• Protect  yourself and others - self‑care guidance from Frederick County Health Department website
• Call 2-1-1 for a quick and easy way to find information and get referrals for thousands of programs and services across Maryland. Speak with a live, highly trained service professional in your area. All calls are confidential. 
• CDC - Preparedness and prevention of COVID-19 spread in communities
  

By staying home, you are already doing the most important thing you can to help control the spread of the disease and flatten the curve. If you are looking for other ways to help our community, check out some of the opportunities listed below.

Frederick County Government provides this information as a convenience and does not endorse any specific opportunity listed.

Area Food Banks

Brunswick

• Hours of donations – 24 hours a day – small donations on porch. For large donations please call ahead to schedule time
• Items currently needed – anything with protein, canned meats and fruits, hamburger helper 
• Address – Beacon 601 East Potomac Street Brunswick, MD 21710

Emmitsburg

• Hours of donations – During hour of operation M & W 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm and F & S 10:00 am – 11:00am – for donations outside of hours of operation call 717-642-6963
• Items currently needed – spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, kidney beans, canned fruits, juices, baking items and cereal – perishables please call ahead when donating
• Address – 502 E Main Street Emmitsburg, MD 21727

Frederick

• Hours of donations – 24 hours a day in blue bin at loading dock
• Items currently needed – bread, cereal, canned meats and toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper and etc.)
• Address – Frederick Community Action Agency 100 S. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701

Jefferson

• Hours of donations – 24 hours a day – donation bin at food bank. If you have a large donation call ahead to schedule (may need to leave a message)
• Items currently needed – canned soup, canned potatoes, canned fruit and hand soap
• Address – St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 3866 Jefferson Pike Jefferson, MD 21755

Middletown

• Hours of donations – W 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm and Saturday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ONLY; Monetary donations can be mailed to MVFB Treasurer, 206 Cone Branch Drive Middletown, MD
• Items currently needed – Rice A Roni, potato flakes, jelly, canned salmon, canned meats, canned fruits, laundry soap, toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo
• Address –Middletown Valley Food Bank  Old Municipal Building 301 W. Main Street Middletown, MD 21769

Thurmont

• Hours of donations – 24 hours a day – there is a shopping cart in entryway where non-perishable donations can be left – Perishables can be dropped off T & F between 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
• Items currently needed – hygiene items like shampoo and cleaning supplies – spaghetti and spaghetti sauce, canned meats, peanut butter and jelly
• Address – 10 Frederick Road Thurmont, MD 21788

Urbana

• Hours of donations – By appointment only – please call 240-529-4815
• Items currently needed – changes on a daily basis – please call for donation needs
• Address –please call for information

Walkersville

• Hours of donations – 24 hours a day – donation bin located at back entrance (you can mail/deliver donations via Amazon, Walmart and etc.) – Lines are long during operation times and the donation bin is located in area where traffic may be – may want to donate outside pick up hours (M  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm and Th 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm)
• Items currently needed – cereal, mac & cheese, hamburger helper, tuna, pasta sauce, jelly, toothpaste and shampoo
• Address –Glade Valley Food Bank 21 W. Frederick Street Walkersville, MD

Frederick Health Hospital

Donation Opportunities

Red Cross

Donate Blood

ShieldCo:

Distributing materials for people to make masks, hospital gowns, collecting donations for materials to distribute.

Contact:  EMail

United Way of Frederick County

Volunteer Opportunities

Material Donation Opportunities

Financial Donation Opportunities

General Resources

• Information on Best Practices can be found on https://open.maryland.gov/backtobusiness/ for a variety of industries. 
• Signage is available for businesses to print and display to inform customers of mask and social distancing requirements. The signage is available in both .pdf and image format in English and a .pdf and image format in Spanish.
• Jump Start Grants Available to Frederick County Small Businesses: Program Supports Full-Time Farmers, Small Businesses, and Micro Businesses (May 21, 2020)
  
• Frederick County Office of Economic Development’s Resources and Information for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19.  NOTE: The Frederick County Office of Economic Development and Workforce Services staff are here to support businesses. For more information, 301-600-1058 or via e-mail 
• Frederick County Office of Economic Development: Frederick County Restaurants and Bars Offering Drive-through, Delivery and Carry-out

• City of Frederick: Business Toolkit – COVID-19

• Maryland Business Express: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Businesses

• FAQs for Maryland Businesses Planning and Responding to the Coronavirus

• Centers for Disease Control: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• Frederick County Health Department: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

• Find a full list of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s executive orders, and find guidance on business closures.
• Resources for Businesses: The Maryland Departments of Commerce and Labor have compiled resources to help businesses whose daily operations are affected during the state of emergency. Members of the business community are encouraged to reach out with their questions by sending a message via Email

State of Maryland

• Governor Hogan Announces Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses, $175 Million Relief Package for Workers and Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19  March 23, 2020
• Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business - Offers the option to subscribe to updates.
• Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses

Unemployment Insurance & Loans

• Maryland Department of Labor: Division of Unemployment Insurance

• U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

• U.S. Small Business Administration: Disaster Loan Assistance -- Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters

Frederick County Businesses

• Frederick County Office of Economic Development: Frederick County Restaurants and Bars Offering Drive-through, Delivery and Carry-out

• Visit Frederick: Travel Updates: COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

• Visit Frederick: Delivery Service & Curbside Pickup Is Available from the Following Restaurants

• NOTE: Frederick County is aware of concerns regarding COVID-19, but remains open for business and continues to welcome visitors. Visit Frederick encourages travelers to understand and assess the situation before visiting the county. 

State of Maryland

• COVID-19 Public Information Guidance for Private Non-Profits
• Governor Hogan Announces Closure of All Non-Essential Businesses, $175 Million Relief Package for Workers and Small Businesses Affected By COVID-19  March 23, 2020
• Maryland Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Business - Offers the option to subscribe to updates.
• Maryland COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund Programs for Businesses

Loans & Unemployment Insurance

• Maryland Department of Labor: Division of Unemployment Insurance
• U.S. Small Business Administration: Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• U.S. Small Business Administration: Disaster Loan Assistance -- Federal Disaster Loans for Businesses, Private Nonprofits, Homeowners, and Renters

General Resources

• Frederick County Office of Economic Development’s Resources and Information for Businesses Impacted by COVID-19.  NOTE: The Frederick County Office of Economic Development and Workforce Services staff are here to support businesses. For more information, 301-600-1058 or via e-mail 

• City of Frederick: Business Toolkit – COVID-19

• Maryland Business Express: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Businesses

• FAQs for Maryland Businesses Planning and Responding to the Coronavirus

• Centers for Disease Control: Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

• Frederick County Health Department: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Cancellations and openings of agencies related to Frederick County Government:

•    Adult Detention Center has suspended visitor access

•    Animal Control – The shelter remains closed to the public. Essential and emergency services are available by appointment only. Call 301-600-1546. 

•    Boards and commission meetings are canceled until further notice. 

•    Citizens Care and Rehabilitation Center and Montevue Assisted Living – non-essential visits are no longer permitted.

•    Citizens Services Division and the Department of Housing and Community Development appointments are being handled by e-mail and phone.  The Family Partnership and the Scott Key Center will remain closed.

•    Courts - Maryland state courts extend court closures through June 5, continue to hear emergency court matters amid COVID-19 - Restricted Operations Update

Circuit Court Re-Opening Plan

•    Health Department remains closed to the public. Essential services needed for the immediate protection of public health will continue. Visit https://health.frederickcountymd.gov for more information.

•    Parks and Recreation Playgrounds are now open to public use, however physical distancing must be adhered to. Water fountains and restrooms will be open on July 1^st. Traditional Indoor/Outdoor, Full-Day, Summer Day Camps have been cancelled. An updated menu of outdoor-based recreation programs is planned to begin after July 13th. The updated Summer Recreation Activity Menu will be open for viewing and enrollment on Monday, June 22nd at 9:00am. Fountain Rock Nature Center, Rose Hill Manor, Ballenger Creek Community Building and the Browning Building at Pinecliff Park, remain closed to the public. Catoctin Creek Nature Center will be open to the public, at 50% capacity, beginning July 18. Visit www.Recreater.com for new online activities and programs.

•    Permitting and the Treasurer’s Office remain open to pay taxes and water and sewer bills. Residents are encouraged to pay online.  Inspection services continue with some modifications. 

•    Public Libraries has announced a tiered reopening. Beginning June 1, bookdrops will be open, staff will be answering phones, and curbside pickup will be available by appointment for items on hold. They are also launching an all-virtual Summer Challenge for readers of all ages. Visit www.fcpl.org for more information.

•    Public Works offices are closed to the public.

•    Senior centers remain closed. Meals on Wheels continue to be delivered to participants in a modified manner. Visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/seniorservices for information on online resources or call 301-600-1234. 

•    Solid Waste Management Department:  The transfer station, yard waste drop-off, Citizens’ Convenience Center, and recycling drop-off center have reopened to the public. Mulch and compost sales have resumed. Administrative offices at the 9031 Reichs Ford Road facility remain closed to walk-in business. Paid transactions must be completed using check or credit card; no cash payments will be accepted at this time.

•    TransIT Services: All Connector routes are back in service; peak service remains cancelled. The #65 Connector has returned to its normal Monday-Friday schedule. Most shuttles are back in service. Meet the MARC Shuttles resume June 24 for the following trains: AM Trains: #892, #878; PM Trains: #875, #877, #881s. All services remain free and all passengers must wear a mask or facial covering when boarding. Please visit TransIT’s website for more information or call 301-600- 2065. 

Websites and links to local resources in Frederick County:

Frederick County Health Department (Lead Agency in Frederick County)

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Frederick Community College:  For the rest of the Spring semester to May 20, 2020, instruction and College services will be delivered remotely. Students and non-essential personnel should not be on the main campus or the Monroe Center. Students and employees should monitor their College e-mail and the FCC COVID-19 webpage. If you have questions, email or call 301-846-2469.

Frederick County Emergency Management Division – Sign Up for ALERTS

Frederick County Public Schools – Coronavirus COVID-19 Information

Frederick Regional Health System

Maryland Department of Health

COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments – Regional Coronavirus Coordination