In light of the challenges posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, United Community reiterates our commitment to help our neighbors in need — especially now, when they may need it most. We are determined to serve our community — however we can, for as long as we can!
We are teaming up with Fairfax County to provide our clients and community members with every resource they need to overcome the challenges of this outbreak. Please see the list below for a comprehensive list of resources available in our community. We will continue to update this list as more information becomes available.
United Community’s Food Pantry at 7511 Fordson Rd is partnering with Fairfax County and the Capital Area Food Bank to provide emergency food supplies for families in need who live in zip codes 22306, 22307, 22308, 22309, and East of Telegraph 22303 and 22310. We ask that all clients seeking food assistance bring a valid photo ID or proof of address with them.
Our Food Pantry’s Hours are:
Monday 9-11:45am
Tuesday 1-5pm
Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 1-5pm
Friday 9-11:45am
We ask that clients be in line at least 15 minutes before the Food Pantry Closes to be served.
Due to recent federal policy changes, families seeking food assistance must be added to our Link2Feed Database to continue receiving assistance. Our case workers will meet with families to help them through the intake process. This may impact wait times at our food pantry. We appreciate your patience. Please refer to this form for more information about the intake process (click here for the Spanish version).
Fairfax County Public Schools is distributing grab-and-go meals for K-12 Students at 38 locations throughout the County, including Mt. Vernon Woods ES, Hollin Meadows ES, Audubon Apartments, Gum Springs Community Center, Hybla Valley ES and in front of the Sacramento Neighborhood Community Center.
Meals are free for K-12 Students and just $2 for adults. Breakfast and Lunch (both meals can be picked up at the same time) are available to be picked up from 9:00am to 1:00pm, Monday through Friday. Click here for a full list of times and locations
In addition, School Buses are delivering grab & go meals Monday through Friday to students who live in the Fort Hunt ES, Riverside ES, Washington Mill ES, Woodlawn ES, Woodley Hills ES, Whitman MS, Sandburg MS, Mt. Vernon HS and West Potomac HS areas. Meals are free for K-12 Students and just $2 for adults. Click here to see the bus stop locations and times.
Food distribution will continue during the Summer
Chef Jose Andres and World Central Kitchen will be distributing meals to families in need for the next three Wednesdays and Thursdays at 3:30pm, beginning on April 16th.
Families in need should come to Rising Hope at 8220 Russell Road in Alexandria to pick up meals. Depending on the status of the pandemic, additional weeks may be added.
Local Nonprofit Veterans Fishing Adventure is providing free catfish dinners for anyone in need, Sundays from 12-5pm at the Greater Morning Star Apostolic Church at 7929 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306.
In the interest of public health and safety, we strongly encourage those in need to seek out resources closest to them. Fairfax County has created this Food Resources Map with a complete list of meal distribution sites and food pantries near you.Â
Click here for a version in Spanish
You can also text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877 to learn more about food resources closest to you
Do you feel stressed about being a parent during COVID-19? The Fairfax County Department of Family Services is hosting Virtual Parent Cafes every Monday from 7:45 – 9:15pm. The “Parenting Education Program” will discuss self-care, how to establish discipline and family rules and how to create a healthy routine for your child.
Interested parents can email buildingstrongerfamilies
You can also call the parental support line (703-324-7720) Monday through Friday from 8am – 4:30pm to receive one-on-one support or ask any parenting questions you may have.
For those experiencing financial hardship due to COVID-19, Britepaths’ Financial Empowerment Center is offering free financial virtual financial counseling services via video and phone conferencing.Â
Legal Services of Northern Virginia are offering free legal counsel to families impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Services include unemployment claims, evictions and foreclosures, tax questions and public benefits.
Appointments are offered via phone Monday – Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm & 1:30 – 3:30pm and online.Â
We recognize that quarantine poses many challenges; most especially for those who live in environments where domestic and sexual violence are common. If you or your child feel unsafe at home, call the Fairfax County 24-hour Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Hotline — 703-360-7273
You can also chat with a representative online at www.thehotline.org.
If you’re specifically concerned about your child’s safety, your can call Fairfax County Child Protective Services 24/7 to receive advice or to make a report — 703-324-7400
Fairfax County has reached out to area utility companies to assure that they are working to protect those at risk of utility disconnection. We have received confirmations from:
Verizon, Comcast, and Cox, have pledged to keep customers connected for the next 60 days and not terminate services to any residential customer or small business that are unable to pay their bills.
Read more.
Dominion Energy suspended disconnections.
Read more.
Washington Gas will be waiving late fees and suspending disconnections.
Read more.
On September 2, the CDC issued a national eviction moratorium, suspending evictions for families who can’t pay their rent through December 31 (or until the State and Local Governments pass more protective measures). Tenants must meet certain requirements including an annual income under $99,000 and proof that they are unable to pay rent due to income loss or extraordinary medical expenses. Tenants will also need to present this signed form to their landlord. Click here for more information.​
The moratorium on evictions does not prohibit landlords from sending threatening letters to tenants who haven’t paid full rent. If you receive such a letter, do not move — click here to learn your rights as a tenant (Click here for Spanish). You can also contact Legal Services Northern Virginia or the Virginia Poverty Law Center Eviction Helpline — 833-NOEVICT (833-663-8428) in English and Spanish.​
Property Owners and Property Managers are asked to refer to this letter from the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.
Individuals in need of rental assistance are encouraged to contact Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning at 703-222-0880. This line is multilingual and does not inquire about immigration status
The new school year has begun for students in Fairfax County Public Schools. All students are expected to attend school virtually
If your child has not been attending school because you do not have a laptop or internet access, please contact your school. If there are other reasons your child is not able to attend, please call your school. Schools want to help your and your child.
In Virginia, public school students ages 5-18 are required to attend school regularly, whether the attend virtually by logging onto a computer or in-person instruction. Teachers are taking attendance every day. If a parent calls and indicates their child will not be able to attend for a certain class period, the student is excused for the class period.
If you need help, please contact your school. For more information visit https://www.fcps.edu/attendance.
Children who utilized Fairfax County Public School’s Free & Reduced meal program can receive food benefits through a program called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT.
To be eligible for P-EBT, the household must include a student who was participating in the free or reduced meal program anytime between March 16, 2020 through June 12, 2020
Immigration status, household income, age of the child, or grade level have no bearing on eligibility — the only requirement is that you must have a child enrolled in the free or reduced meal program.
Comcast/Xfinity is opening free Wi-Fi Network hotspots at businesses and outdoor locations, and is offering free unlimited data and no disconnect or late fees for customers. Low-income and new customers in Comcast’s service area are eligible for a 60-day complimentary Internet Essentials Package.
Cox is offering their Connect2Compete program, free through July 15 and just $9.95/month after. They also offer discounted, refurbished equipment through their PC’s for People Program.
Verizon has waived all service terminations, late fees and overage charges for customers. They also offer affordable options for low-income households and an additional 15 GB of high-speed data to existing customers, as well as no data caps for Fios and DSL broadband customers.
Fairfax County Public Schools created an interactive map and list of community internet access sites in our Fairfax Neighborhoods and the surrounding area. Click here for the complete list
FCPS also has a list of technology resources for students and families that do not have access to technology.Â
​Behavioral Health, Substance Use Disorders and Developmental Disability – The Community Service Board’s (CSB) 24/7 services, such as emergency services, Mobile Crisis Unit, residential services and other community-based services, continue to be available. Some other services can be accessed on-site, as well, at certain locations, including individual therapy, case management/support coordination, group therapy, psychiatric services, nursing services, pharmacy services, emergency services, homeless drop-in service, detoxification services, residential treatment and crisis stabilization.
Call the CSB site prior to going for any reason, other than emergency services. CSB’s assistance from a distance flyer includes phone numbers and hours of operation for all sites. For additional questions, call the Entry and Referral line at 703-383-8500, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The Virginia Department of Health has launched a new online risk-assessment tool for Virginians to check for COVID-19 symptoms and connect with health care resources and nearby testing sites.Â
Starting Wednesday, March 25, Inova Urgent Care locations at Dulles South, North Arlington, and Tysons will staff Respiratory Illness Clinics to evaluate all patients with respiratory illness symptoms. The three clinics will also be able to collect COVID-19 vehicle-side samples that have been requested by their physician.
Upon arrival at the clinic, a clinician will greet the patient at their vehicle to escort the patient into the respiratory clinic for evaluation or to collect samples for testing. Patients who are tested can expect results within 4-7 days.
Before visiting any Inova Respiratory Illness Clinic, contact your regular primary care physician for evaluation to determine if testing is necessary. For assistance with recommendations, to arrange for a physician appointment, or if you do not have a primary care physician, call 1-855-IMG-DOCS.
Clinic will be open seven days a week from 8am to 8pm (unless otherwise indicated) and are located at:
Neighborhood Health is offering COVID-19 testing for patients once they’ve completed a telehealth consultation with one of their medical providers. At this time they can only test patients that display COVID-19 symptoms. Patients should call 703-535-5568 to get a telehealth evaluation prior to testing. Neighborhood Health also provides discounts to reduce copays and deductibles for those who do not have health insurance or medicaid. Please call for more information.
The Neighborhood Health Clinic is located at ​6677 Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
COVID-19 Testing is now available at select CVS MinuteClinic locations.Â
Visit their website to find the testing location nearest you.
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Clean your hands often
Avoid close contact
Take steps to protect others
Stay home if you’re sick
Cover coughs and sneezes
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Wear a facemask if you are sick
Clean and disinfect
To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.
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COVID-19 Information for Non-English Speakers
Please call Fairfax County Coordinated Services Planning (CSP) to find basic needs assistance nearest you!
703.222.0880, Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Fairfax County has posted a list of health care providers that offer primary care, dental care, behavioral health and pharmacies. These clinics and centers serve people who have no insurance or have Medicaid.
If you have COVID-19 symptoms, please call ahead to these clinics before you go, so they can put proper infection control measures in place. Be sure to see the website as providers have various protocol in place for COVID-19, including telemedicine.Â
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