COVID-19 Resources

To contribute to the United Way of Charles County COVID-19 Community Recovery & Relief Fund, please click here.

To learn more about our COVID-19 Impact Rental Assistance program, click here.

Click here for the latest information on COVID-19 from 2-1-1 Maryland

For home delivery of prescription medications through FamilyWize, call 800-222-2818. To learn more about the prescription savings program through FamilyWize, visit FamilyWize.org or download the FamilyWize mobile app.

Want to help others during this crisis? Sign up to volunteer in a variety of ways here.

General:

List of open businesses: https://www.meetcharlescounty.com/status-updates-for-local-businesses/

Small business information: https://govstatus.egov.com/md-coronavirus-business and https://www.uschamber.com/coronavirus

Charles County Government Facebook page with COVID-19 updates: https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCounty/ or https://www.charlescountymd.gov/services/health-and-human-services/covid-19

A variety of resources are available through the Charles County Public Library or https://www.ccplonline.org/

Governor Hogan's Executive Order and Interpretive Guidance 07 and Interpretive Guidance 08

For free internet access: https://www.internetessentials.com/covid19#undefined&all_DoIliveinaComcastarea (some limitations apply)

Financial:

*Maryland CASH Coalition has several financial resources useful during the COVID-19 crisis

*The Salvation Army of Charles County is offering financial assistance with rent/mortgage, utilities, and medications. To speak with a caseworker, call 301-638-9532.

*Department of Labor/ unemployment information: http://www.labor.maryland.gov/employment/uibulkclaimfaqs.shtml

Food:

*updates from Southern Maryland Food Bank

*updates from The Arnold House

*information about the Charles County Public Schools Lunch program

*New Hope Church of God's food pantry remains open on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon and they are a cabana site for Lifestyles of Maryland with food and toiletry distribution Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.

*The Salvation Army of Charles County is offering food and hygiene items Monday through Friday by appointment to enable social distancing. Contact the office at 301-638-9532 to schedule pick-up.

*update on the food pantry at Faith United Methodist Church, 15769 Livingston Rd., Accokeek--- open from 10:30 to noon on Fridays; curbside pick-up

*food pantry list at https://endhungerincharles.org/food-pantries/

*updates on food for pets from Help for Pets

Housing:

*Lifestyles of Maryland has had to suspend Safe Nights to comply with all guidelines for dealing with COVID-19. Please see their Facebook page for details on the services they are still able to offer as well as donations they are able to accept.