County Update
Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks On Free Food Distribution. Plus New Covid-19 Testing Site, & Final Day To Stuff The Bus
We are continuing to work hard to address food insecurity in our County and want to provide information on next week’s distribution locations for our Stand Up & Deliver program.
August 18, 10:00 AM at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church - 7501 Adelphi Road, Hyattsville, MD.
August 21, 12:30 PM at these four locations:
Ebenezer A.M.E. Church - 7707 Allentown Road, Fort Washington, MD.
Mt. Ennon Baptist Church - 9832 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD.
Faith Temple No. 2 Free Will Baptist Church - 211 Maryland Park Drive, Capitol Heights, MD.
Port Towns Elementary School - 4351 58th Avenue, Bladensburg, MD.
August 22, 11:00 AM at Ebenezer Church of God - 7550 Buchanan Street, Landover Hills, MD.
August 23, 10:00 AM at Community of Hope A.M.E. Church - 3737 Branch Avenue, Temple Hills, MD.
Groceries are distributed at all of these events on a first-come, first-served basis. We thank all of our partners for their support and assistance.
Additional food distribution locations can be found on our website by clicking here. If you are able to make a contribution to our Stand Up & Deliver program, click here to donate. To learn more about this critical program, watch our latest video here.
Other News Updates
Covid-19 Testing Site Opening
The Health Department’s latest COVID-19 community testing site is now open at the Department’s D. Leonard Dyer Regional Health Center located at 9314 Piscataway Road, Clinton, MD 20735. Testing at this site is available Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and follows the same testing procedures and policies as other County-run sites. Remember that testing through our County Health Department is free, and no appointment or insurance is required. You can find the latest information on testing here.
Summertime Fun
Each summer under our 100 Events of Summer initiative, the Office of Community Relations participates in at least 100 fun, family-friendly community events and activities across the County, in an effort to engage and connect with our residents and community. Join us on Saturday, August 22nd from 10AM to 12 PM as we close out this summer with a Back 2 School Grab-N-Go Event! Giveaways include pre-packaged meals and non-perishable goods, backpacks, school supplies, community resources, and a chance to win a Tanger Outlets gift card! Please register at ocr100eos.eventbrite.com or email Harrison Nwozo at hnwozo@co.pg.md.us for more information.
Opportunity To Help Stuff The Bus
It's that time of year again! Students are preparing to start the school year, but they won’t be filing into physical school buildings and classrooms, instead receiving instruction remotely due to COVID-19. The Department of Public Works and Transportation and the Office of Community Relations have teamed up for Stuff "TheBus" School Supply Drop-Off events during the past few weeks, and the last one will be held on August 19. Though Prince George’s County Public Schools students will begin the year at home with distance learning, they will still need many of the supplies necessary in a traditional setting. Please assist us in ensuring every child has the tools they need to learn during these unprecedented times. drop your donations at the rear of 9400 Peppercorn Pl, Largo, MD from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM or at the Oxon Hill Park & Ride, Oxon Hill, MD from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Thank you to those that have already contributed!
