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Q: Where can I find food resources during the pandemic?

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

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

Where can I find a COVID-19 testing site?

Click here for testing sites in Montgomery County.

Click here for testing sites in Prince George’s County.

Where can I find food resources during the pandemic?

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

Where can I find emergency shelter during COVID-19?

https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/Program.aspx?id=SNHS/SNHSShelterSvcs-p744.html

https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/1672/Emergency-Shelter

Can I use my SNAP benefits to pay for food online during quarantine?

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

Where can I learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine?

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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Care Calls During Covid

If you live in Prince George's or Montgomery Counties, Independence Now wants to connect!

Do you have a disability or are supporting someone with a disability living independently? Have you or this person expressed loneliness or anxiety due to the pandemic? Our call check in program will be an open ended weekly call to talk and share resources. Topics include general conversation, resources, information, and referral. We’d also like to hear your recommendations for online group discussions.

News & Updates

Find the latest news and information on critical resources available for our consumers

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