LARGO, Md. 鈥� The shutdown is beginning to bite for thousands of workers and contractors in the area who are set to miss a paycheck, and for those who will be in need of help.
鈥淥ur citizens will be able to see a list of all of our community resources, which we expect to grow,鈥� said Angela Alsobrooks, Prince George鈥檚 County executive.
Among the latest agencies offering help is the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, which is suspending water service shutoffs and waiving late fees in Prince George鈥檚 and Montgomery counties.
also announced the launch of its Emergency Assistance Fund, which will provide additional money to nonprofits that provide food and housing. The United Way says those groups are facing increasing demand during the shutdown.
for affected students, while to give hot meals to students who don鈥檛 have money for them.
Alsobrooks also encouraged able residents to make donations to the funds through the county website.
