{"id":45982,"date":"2025-10-02T15:33:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T19:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/?page_id=45982"},"modified":"2025-10-29T16:33:42","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T20:33:42","slug":"resources-for-federal-employees","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ourpublicservice.org\/shutdown\/resources-for-federal-employees\/","title":{"rendered":"Resources for federal employees"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-federal-workers-and-public-servants-we-know-these-times-are-challenging-the-partnership-for-public-service-is-committed-to-offering-resources-to-help-you-navigate-this-period-nbsp\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:500;text-transform:none\">Federal workers and public servants, we know these times are challenging. The Partnership for Public Service is committed to offering resources to help you navigate this period.&nbsp;<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:15px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The current government shutdown has created uncertainty, stress and financial strain for many in the federal workforce. Your dedication to public service matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;We\u2019ve compiled resources to help you navigate the shutdown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These resources have been compiled from external sources. The Partnership for Public Service\u00a0does not verify or endorse their content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:10px;background-color:#0084D4;color:#0084D4\" data-color=\"#0084D4\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"10\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mental-health-and-wellness-resources-nbsp\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Mental health and wellness resources&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wearewellfed.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">wellfed<\/a> offers three recurring weekly virtual programs designed to provide structure, support and momentum for professionals navigating career transitions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Technologists for the Public Good has partnered with Empower Work to provide <a href=\"https:\/\/community.publicgood.tech\/c\/announcements\/resource-free-confidential-counseling-for-stress-burnout-unemployment-and-more\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free, confidential counseling<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Justice Connection developed a list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thejusticeconnection.org\/mental-health-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health support resources for federal employees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides an anonymous <a href=\"https:\/\/findtreatment.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resource for people seeking mental health and substance use treatment<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:10px;background-color:#0084D4;color:#0084D4\" data-color=\"#0084D4\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"10\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:8px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-financial-resources-and-assistance\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Financial resources and assistance<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Federal Employee Education &amp; Assistance Fund has both an <a href=\"https:\/\/feea.org\/shutdown\/#toggle-id-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Emergency Hardship Loan program and Shutdown Grants<\/a> available for qualifying full-time federal civilian employees.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BeneFeds provides information for employees leaving the federal workforce on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.benefeds.gov\/retirement\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">managing benefits as they transition from federal service<\/a>. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WTOP published a list of help and <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/local\/2025\/10\/help-and-assistance-programs-for-furloughed-federal-workers-in-the-dc-region\/\">assistance programs for furloughed federal workers in the D.C., region<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maryland\/DC Credit Union Assistance Program members are eligible for financial relief programs due to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mddccua.org\/2025\/10\/federal-shutdown-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">federal government shutdown.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In California, Cabrillo Credit Union members impacted by the shutdown (including federal employees, contractors or others) are eligible for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cabrillocu.com\/government-shutdown-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loan and financial assistance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>There are financial resources for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.militarytimes.com\/pay-benefits\/mil-money\/2025\/09\/30\/here-are-some-financial-resources-for-troops-if-shutdown-stops-pay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">troops experiencing financial distress due to the shutdown<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navy Federal Credit Union is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navyfederal.org\/about\/press-releases\/2025-press-releases\/government-shutdown-member-support.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">0% APR loans to eligible members<\/a> facing potential paycheck disruption.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usaa.com\/support\/government-shutdown-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">USAA government shutdown program<\/a> is offering eligible members no interest loans.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>&nbsp;PenFed Credit Union is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penfed.org\/furlough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">furlough relief assistance<\/a> for impacted members.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Virginia Employment Commission help furloughed federal workers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vec.virginia.gov\/message-furloughed-federal-workers-october-1-2025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">file for benefits<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the New York region, <a href=\"https:\/\/hfls.org\/federalemployee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Hebrew Free Loan Society offers personal loans<\/a> to support eligible federal government employees who are affected by the government shutdown.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/myfedbenefitshelp.com\/shutdown-assistance-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shutdown Assistance Map<\/a> has a searchable, filterable map of verified offers\u2014food, financial help, utilities, transportation, entertainment, and more\u2014for federal employees during a shutdown.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Andrews Federal Credit Union is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andrewsfcu.org\/Learn\/Inside-Andrews\/Copy-That\/Support-in-Uncertain-Times?\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">variety of resources for members impacted by the shutdown<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nfcc.org.\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Foundation for Credit Counseling<\/a> (NCFE) is offering tailored financial support to furloughed federal employees.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The city of Alexandria is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/FederalShutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment plan assistance<\/a> by request to taxpayers directly affected by the federal shutdown.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the event of a federal government furlough, if you are a federal civilian employee or a federal contractor and will not be receiving your paycheck as a result, you may be qualified to obtain a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fedchoice.org\/fedassist\/fedassist-furlough\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">FedChoice Furlough\u00a0Loan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:10px;background-color:#0084D4;color:#0084D4\" data-color=\"#0084D4\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"10\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-utilities\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Utilities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>WSSC Water will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wsscwater.com\/news\/2025\/october\/wssc-water-assists-federal-workers-impacted-government-shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">temporarily suspend water service turnoffs and waive late fees<\/a> for federal employees impacted by government shutdown.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Baltimore Gas and Electric (BGE) provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bge.com\/news\/news-releases\/bge-responds-to-federal-government-shutdown-with-expanded-support-for-impacted-customers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expanded bill payment assistance options<\/a> for federal workers affected by the shutdown to help manage energy bills and prevent service interruptions.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pepco provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenbeltmd.gov\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expanded customer support measures amid shutdown<\/a> to help with bills and maintain service continuity.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smeco.coop\/news-releases\/smeco-offers-support-for-members-impacted-by-federal-government-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">extended payment arrangements, waiving otherwise applicable late payment fees and suspending disconnections<\/a> for residential members who may be experiencing hardship due to the shutdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Verizon is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/about\/news\/verizon-offers-flexible-payment-arrangements-federal-workers-military-first-responders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payment relief<\/a> for federal workers impacted by the government shutdown.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the DMV region, Washington Gas has<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtongas.com\/get-assistance\/energy-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> energy assistance to help manage gas bills<\/a> for those who have fallen behind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Virginia, Dominion Energy has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dominionenergy.com\/virginia\/paying-my-bill\/energy-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bill payment assistance<\/a> eligible for people facing hardships.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Federal Employee Education &amp; Assistance Fund is <a href=\"https:\/\/feea.org\/shutdown\/app\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">offering microgrants of $150<\/a> to support federal employees impacted by shutdown to cover essentials like groceries, gas, diapers, and other basic necessities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program (LIHEAP) can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usa.gov\/help-with-energy-bills\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help pay heating and cooling bills<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thesource.pepcoholdings.com\/expanded-support-available-during-federal-government-shutdown-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pepco has expanded support available<\/a> during the federal government shutdown.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Virginia Energy Assistance Program provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alexandriava.gov\/economic-support\/program\/utility-heating-and-cooling-assistance\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">heating assistance during the winter months<\/a> to income-eligible households.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Washington Area Fuel Fund provides <a href=\"https:\/\/thesource.pepcoholdings.com\/expanded-support-available-during-federal-government-shutdown-3\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">assistance with heating payments<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Gift of Energy Program by Pepco allows family, friends or neighbors to <a href=\"https:\/\/thesource.pepcoholdings.com\/sharing-the-gift-of-energy-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">give any amount to any\u00a0customer chosen<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:10px;background-color:#0084D4;color:#0084D4\" data-color=\"#0084D4\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"10\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-housing-rent-and-mortgage\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Housing, rent and mortgage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maryland government has implemented <a href=\"https:\/\/response.maryland.gov\/federalpublicservants\/shutdown\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">housing protections for involuntarily furloughed federal government employees<\/a> at risk of eviction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Maryland Crisis Assistance Program provides <a href=\"https:\/\/211md.org\/resources\/housing-shelter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">housing stabilization assistance<\/a> to help residents avoid evictions, foreclosures, and housing-related crises.&nbsp; &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Virginia, <a href=\"https:\/\/law.lis.virginia.gov\/vacode\/title44\/chapter7\/section44-209\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">federal employees and contractors can\u2019t be evicted or foreclosed<\/a> on during a federal government shutdown.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fairfax County, Virginia has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/news\/federal-government-shutdown-impacts-and-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">resources to assist in prolonged federal government shutdowns<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Arlington County\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Programs\/Housing\/Get-Help\/Rental-Services\/Eviction-Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">housing and rental assistance programs<\/a> seek to help tenants facing eviction.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal civil servants who are furloughed may be eligible for unemployment insurance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/LocalHelp\/UnemploymentBenefits\/unemployment-benefits.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Arlington County\u2019s housing and rental assistance programs seeks to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arlingtonva.us\/Government\/Programs\/Housing\/Get-Help\/Rental-Services\/Eviction-Prevention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">help tenants facing eviction<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Federal civil servants who are furloughed may be eligible for unemployment insurance called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careeronestop.org\/LocalHelp\/UnemploymentBenefits\/unemployment-benefits.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In the San Antonio region, <a href=\"https:\/\/endeavors.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Endeavor<\/a> offers housing, mental health, and emergency assistance to its residents.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-pps-gutenberg-blocks-separator pps-separator\" style=\"border:none;height:10px;background-color:#0084D4;color:#0084D4\" data-color=\"#0084D4\" data-color-opacity=\"100\" data-thickness=\"10\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-groceries\" style=\"text-transform:uppercase\">Groceries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The New York Common Pantry has <a href=\"https:\/\/nycommonpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">groceries and hot meals<\/a> for furloughed federal employees <a href=\"https:\/\/nycommonpantry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">during the shutdown<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Capital Area Foodbank, located in the DMV region, helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalareafoodbank.org\/find-food-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">find access to food resources<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>St. Stephen Baptist Church in Maryland has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssbcmd.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">weekly food distribution<\/a> on Tuesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Mongomery Food Council in Maryland has a <a href=\"https:\/\/mocofoodcouncil.org\/resources-for-montgomery-county-residents-impacted-by-the-federal-government-shutdown\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">list of food resources<\/a> in response to the federal government.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Arlington Food Assistance Center <a href=\"https:\/\/afac.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">provides dignified access to free groceries<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Maryland, <a href=\"https:\/\/nourishnow.org\/receive-food-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nourish Now is offering food assistance<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Maryland, Nourish Now is offering <a href=\"https:\/\/nourishnow.org\/receive-food-assistance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">food assistance.<\/a>\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A nationwide network of local food banks provides <a href=\"https:\/\/www.feedingamerica.org\/\">free meals and groceries to furloughed employees<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montgomerycountymd.gov\/ofsr\/food\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food assistance resources<\/a> in Montgomery County, MD.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/somdfoodconnection.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Southern Maryland Food Connection<\/a>\u00a0offers a one-stop hub for residents seeking immediate food assistance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/mdfoodbank.org\/find-food\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Maryland Food Bank<\/a> partners with many local food pantries and distribution centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nova-fr.org\/food-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Northern Virginia Food Rescue<\/a>\u00a0can help connect you with food resources in the community.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capitalareafoodbank.org\/dmv-help\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Capital Area Foodbank<\/a> in the DMV region is holding additional food distributions at locations throughout its partner network.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Virginia, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfboc.org\/getfood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Chesterfield Food Bank Outreach Center<\/a>\u00a0holds a food distribution every first and third Friday of the month, at its Chester location.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In Maryland, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.therescuemission.org\/programs\/bread-of-life-food-ministries\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Frederick Rescue Mission<\/a> offers a food pantry and a soup kitchen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/redeliciousdc\/about\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ReDeliciousDC<\/a> offers free food distribution every Sunday at 3 p.m. at Edgewood Rec Center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" 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