Food Resources for Local Residents
St. Mary’s County organizations are alerting residents that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits may not be distributed November 1, 2025, due to the federal government shutdown. The potential interruption could impact more than 11,000 county residents who rely on SNAP benefits for access to food and groceries.
SMECO, CoBank Award Funds to Nonprofits
Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative recently received a $12,000 contribution from CoBank through its matching funds program to benefit local organizations serving the community.
Cooling Centers Through July 30 in St. Mary’s
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from through Wednesday, July 30, 2025.
Public Cooling Centers Available July 25 in St. Mary’s
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public on Friday, July 25, 2025.
Check Out These Back-to-School Events
Back to School season is here. Whether you’re in need of supplies and local resources or have the ability to donate extra — check out this list of events.
Rotary Donates $10,000 to St. Mary’s Caring
The St. Mary’s Caring soup kitchen has received a $10,000 grant to support the purchase of equipment for the organization’s new building in Great Mills.
Community Assistance Available
Local community assistance is available from many agencies in St. Mary’s County. The St. Mary’s County Homelessness Prevention Board recently compiled a list of helpful information.
Commission to Honor Voorhaar, Millen
Donna Marie Voorhaar is this year’s Ruth Bader Ginsberg Lifetime Achievement Award winner, the St. Mary’s County Commission for Women announced. Kristine Millen and volunteers at St. Mary’s Caring will receive the Hometown Shero Award.
Donations Sought for Soup Kitchen
St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen in Lexington Park is seeking donations. Among the items needed are nonperishable goods and fresh fruit for bagged lunches and food boxes for families.
Pax Partnership Seeks Donations for St. Mary’s Caring
The Patuxent Partnership is collecting donations (food items and monetary donations) for the St. Mary’s Caring Soup Kitchen.
