Delegate Shaneka Henson speaking on the house floor.

Building a Resilient Future for
Maryland District 30

Resources

Food & Pantry Resources

ANNAPOLIS

Annapolis Seventh Day Adventist Church 1996 Generals Hwy. Annapolis 410-266-8887 3rd Saturday: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

Asbury Broadneck United Methodist 657 Broadneck Rd. Annapolis 410-757-2995 1st & 3rd Monday: 11:30 am - 1 pm

Asbury West St. United Methodist 87 West St. Annapolis 410-268-9500 Wednesdays and Fridays: 9 am - 11 am

Bywater Community 1903 Copeland St. Annapolis 410-553-4505 4th Tuesday: 3 pm until food runs out

Eastport United Methodist Church 926 Bay Ridge Ave. Annapolis 410-263-5490 3rd Saturday: 11 am - noon

First Baptist Church of Annapolis 31 West Washington St. Annapolis 410-268-5532 Saturdays: 11 am - 1 pm

First Christian Community Church 1800 Hall Brown Rd. Annapolis 410-224-5788 1st & 3rd Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm

Heritage Baptist Church 1740 Forest Dr. Annapolis 410-263-6680 Tuesdays: 9 am - 11 am

Marshall Hope at EP Church 710 Ridgely Ave. Annapolis 2nd Thursday: 5:30 pm - 7 pm

Salvation Army 351 Hilltop Ln. Annapolis 410-263-4091 Thursdays: 9 am - 12:30 pm; Monday-Friday (Emergency Only)

Blessed in Tech @ Eastport Library 269 Hillmere Dr. Annapolis 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Fridays, 2-3pm

Blessed in Tech @ Tyler Heights Elementary School 200 Janwall St Annapolis 1st Saturdays, 8-9am

Cornerstone Church Rotating HACA communities on the second Saturday of each month (May - Bloomsbury, June - Eastport, July - Morris Blum, August - Robinwood). Each giveaway will be 12:30pm-2:30pm

Discoveries: the Library at the Mall in Westfield Annapolis Mall, gives away baby/infant supplies and menstrual products every Saturday from 10 am - 12 pm

Pip Moyer Recreation Center, Every Friday-12-2pm, To be placed on the list, call/e-mail Office of Emergency Management: (410) 216 - 9167; kltisch@annapolis.gov

St. Luke’s Food, Baby & Senior Pantry at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 1101 Bay Ridge Ave., every Tuesday 11:00am-12:00pm, (food, infant formula, diapers and wipes, adult formula supplement and adult incontinence protection items), bring ID

Mills Parole Elementary School, 1 George & Marion Phelps Lane Annapolis, MD, every 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month 10:00am-12:00pm

Asbury United Methodist Church, 87 West St Annapolis MD, has a food pantry available every Wed. and Fri. from 9AM - 11AM

College Creek Church, 36 Clay Street Annapolis, MD 21401Monday - Friday 9 AM - Noon 1 PM - 4 PM thehaven@collegecreekchurch.org

ARNOLD

My Brother’s Pantry 301 College Parkway Arnold 410-757-5190 3rd Thursday and Friday: 3- 5 pm, 3rd Saturday: 9-11am

SOUTH COUNTY

Hallows Episcopal Church 3600 Solomons Island Rd. Edgewater 410-798-0808 3rd Monday: 8 am -10:30 am

Holy Temple Cathedral 135 Stepneys Ln. Edgewater 2nd Wednesday: 1 pm until food runs out

Lula G. Scott Community Center 6243 Shady Side Road Shady Side, MD 20764 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Thursday, November 20th and Thursday, December 18th

Ralph J. Bunche Community Center 374 Mill Swamp Rd Edgewater 410-212-7749 1st Saturday

Grace Presbyterian Church 4012 Birdsville Rd, Davidsonville, MD 21035, USA 410-798-5300 Saturdays: 8:30 am until food runs out

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 515 Loch Haven Rd. Edgewater 443-203-1002 Wednesdays: 10 am - Noon; Fridays: 10 am - Noon, 6 pm - 8 pm

South County Assistance Network (SCAN) 5757 Solomons Island Rd, Lothian, MD 20711, 410-867-2838 Thursdays and Saturdays: 9 am - Noon

Miracle Temple Church 5501 Sands Rd, Lothian, MD 20711, US 443-822-8006 4th Saturday: 9 am - Noon

Franklin United Methodist Church 5345 Deale Churchton Road Churchton, MD 20733, 443-699-3904 3rd Saturday: 9 am until food runs out

Latest Update

COVID Resources

Bivalent Booster Available-- CDC recommends that people ages 5 years and older receive one updated (bivalent) booster if it has been at least 2 months since their last COVID-19 vaccine dose, whether that was their final primary series dose, or an original (monovalent) booster. People who have gotten more than one original (monovalent) booster are also recommended to get an updated (bivalent) booster. Find more on vaccine eligibility HERE

Maryland COVID-19 Preparedness/NEW Testing Site-- MDH has a state-run testing site at Anne Arundel Medical Center, open daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for walk-in PCR tests only. This site only offers PCR testing (no at-home test kits will be provided). Find more COVID-19 testing HERE

Latest on M-pox Outbreak Vaccination Pre-registration System--our struggle against MPX continues to show great promise. MDH encourages all Maryland residents to follow the recommended prevention steps HERE and to get vaccinated if exposed to MPX or are at higher risk of being exposed. See our update on the Maryland's response to the outbreak HERE. For more frequently asked questions about M-pox, check out this link HERE. Sign Up HERE

Free Take Home COVID Test Beginning Dec.19th residents can order the fourth round of free rapid tests offered this year by the U.S. Department of Health. Test kits will be delivered by USPS mail. Order your test click HERE

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Extreme Weather Resources

Find shelter in extreme weather at these warming/cooling centers:

County Police Department District Stations will be available 24/7.

County Senior Activity Center Community Rooms will be available during business hours (8:30am-4pm) Monday through Friday.

Public Libraries will be available during business hours (10am-9pm) Monday through Thursday and (10am-5pm) Friday through Saturday.

Anyone who needs sheltering, special accommodations, or has public inquiries can contact the Crisis Warmline at 410-768-5522.

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Eviction & Foreclosure Prevention

Anne Arundel County Eviction Prevention Program- offers assistance with eviction prevention, first month's rent. Financial assistance is based on availability of funds, and only pays a portion of the bill. Clients are counseled on finances and budgeting. County Police Department District Stations will be available 24/7. Contact ACDS HERE or call 410-222-7600

Lighthouse- Offers a homeless prevention support center. Provides an emergency shelter, transitional and supportive housing, a food pantry and lunch program and financial assistance. Contact Lighthouse at 10 Hudson Street Annapolis, MD or online HERE or call 410-349-5056

Homelessness Prevention Program- assists individuals and families facing a housing crisis. Funding is available for small one-time crisis grants to keep those facing eviction, safely housed. Case management and counseling is provided to those households in need and for early intervention to prevent eviction. If you are currently experiencing homelessness and need resources or services you can contact the Coordinated Entry Screening line Monday – Friday between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm at 410-417-7260. Please contact Justin Bieler at 443-534-2079 or justin.bieler@maryland.gov

Foreclosure Prevention- Call (888) 995-HOPE, the Homeowner's HOPE Hotline, to reach a nonprofit, HUD-approved counselor through HOPE NOW, a cooperative effort of mortgage counselors and lenders to assist homeowners.

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Utility Assistance & Other Resources

Energy Bill Relief Program- The energy bill relief program will allow qualified families and individuals impacted by COVID to apply for special assistance through Anne Arundel’s Community Action Agency. Please call the Community Action Agency's 24/7 hotline at 833-888-0401 for more information, and for emergency assistance to avoid shut-off.

OHEP’s Local Home Energy Program- supports income-eligible residents of Anne Arundel County by helping reduce the costs of their heating and electricity bills. Staff members are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm to assist clients applying for services. To check your OHEP status, click the button below. Contact Community Action Agency HERE or call 410-626-1900