Due to the severe weather forecast, the following agencies in The City of Frederick will be open for food and shelter
CONTACT: Susan Harding, Public Information Officer, 301-600-1385
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 29, 2012
City Shelters Open Monday, October 29th & Tuesday, October 30th
Frederick – Due to the severe weather forecast, the following agencies in The City of Frederick will be open for food and shelter.
• The Frederick Community Action Agency, 100 South Market Street will be open on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th and will offer "day shelter" on both days from 7:00 am to 6:30 pm. The FCAA Soup Kitchen will serve a free evening meal from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The Foodbank will be open and distribute food as needed. For more information, please call 301-600-1506.
• The Religious Coalition for Emergency Human Needs, 27 DeGrange Street, will open and operate as an overnight shelter on Monday, October 29th at 6:30 pm. For more information, please 301-631-2670.
• The Frederick Rescue Mission, 419 West South Street, will provide free breakfast and lunch meals on Monday, October 29th and Tuesday, October 30th and will operate a "day shelter" on both days from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. For more information, please call 301-695-6633.
The Frederick Police Department along with other City staff will be conducting street outreach throughout the day in order to check on people and inform them about available resources.
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