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/
Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine at no cost to you, so if anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it’s a scam. Learn more at https://www.medicare.gov/forms-help-resources/help-fight-medicare-fraud.
Find out where to get clothing and other resources if you’re in need.
Montgomery County
Interfaith Works is located in Rockville offers a clothing closest that clients can sign up to go shopping in.
Prince George’s County
Labor of Love located in Capitol Heights offers a clothing closet, a computer lab, tax help, food pantry, a senior center, and more!
If you are a victim of domestic abuse help is available.
Montgomery County
- Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs-program/bhcs/bhcsabusedperson-p207.html
- Community Advocates for Family & Youth: https://www.cafyonline.org/
Prince Georges County
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center | UM Capital Region Health: https://www.umms.org/capital/health-services/womens-health/supporting-our-community/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-center
- Deaf Dawn: https://deafdawn.org/
Maryland
- Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: https://www.mnadv.org/
- House of Ruth Maryland: https://hruth.org/
COVID-19 Resources and Information
Find out the latest info on reopening your community.
Maryland State
https://governor.maryland.gov/recovery/
Prince George’s County
Effective, Friday, October 1, 2021, at 5:00 p.m., all persons over the age of two will be required to wear a mask in all indoor public venues and businesses in Prince George’s County, even if they are fully vaccinated. This includes, but is not limited to, restaurants, retail stores, entertainment venues, conference centers, and office settings. Some exceptions do apply, such as when an individual is actively eating or drinking or individuals who have a bona fide disability that prevents them from wearing a mask.
More information: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3504/County-Phased-Reopening
Montgomery County
At 60 percent of the population receiving at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine:
- gathering limits increase to 250 people indoors and no limit outdoors.
- most businesses move to 75 percent capacity.
- camps can increase to gathering limits of 250 people indoors with no capacity limit outdoors and may gathering limits increase to 250 people indoors and no limit outdoors.
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/reopening/expanded-reopening.html
Find out where and how to get the vaccine, get tested, and info on funeral assistance if you have a loved one who dies from COVID-19.
Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
- Montgomery County Vaccine Locator: https://mcgvaccineprod.powerappsportals.us/covid-vaccine-scheduling/
- Prince George’s Vaccine Locator: https://princegeorges.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/nearby/index.html?appid=fa0cb8269c8d4d16ad5b1495c6316d66
In-Home Vaccinations
- If you live in Montgomery County, call 240-777-2982
- If you live in Prince George’s County, call 301-883-4748
Where to Get Tested
- Montgomery County: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/testing.html
- Prince George’s County: https://princegeorges.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/f9964c50023040648c20c54ec2f37ee9
Funeral Assistance
If you have lost a loved one related to COVID-19 after January 20, 2020, FEMA is offering funeral assistance.
Who Is Eligible?
- U.S. citizen
- Non-citizen national
- Qualified individuals
More information
- Prince George’s County: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/ImageRepository/Document?documentId=35486
- Montgomery County: https://www3.montgomerycountymd.gov/311/Solutions.aspx?SolutionId=1-3GBQHE#:~:text=Emergency%20Services%20within%20Housing%20Stabilization,an%20interview%20conducted%20by%20phone.
Find out about free and reduced-cost internet and broadband services available to you.
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB), an FCC program, will provide low-income households, during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a temporary $50-per-month discount on home internet service. The EBB discount should cover the entire monthly cost of home broadband. The benefit will last until federal funding runs out or six months after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declares the pandemic is over.
https://www.fcc.gov/broadbandbenefit
Comcast Internet Essentials: https://internetessentials.com/
Emergency rental assistance is available to renters during COVID-19.
Prince George’s County
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) offers relief to landlords on behalf of renters and tenants experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP). This project is being supported, in whole or in part, by federal award number ERA0202 awarded to Prince George’s County, MD Government by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Learn More: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/3703/Emergency-Rental-Assistance-Program
Mission of Love
Mission of Love located in Capitol Heights, offers rental assistance, runs a day center, offers special events and sometimes can offer help in getting household items.
Learn More: https://www.molcinc.org/what-we-do/programs/
Montgomery County COVID-19 Rent Relief
https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/HHS-Program/SNHS/rent-relief.html
Emergency food support resources are available during COVID-19.
Prince George’s County
- Prince George’s County Food Equity Council: http://www.pgcfec.org/resources.html
- Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT): http://www.institutephi.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Copy-of-English-PGC-P-EBT-Fact-Sheet.pdf
Montgomery County
- Montgomery County Food Resources: Call 311 or visit https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/covid19/get-help/food.html
- Montgomery County Food Council: https://mocofoodcouncil.org/covid-19-local-food-system-resources/
- Manna Food Center: https://www.mannafood.org/
- Shepherd’s Table: https://www.shepherdstable.org/meals/
- Shepards Table located in Silver Spring offers hot meals daily, runs a resource center, an eye clinic, and hands out to-go meals at local schools.
Regional and Maryland Statewide Programs
- Maryland Hunger Solutions: https://www.mdhungersolutions.org/get-help/
- Online SNAP Grocery Orders: https://dhs.maryland.gov/documents/COVID-19/SNAP%20Online%20%20%205_28_20.pdf
- SHARE Food Network: https://www.catholiccharitiesdc.org/share/
- Share food network allows you to purchase food at half the price. You can purchase a box of food that costs approximately $40-45 for around $22 and they accept SNAP/EBT.
- Food & Friends Home: https://foodandfriends.org/
- Food and Friends delivers ready to eat meals and groceries to people who are diagnosed with: HIV/AIDS, cancer, poorly-controlled diabetes, stage 5 renal disease, congestive heart failure (NYHA class III or IV), chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder “COPD” (stage III or IV), multiple sclerosis (RRPS, SPMS, PPMS), ALS (middle or late stages), Parkinson’s (Stage III, IV or V) and Cystic Fibrosis.
If you’re in need of mental health services and support, help is available.
Prince George’s
211 Maryland- 211 Maryland is a call and text-based resources hotline providing zip-code-based mental health and substance use resources.
Call 211, press 1
Text your zip code to 898-211
National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) Prince George’s County
NAMI is a national organization to raise awareness and provide support and education to people struggling with mental illness.
Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255
Montgomery County
Find out where to get clothing and other resources if you’re in need.
Montgomery County
Interfaith Works is located in Rockville offers a clothing closest that clients can sign up to go shopping in.
Prince George’s County
Labor of Love located in Capitol Heights offers a clothing closet, a computer lab, tax help, food pantry, a senior center, and more!
If you are a victim of domestic abuse help is available.
Montgomery County
- Department of Health and Human Services: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/hhs-program/bhcs/bhcsabusedperson-p207.html
- Community Advocates for Family & Youth: https://www.cafyonline.org/
Prince Georges County
- Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Center | UM Capital Region Health: https://www.umms.org/capital/health-services/womens-health/supporting-our-community/domestic-violence-and-sexual-assault-center
- Deaf Dawn: https://deafdawn.org/
Maryland
- Maryland Network Against Domestic Violence: https://www.mnadv.org/
- House of Ruth Maryland: https://hruth.org/
Supports Planning
Currently, Independence Now Supports Planning services are available in Montgomery County.
Supports Planning is Case Management for Medicaid beneficiaries who have been found medically and financially eligible for one of several Maryland Medicaid Long Term Services and Supports programs including:
Home and Community-Based Options Waiver
Community Personal Assistance Services (CPAS)
Community First Choice Program (CFC)
If you have Medicaid call the Montgomery County Health Department Aging and Disability Department at 240-777-3000 to request an assessment. A State Nurse will visit and conduct an assessment of your support needs.
The State Nurse who conducts the assessment will provide you with a list of Support Planning Agencies and their phone numbers. You have 21 days to reach out to the Support Planning Agencies to select the Agency of your choice. Don’t worry – if you forget to do this, the computer system will randomly assign you to a Support Planning Agency.
Supports Planners work with you and other individuals important to you, such as family members, to develop a Plan of Service specific to your support needs and preferences. Supports Planners assist in navigating systems, identifying community resources, and selecting Providers who will deliver your supports and services. Once enrolled in one of the programs, Supports Planners continue to work with you to ensure you receive the services you have selected and that you are satisfied with those services. Supports Planners assist you in making changes to your services as needed.
Our role is to assist you in identifying Providers and to assist in coordinating your supports and services. We do not provide direct services.
We can assist you in identifying housing options and to enroll in housing waiting lists but we do not have housing.