Other Ways to Give
Rockville is a community of neighbors looking to help in this time of need. We’ve put together some ways for you to give back to the community and help those neighbors in need.
Give to the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program
The COVID-19 crisis is unprecedented in how it is affecting your neighbors through financial hardship. If you have the means and would like to partner with the City of Rockville to help your neighbors in need, consider donating to the Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP). 100% of donated funds go to help Rockville families!
If you would like to make a donation via check, please make the check payable to the City of Rockville with "Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)" in the memo line and address your envelope to:
Community Services
111 Maryland Avenue, 1st Floor
Rockville, MD 20850
Give to the Recreation and Parks Fund
Help provide financial assistance to someone who may not be able to afford summer camp or other recreational activities in the coming months due to the loss of a job or other financial hardship. You can contribute online when you register for a recreation program by selecting "Add Up or Add On" on the registration form. Round your payment to the next easy denomination, and enter this additional amount on the Recreation Fund Donation line. Call 240-314-8620 for more information.
Donate Blood
Blood donations have decreased dramatically. Local Red Cross or other blood donation websites provide ways to help.
Donate a Meal to Volunteer Firefighters
The fire service has a long tradition of preparing meals together but during this emergency, they have insufficient time to shop and cook. If you are a restaurant or caterer who would like to prepare meals for our on-duty personnel, please email meals@rvfd.org with your contact information. Community members interested in donating a meal can easily donate money online. We cannot accept home-prepared food at this time. All money donated will be used for meals.
Host a Food Drive in Your Community
When you host a food drive you will enable our neighbors experiencing hunger to get the food they urgently need. Together we can fight hunger and feed hope.
Donate Food at the Rockville Senior Center
Many seniors in our area are struggling with food during these difficult times. You can assist by donating dry goods at the Rockville Senior Center. Please bring your donations to the Rockville Senior Center located at 1150 Carnation Drive, Rockville, MD 20850.
Donate or Volunteer with Food Banks and Pantries
Information about giving, donating and volunteering at food banks and pantries at an organization near you can be found by visiting Feeding America or Food Pantries.
Donate Medical Supplies and Equipment
Residents with medical supplies or equipment to donate can email FEMA’s National Business Emergency Operations Center at nbeoc@fema.dhs.gov.
Donate to Nonprofits
Cash donations are the best way to support nonprofits. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) lists organizations supporting COVID-19 response efforts. Guidestar and Great Nonprofits also have search engines to locate organizations that need help.
Stay in Touch
One simple way to help is to check on neighbors, friends and family – especially those who are older or may be alone. A phone call, text, or a conversation through the door could brighten their day.
