(princegeorgescountymd./3472/COVID-19-testing-- 

--Go to "princegeorgescountymd.gov/3472/COVID-19-testing" to find the locations of testing sites (either permanent or temporary  "Pop Up" sites) operated by the County

 --  PG County Health Department offers FREE COVID-19 tests for individuals with or without symptoms who have been exposed to or suspected to have been exposed to a COVID-19 positive person.  Patients do NOT need an appointment, doctor's prescription, or insurance to get tested.  All county-run testing sites accommodate testing for those in a car or on foot. 

--  Those with questions about the County Coronavirus testing program may call the County Coronavirus hotline at 301-883-6627 (between 8am-8pm), or 311 to find free testing site locations in the county
 

BOWIE INTERFAITH PANTRY AND EMERGENCY AID FUND  (bowiefoodpantry.org) 

 --  Director:  Debbie Langdon
--  Location:  2614 Kenhill Drive, Suite 134, Bowie, MD 20715 (blue building in the back of the Main Building)

--  Hours:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9-11am  (6-7pm second & fourth Tuesday of each month)
 --  Questions?  Call Monday, Wednesday or Friday 8am-Noon @ 301-262-6765
 
--  MISSION:  "To serve with respect, dignity and without discrimination those in need in our community by providing food, financial assistance, and other resource referrals".  The pantry provides emergency food (residents of PG County) and Financial Assistance (residents of the City of Bowie ONLY) who are experiencing need--without regard to race, creed, or gender.  If the Pantry is unable to meet the needs it will make referrals to others who may be able to provide the needed assistance.
 

CITY OF BOWIE (cityofbowie.gov)

 --  On city website, click on Government and click on Outreach grants
 --  Bowie provides Outreach Grants to underserved residents of Bowie.  Bowie has 3 grant programs 
 1.Single Family Grants to help fix homes  
 2.  Education Grants to support programs to enhance student learning   
3.  Community Outreach Grants to support programs for underserved Bowie residents

--  The Bowie Outreach Committee meets the second Tuesday of the month @ 7pm @City Hall 

--  Questions about this Committee may be directed to the Liaison to the Outreach Committee: Lori Cunningham (240-544-5601
email:  lcunningham@cityofbowie.org
 

PG COUNTY FOOD ASSISTANCE  (princegeorgescountymd.gov/1679/Food-Assistance)

--  The Department of Social Services Emergency Food Assistance Program acts as a clearinghouse for the distribution of donated food.  Over 30 local community pantries and shelters currently participate in the program.  All food is provided to eligible individuals
and families FREE of charge.  To get information on distribution sites, eligibility, and how to apply for the program, call 301-909-6343.

 

MARYLAND ENERGY
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM   (princegeorgescountymd.gov/1677/Energy-Assistance)

--  Enter "Maryland energy assistance program" in the search bar and scroll down for the particular program/assistance that may be needed (there is no specific number listed on the website, but calling the number for food assistance (301-909-6343) may provide the information needed to take advantage of this program)

--  The Energy Assistance Program helps low-income citizens pay heating bills, minimize heating crises, and make energy costs more affordable