A respite center is operating at the Muskingum Valley Vineyard church at 299 Putnam Avenue. The center is in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and being facilitated in partnership with Muskingum County Unified Command, United Way and Zane State College. Since many homeless shelters have had to suspend overnight services, shelter and rest will be provided. Only 10 people may be in the center at one time. Foodbags from Eastside will be given out. Each hour there will be something planned for participants. Friday will offer a spiritual aspect for participants.