As the spread of COVID-19 continues to impact many individuals and families, we want to help. This resource has been created to help those who are experiencing food insecurity or are in need of other material goods.
Helping Hands at Cornerstone Church call 301-262-6266
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’s 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 – St. Maria’s Meals and Meals & Hope
To ensure the safety of our clients and staff, prepared boxed meals are offered from our mobile food trucks as grab and go.
Susan Dennison Mona Center St. Maria’s Meals, 5859 Allentown Way, Temple Hills, Md., Tuesday, 5 p.m.
James Cardinal Hickey Center St. Maria’s 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.
SNAP Benefits
Due to the economic challenges cause by coronavirus, many people now quality for food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Need Assistance Filing for Unemployment Or Registering for SNAP (Food Stamps)? Call Catholic Charities at 301-453-5560. Leave a message, and we will return your call within 24 hours.
For the homeless, call Community Crisist Services, Inc. (CCSI) Homeless Hotline about Warm Nights at 1-888-731-0999
For women who are victims of domestic abuse and need safe housing, supportive counseling, and essential services for themselves and their children up to age 12, call Bowie Supportive House Corporation at 301-262-1408
For men suffering from addictions related to alcoholism or drugs and need residential transitional housing, call Champ House Recovery, Inc, at 301-262-5696
Five low-barrier shelters operated by Catholic Charities on behalf of the District of Columbia are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. For locations, visit here. Those seeking access to shelters are screened by health-related questions. Boxed meals at lunch and dinner are offered.