Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Food Resources For Seniors

Use the chart below to see what retailers have prioritized shopping hours for seniors and vulnerable populations. 

Additional Food Resources

There are a range of services for DC residents who need food resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. We have created a map of these resources that will be updated each evening.

Please consider the following: 

• If you have food at home, please stay home. DC Health is prioritizing social distancing and self-quarantine to limit the spread and impact of the coronavirus. Those who have food and other resources at home should use those resources first and maintain social distancing.
• Consider home delivery. Currently, the District is providing home-delivered meals for seniors in need (see below). Many grocery stores and local farms also provide home delivery.
• Seek out food if necessary. See the range of resources on this map. Notably, meals for children under 18 years old are provided at DCPS sites and charter school sites. Meals for seniors are being delivered to seniors in their homes. 

 If you’re providing a service not covered below, please email [email protected] with:

• Name of business/organization
• Service being provided
• Hours/location
• Point of contact information

Grocery Stores

Grocery stores are reporting no disruptions in their supply chains. If you observe empty shelves at your local stores, this is due to increased demand, but the stores are still getting new shipments on regular schedules. Ask a store manager when a product will be available. We are monitoring the situation closely and supporting grocers and distributors to ensure continuity of service.

Farmers Markets

We encourage you to continue purchasing food at farmers markets located in the District of Columbia. Farmers markets are essential food sources for residents in all eight Wards, and continue to operate throughout the District. Vendors and their employees are taking precautions to limit the spread of infections like regularly washing their hands, cleaning facilities and vendor areas more frequently, and reducing close contact with each other. They are also taking steps to ensure customers have a safe shopping environment. These steps include providing hand sanitizer; frequently disinfecting surfaces; and suspending the offering of samples. Farmers markets are a great way to support local farmers in this period of economic uncertainty, and your support can help decrease the high demand currently placed on grocery store stocks.

Healthy Corners 

To ensure that nutritious food is available in all DC neighborhoods, DC Central Kitchen's Healthy Corners program is continuing operations and discounting fresh, whole fruits and vegetables up to 50%. You can find a full list of participating stores here. 

Eastern Market

The outdoor farmers market and indoor food merchants at Eastern Market remain open, so residents can access fresh, healthy foods. Please see hours of operation below:

Indoor merchants

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday-Friday: 7am-7pm
• Saturday: 7am-6pm
• Sunday: 9am-5pm

The following indoor merchants are providing takeout as an added amenity:

• Calomiris Fruits and Vegetables: 202-544-5442
• Canales Deli: 202-547-4471
• Canales Quality Meats: 202-547-0542
• Eastern Market Grocery: 202-544-2112
• Union Meat: 202-547-2626
• Market Lunch: 202-547-8444

Outdoor farmers market vendors

• Tuesday: 3pm-7pm
• Saturday: 9am-5pm
• Sunday: 9am-5pm

Nearby Resources

Do you live in a neighboring jurisdiction? Our partners have resources in Montgomery County and Prince George’s County.

For immediate release: March 26, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency, Metro will operate significantly reduced rail and bus service this weekend, maintaining a core network of 26 “lifeline” bus routes and providing twice-hourly rail service for our region’s essential travel needs. Essential travel includes medical providers and hospital staff, first responders, critical government functions, individuals involved in helping the community respond to COVID-19, grocery and pharmacy trips, among others.

• Please follow urgent guidance from state and local officials: Stay at home.

• Metro is intended for essential trips only. Do not take Metro to view cherry blossoms or other non-essential trips.

• If you are not feeling well, do not take public transportation. Call your healthcare provider before you leave your home and follow their guidance.

Metro has closed 19 of the system’s 91 rail stations until further notice. The closure list includes stations near the Tidal Basin to discourage anyone from using Metro to visit the cherry blossoms this year.

On Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, Metro will provide lifeline service between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 11 p.m. as follows:

Metrorail: Trains will operate on all lines, serving all open stations. Take note of 19 stations that are closed (no alternate transportation provided). Customers should expect wait times of up to 30 minutes between trains.

Metrobus: Service will operate on a limited schedule only on the 26 routes listed below. Routes that are not listed will not operate. Customers should expect wait times of up to 30 minutes between buses. The hours that buses operate will vary by route but will generally align with the start and end of service on a Sunday schedule. Please be aware that bus operators may bypass stops if necessary to maintain proper social distancing aboard the vehicle. Please use the rear door of the bus only.

• 54 – 14th Street Line

• S4 – 16th Street Line

• 70 – Georgia Avenue – 7th Street Line

• 83 – College Park Line

• 90 – U Street – Garfield Line

• C4 – Greenbelt – Twinbrook Line

• X2 – Benning Road – H Street Line

• 16C – Columbia Pike Line

• 28A – Leesburg Pike Line

• 29K – Alexandria – Fairfax Line

• 29N – Alexandria – Fairfax Line

• 30N – Friendship Heights – Southeast Line

• 30S – Friendship Heights – Southeast Line

• A6 – Anacostia – Congress Heights Line

• B2 – Bladensburg Road – Anacostia Line

• D12 - Oxon Hill-Suitland Line

• F4 - New Carrollton-Silver Spring Line

• H4 – Crosstown Line

• J2 – Bethesda – Silver Spring Line

• K6 – New Hampshire Avenue – Maryland Line

• P12 – Eastover – Addison Road Line

• REX – Richmond Highway Express

• V4 - Capitol Heights-Minnesota Avenue Line

• W4 – Deanwood – Alabama Avenue Line

• Y2 – Georgia Avenue – Maryland Line

• Z8 – Fairland

New shuttles available to all customers but using MetroAccess vans will connect three rail stations with hospitals from 8am through 11pm to match the rail schedule.

Sibley Hospital

Shuttle from: Friendship Heights Station

Transfer location: Bus Bay G, Stop #2001506

Georgetown University Hospital

Shuttle from: Dupont Metro (Q Street)

Transfer location: Bus Stop #1003746

Prince George’s Hospital

New Carrollton (South Side)

Bus Bay A, Stop #3003032

MetroAccess: Service will continue to operate during the same hours as rail and bus services. Metro continues to emphasize that customers must not use MetroAccess to travel to healthcare appointments if they are showing signs of illness for the safety of our employees and other passengers. If you are ill, call your healthcare provider and make transportation arrangements that do not involve public transportation. In addition, the MetroAccess Eligibility Center is closed until further notice.

Metro is operating at the highest response level of its Pandemic Response Plan (Phase 3), and the transit authority’s Pandemic Task Force is actively monitoring developments and acting when necessary to protect employees, customers, and the community. During Phase 3, the public is reminded emergency service changes may be necessary. While Metro will always make every effort to give its customers as much notice as possible, please understand emergency adjustments during Phase 3 may occur at any time, with little or no advance notice.

To stay informed:

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Metro’s COVID-19 Statistics

Current Service Alerts & Advisories

On Twitter: @wmata @metrorailinfo @metrobusinfo

DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants

Mayor Bowser and the Council of the District of Columbia are investing $25 million in the COVID-19 Recovery Effort and the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program, which will be housed in the Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development. 

Pursuant to the “COVID-19 Response Emergency Amendment Act of 2020” effective March 17, 2020 (D.C. Act 23-247), the DC Small Business Recovery Microgrants Program will offer grants to small, local businesses, independent contractors, self-employed individuals, and nonprofits to meet their short-term financial needs. The grant can cover employee wages and benefits (including fringe benefits associated with employment, such as health insurance), accounts payable, fixed costs, inventory, rent, and utilities.

**Application closes at 6:00pm on Tuesday, March 31st**

 Determine If Are You Eligible

Here's How to Apply

• Small Business, Independent Contractor, & Self-Employed | Apply Here 
• Non-profits | Apply Here

Have questions or need assistance? 

• For questions about the application or required documentation, please email [email protected]
• For technical assistance with the application system, please email [email protected]
• For all other general inquiries, please contact us through the COVID-19 Business Inquiry Form