galveston history with personalized, signed copies of the Galveston Seawall Chronicles, Galveston’s Red Light District: A History of The Line, and her latest, The Maceos and The Free State of Galveston: An Authorized History. Ships anywhere in the U.S. or FREE Delivery to any Galveston address.
Play on The Strand
2119 Strand St. | 409.599.0213 | www.PlayOnTheStrand.com
Stay home and play with a fantastic selection of toys, games, puzzles, and more. Free curbside pickup and home delivery, free shipping with purchases over $50.
For Local Businesses
Galveston Chamber of Commerce
www.GalvestonChamber.com/covid-19-business-resources
The local chamber is urging locals to support local businesses and the Galveston economy by buying local. Available online spreadsheet of local business hours and services currently offered as well as links and online resources for local businesses.
U.S. Small Business Administration
Guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to COVID-19 and online application for financial assistance.
Action Coach
https://MikeHilderbrand.ActionCoach.com
Offers webinars for small businesses including, “Crisis Averted: 11 steps your business needs to prepare for the Coronavirus Economic Panic.”
Online Shopping
Old Galveston Trading Co.
A unique and specially curated selection of gifts, art, and home décor. Free local delivery.
Tina’s on The Strand
Upscale home décor and clothing boutique. Order by phone or online.
Gracie’s
www.GraciesGiftShop.com | 409.762.2515
An endless array of gifts, jewelry, home and kitchen décor. Also features activity books and games for kids. Order by phone or online. Free local delivery.
Becky’s Beach Wreaths
Bel Pri Jewelry & Gifts
Skinsational Body Products
www.SkinsationalBodyProducts.com
Surf Styles
Delivery and pickup available.
City Services and Updates
City of Galveston
www.galvestontx.gov/CivicAlerts
Provides information on upcoming virtual Town Hall meetings, current municipal guidelines and recommendations, and the latest from City Council.
Galveston Park Board of Trustees
www.GalvestonParkBoard.org/271/OneIsland-COVID-19-Community-Page
View timeline of recent developments. Regularly updated with community resources, local business information, and educational resources.
Galveston County Health District
Latest news, FAQ, and a comprehensive list of free and private (for-pay) testing sites in the area.
University of Texas Medical Branch
www.KUT.org/post/how-talk-kids-about-coronavirus-0
How to talk to kids about coronavirus from UTMB professor and psychologist Jeff Temple.
Galveston Independent School District
The latest on local schools. Click on “Galveston County COVID-19 Resources” on homepage for links to testing sites and online and virtual resources for physical and mental health.
Virtual Performances from Local Musicians
April 11- Ukulele Lounge with Robert Krout, http://www.GalvestonUkulele.com
April 20- Robert Kuhn, Facebook.com/RobertKuhnMusic
Donate
Help those less fortunate with a monetary or physical donation to any of these local area centers
Resource and Crisis Center of Galveston County
1204 45th St. | 409.763.1441
Clothing and hygiene for women
Salvation Army
601 51st St. | 409.763.1691
Clothing, bedding, hygiene, and food
Galveston County Food Bank
624 Fourth Avenue N (Texas City) | 409.945.4232
Food and meals
SMART Family Literacy
2728 Avenue Q | www.SmartFamilyLiteracy.org
Children’s books, online donations
Kimber Fountain 