Coronavirus resources: Get and give help in DC, Maryland and Virginia

Coronavirus has hit the D.C. region hard. Cases and deaths continue to rise. But there are plenty of ways to help your regional neighbors. See how to lend a hand, and get assistance, below.

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DC

Bar/restaurant donations: There is a for servers and bartenders throughout D.C. is sorted by business name.

Blood donations:

: Accepted at 111 Michigan Ave. NW, Washington, DC.

: Accepted at the Dr. Charles Drew Donation Center at 1730 E St. NW Washington, DC. for local sites to give blood.

Child care:

A , a child care and parent support program that serves families with low incomes.

Food donations:

: Nonperishable donations only. 645 Taylor St. NE, Washington, DC. 20017: (202) 526-5344. . ?

: Located at 425 2nd St. NW.

Donate. DC Central Kitchen says a financial donation is the single best way to help their operations running today and in the coming days.
Elevate.聽Help spread the word about how DCCK and other local organizations are responding to this crisis, including the time and location of feeding sites and specific needs for resources and supplies.
Support the restaurant industry. Their restaurant partnerships are integral to their work.

: This Northeast D.C. nonprofit delivers meals to those who are at the greatest risk for COVID-19. .

: We Are Family is a nonprofit that delivers groceries to low-income seniors in the D.C. area. They’re always . And you can .

Domestic violence support:

has .

maintains a domestic violence hotline.

There is also an emergency line designed especially for Latinas. The line provides crisis intervention and immediate resources that are available 24/7.

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If you require services in Spanish you can call directly at 1-866-962-5048.

Si usted requiere servicios en espa帽ol puede llamar directamente al 1-866-962-5048.

D.C. police .

There is also the . .

operates throughout the region to help people. .

Food pantries:

Catholic Charities Center, 12247 Georgia Ave., Silver Spring, Md. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be distributed to the first 100 people each day, with each family served once a week. A current ID is required. If diapers are needed (once a month), bring the baby鈥檚 birth certificate.
Spanish Catholic Center, 1618 Monroe St. NW, Washington D.C. Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This location has a bilingual hotline to help connect those in need with services: 301-453-5560.
Southern Maryland Food Bank, 22 Irongate, Waldorf, Md. Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mobile Food Trucks:

Susan Dennison Mona Center St. Maria鈥檚 Meals, 5859 Allentown Way, Temple Hills, Md., Tuesday, 5 p.m.
James Cardinal Hickey Center St. Maria鈥檚 Meals, 924 G Street NW, Washington D.C., Wednesday at 5 p.m.
Southern Maryland Food Bank Meals & Hope, rotating locations throughout Charles County, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Call 301-274-0695 for the current schedule and location.

The has also opened initiatives to help those in the region.

It has opened its .

The goal is “to promote the health, education and financial stability of our community, especially those residents who have or will be impacted by restrictions and closures of schools, businesses, and community institutions designed to slow the spread of the virus. Emergency Assistance Fund will provide additional capacity to community-based organizations in the region to deliver economic assistance and access to vital food and basic need supplies to the thousands of school-age children who depend on their school鈥檚 meal programs and workers in the region who already have and will be impacted by the temporary loss of income.”

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Maryland

Anne Arundel County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood.

has a blood donor center.

Food donations:

has .

The has been in operation for almost 35 years. . .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

has a .

Domestic violence support:

The has a domestic violence hotline and resources.

Anne Arundel Medical Center .

The Anne Arundel County Sheriff’s Office .

The offers support throughout the state.

Calvert County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

The has a . It also has a .

continues to operate its food pantry. .

has a .

has a . Those who wish to volunteer can .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

has a . People interested in volunteering can .

Domestic violence support:

The Calvert County Health Department runs a with a hotline. It also operates the . There are also a .

provides support in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

The offers support throughout the state.

Charles County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

has a .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

has a . People interested in volunteering can .

Domestic violence support:

The provides a variety of services, including a 24-hour hotline.

The offers support throughout the state.

The also provides .

provides support in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

Frederick County

Blood donations:

: 141 Thomas Johnson Drive, Ste 120, Frederick, Md. .

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

The City of Frederick . .

provides food through its . are accepted. .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

Domestic violence support:

runs a 24-hour hotline.

The offers .

Howard County

Blood donations:

: 10400 Little Patuxent Parkway, Ste 400, Columbia, Md. .

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

The is open at varying times during the week. . .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

Domestic violence support:

maintains a shelter and a 24/7 hotline. . .

Howard County government .

The maintains a 24-hour hotline.

The offers support throughout the state.

Montgomery County

Blood donations:

: 2020 East West Highway, Silver Spring, Md. .

: 11820 Parklawn Drive, Ste 510, Rockville, Md. .

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

has operated in Montgomery County since 1983. Ways to get help are . . .

Search for food and services at the .

The Montgomery County Food Council has a .

Domestic violence support:

Montgomery County has a .

The has a 24/7 hotline.

The offers support throughout the state.

Prince George鈥檚 County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

Prince George’s County provides residents with a .

provides food assistance to county residents. .

Search for food and services at the .

Domestic violence support:

The offers support throughout the state.

Prince George’s County offers including a .

St. Mary鈥檚 County

Blood donations:

MedStar St. Mary’s asks that donors for sites to give blood.

Food donations:

has .

is a community-supported food bank. . . .

St. Mary’s County government has a .

has a . People interested in volunteering can .

The has locations throughout the state. . . . .

Domestic violence support:

The offers support throughout the state.

MedStar St. Mary’s has a and a list of shelters.

provides support in Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s counties.

Virginia

: The McLean-based Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area Chapter is offering its free education programs and support groups virtually and by phone. Additional online resources are available, including a dedicated section on caregiving during COVID-19 . The association’s free 24/7 helpline (800-272.-3900) is staffed round the clock with specialists and master鈥檚-level clinicians offering confidential support and information to people living with the disease, caregivers, families and the public. Support is available via a TTY service and in more than 200 languages via their translation service.

Alexandria

Blood donations:

: 2501 Parkers Lane, Alexandria, Va.

for local sites to give blood.

Food donations:

: ALIVE! helps deliver food to those in need throughout Alexandria. They have three food distribution sites:

West End: John Adams Elementary School, 5651 Rayburn Ave.
Arlandria: Leonard 鈥淐hick鈥� Armstrong Recreation Center, 23 W. Reed Ave.
Old Town: Ladrey Apartments, 300 Wythe St.

: Located at 7511 Fordson Road, Alexandria, Va.

Domestic violence support:

Alexandria offers . They .

The serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. . .

Arlington

Blood donations:

for sites near Arlington to give blood. Inova .

Food donations:

The said they’re in need of canned foods like vegetables, soups, tuna and tomato products. However, their regular drop-off centers have closed. These are the current centers, as of March:

AFAC’s Warehouse (2708 S. Nelson St) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 4:30 p.m., Saturday 8:30 a.m. 鈥� 1 p.m.
Arlington Church of the Brethren (300 N Montague St.)
聽Management Office (3001 S. Abingdon St.) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. 鈥� noon, 1:00 鈥� 5:30 p.m.

Those looking to donate money .

has several arms throughout the region. They . And they’re .

Domestic violence support:

Arlington County has a .

also support domestic violence victims. They . Those looking to .

The serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. . .

Fairfax County

Blood donations:

: 6201 Centreville Road (Route 28) Centreville, Va. .

: 3289 Woodburn Road, #010, Annandale, Va. .

for local sites to give blood.

Food donations:

: Nonperishable donations only. Located at 6833 Hill Park Drive, Lorton, Va. 22079. . ?

: 2938 Prosperity Avenue. Accepts a variety of donations. . .

Domestic violence support:

Check Fairfax County’s . There is also the . Fairfax County police too.

The serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. . .

Fauquier County

Blood donations:

Check the for blood donation locations.

Food donations:

The is located in Warrenton. They . They’re also .

operates in Warrenton. They take , and they’re .

is giving away gift cards so families can buy groceries. They’re .

Domestic violence support:

Fauquier County has a .

The Fauquier County Sheriff’s Office .

Loudoun County

Blood donations:

: 45745 Nokes Blvd. #160, Sterling, Va. .

Check the for blood donation locations.

Food donations:

has several arms throughout the region, including a . They . And they’re .

Domestic violence support:

The serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. . .

Prince William County, Manassas City and Manassas Park City

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood. Inova .

Food donations:

provides food to those in need on a monthly basis. . .

has several arms throughout the region, including the . They . And they’re .

is giving away gift cards so families can buy groceries. They’re .

Domestic violence support:

The serves Alexandria, Arlington, Fairfax, Falls Church, Loudoun, Prince William, Manassas and Manassas Park. . .

Stafford County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood. Inova .

Food donations:

is open at varying hours during the week. . .

has multiple locations and works with churches, public schools and other nonprofits. They serve public schools in Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. . . .

also has a food pantry.

Domestic violence support:

serves Stafford, Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. They have a 24-hour hotline. .

The for those who need it.

Spotsylvania County

Blood donations:

for sites to give blood. Inova .

Food donations:

has multiple locations and works with churches, public schools and other nonprofits. They serve public schools in Stafford, King George, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. . . .

has a food pantry open the third Thursday of the month from 4 p.m. 鈥� 6 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

Domestic violence support:

serves Stafford, Caroline, King George, Spotsylvania and Fredericksburg. They have a 24-hour hotline. .

Diaper bank

: The Greater DC Diaper bank has .

Helping animals

Here are several things you can do to help animals in need, per the (and don’t forget to check out 草莓传媒’s Pet of the Week):

Keep your animals safe:聽Please keep your pet in mind when you plan your COVID-19 response and be prepared with a several week supply of pet food and medication. Identify a backup caregiver should you be faced with an emergency. For more information, refer to聽.
础诲辞辫迟:听The HRA has announced the launch of virtual adoption services through their network of area foster homes. They have animals who still need homes. Learn more about HRA’s virtual adoption process at .
Donate to support animals in-need: Consider making a direct contribution to support HRA’s essential operations of adoption, medical care, animal care and field services. They are also accepting donations via HRA’s .
Donate fabric masks: During shortages of disposable personal protection equipment (PPE), fabric face masks are a great alternative. Help protect HRA staff and volunteers, who continue to provide daily care to HRA animals through any crisis. Simple, step-by-step instructions available .
Lend a helping hand: Many people in the region, particularly seniors and those with underlying health issues, are experiencing hardships right now. Check in on your neighbors and offer help with purchasing pet food or walking their dogs.

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