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SNAPSHOT: New COVID-19 Assistance Programs

 

Snap-Up Food Benefits

You can apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (formerly known as Food Stamps) For more  SNAP information:  click here

Recertification periods due March 31st, 2021

Apply online:
https://mydhrbenefits.dhr.state.md.us/dashboardClient/#/home

Montgomery County Dept of Health and Human  Services Centers

  • Montgomery County DHHS – Silver Spring Center
    240-777-3100
  • Montgomery County DHHS – TESS Center
    240-773-8260
  • Maryland Hunger Solutions
    1-866-821-5552

 

Free Tax Prep

The Community Action Agency’s Volunteer  Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program is currently using a virtual tax preparation model during the COVID-19  emergency. Virtual VITA allows residents to use an online platform to securely upload their tax documents and have their taxes prepared for free by a certified tax preparer. The VITA program is scheduling virtual appointments now for the prior year (2018) amended taxes, as well as 2019 taxes.

VITA provides free filing services for federal and state taxes. They also help with completing taxes for individuals with Individual Tax Identification Numbers (ITIN).

Qualifications: Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $57,000 or less

Call to register: 240-777-1123 to schedule an appointment.

 

 

The City of Takoma Park reminds you:

Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2021-2022 Zoom Mtg: Thursday, Jan 14, 5pm – Register in Advance

 

What does the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan mean for Takoma Park? What role do municipalities play in the County plan? How will we get there? 

 

The City of Takoma Park has demonstrated a long-term commitment to sustainability and acknowledges that communities around the world are in the midst of a climate-related emergency. Takoma Park has played an active role in combating climate change. However, this is just a start. The development of a Sustainability and Climate Action Plan represents Takoma Park’s next stage of planning, placing an emphasis on social equity and resilience.

Join the  discussion:
  • Mayor Kate Stewart, City of Takoma Park
  • Adriana Hochberg, Assistant Chief Administrative Officer & Climate Change Coordinator with Montgomery County

When: Thursday, January 14, 2021
Time: 5:00 pm (Est)

You must register in advance:
Zoom Link

This meeting will be moderated by Takoma Park Sustainability Manager Gina Mathias and Takoma Park Mobilization Environment Committee.

 

Share your ideas about how Takoma Park and Montgomery County can work together to implement the Montgomery County Climate Action Plan and Takoma Park’s Climate Emergency Response Framework.

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

If you have questions or need assistance please email: GinaM@takomaparkmd.gov