
Serena Jaros
Independent Living COVID Coordinator
240-898-2181
sjaros@innow.org
Serena joined Independence Now in June 2020 to provide dedicated support to our consumers during the COVID-19 pandemic. She has been working diligently to organize virtual events, collect and distribute vital information, and coordinate critical resources for our most vulnerable consumers. If you or someone you know is seeking resources during the pandemic, please call Serena 240-898-2181 or send an email sjaros@innow.org.
COVID-19 Information
Montgomery County
https://montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
https://mocofoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/2019-english-fard-3.14-2-merged.pdf
https://mocofoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/SPANISH-MOCO-2019-directory-merged-2.13.pdf
Prince George’s County
http://www.pgcfec.org/2-uncategorised/19-food-assistance-resources.html
From May 28, 2020, Amazon, Shoprite, and Walmart have been accepting SNAP EBT payments for online orders (excluding delivery fees). View additional information here: https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/COVID-19/SNAP%20Online%20%20%205_28_20.pdf
- Prince George’s County’s Health and Human Services Department releases updates and information on the COVID-19 vaccine at https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3730/COVID-19-Vaccination
- Montgomery County releases updates and information on the COVID-19 vaccine at https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/vaccine/
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