Greenbelt CARES

02/20/2026

The GAIL program, in partnership with the Lions Club, is providing free vision and hearing screenings for parents and children in elementary and middle school.

This initiative is designed to encourage children to put down the tech and dive into a fun book with family. The event helps ensure that children and parents can see clearly, read confidently, and build a strong foundation for learning.

Questions? Call or Email Cesar Herrera, Community Health Case Worker 240-241-0037 or cherrera@greenbeltmd.gov

El programa de GAIL, en colaboración con Lions Club, esta ofreciendo exámenes gratis de vista y audición para los padres y hijos de primaria a secundaria.

Esta iniciativa está diseñada para animar a los niños a dejar de usar la tecnología y para sumergirse en un libro divertido con la familia. Este evento va a asegurar que los padres y niños puedan ver claramente, leer con confianza, y construir una base fuerte para el aprendizaje.

¿Preguntas? Cesar Herrera, Trabajador de Salud Comunitaria 240-241-0037 o cherrera@greenbeltmd.gov

02/19/2026

No plans yet for Friday, February 27? Love s'mores? Love dogs? What better plans than making some s'mores with the Greenbelt Police Department's one and only, Ollie! Bring your lawn chairs and sweet tooth! Perfect for the family!

02/19/2026

Our volunteers enjoy lunch after the packing food for the distribution!

We are so grateful to all of our volunteers who make this day possible. Your time, energy, and compassion are a vital part of the work we do to ensure residents in need do not go hungry!

Looking to get more involved in the community?
Interested in flexible, no-pressure volunteer opportunities?
Want to connect with fellow Greenbelters who share your passion for helping others?

Reach out to Flora Li, Volunteer Coordinator, for more information about how you can volunteer for the Food Distribution next month and beyond, fli@greenbeltmd.gov or 301-412-2480.

02/19/2026

Apples, cereal, milk, peanut butter, applesauce, spaghetti, elbow macaroni, tuna and peas!

Don't forget to pick-up your food today at the distribution located at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770. This is an outdoor event - walk-ups and drive-thru available. While supplies last. Please bring your CAFB card and your own bags to carry items.

Thank you!

02/05/2026

Greenbelt CARES had a special visitor yesterday! Thank you MPO Alvarez and Rachel Tobin, LMSW, Crisis Intervention team for letting the CARES staff meet Ollie. We had a blast!

01/30/2026

Please don’t hesitate to come by our food distribution!
Everyone deserves access to food.

01/21/2026

In honor of Read Across America, the Greenbelt Assistance in Living (GAIL) program is collecting new and gently used books for children ages newborn to elementary school-aged throughout the month of March. Deadline March 25, 2026.

Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/1NTVLD6DFUXBR?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_6SQVAB804V2ZCF48DW6P

01/20/2026

Are you a caregiver and need some help figuring out some challenges you're facing with your loved one or friend? When a loved one struggles, one response is to step in and do it for them, but we know that independence is the key to preserving dignity. This talk offers caregivers practical ways to provide support through all stages of dementia. Learn how to provide “just right” support in daily tasks and communication, reducing frustration and improving quality of life for the whole family. Sign-up via link: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2325017844091994457

01/07/2026

Please don’t hesitate to come by our food distribution!

Everyone deserves access to food.

12/16/2025

Additional Food Distribution for Greenbelt Residents Only! You must register. No same-day registrations accepted! Solo para los residentes de Greenbelt. Se requiere registro para la próxima distribución adicional de alimentos.

Link to register/seleccione el link para registro: https://forms.gle/QNN2BMn8G7yrH9yA7

12/11/2025

We have ~100 spots left for Thursday, December 18th at the Greenbelt Community Center, 15 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770 (Outdoors), 1pm. You must be registered to receive a box! ***Do not wait until the last minute! *** Note: If you call and do not speak to someone that does not mean you are registered. You may leave a message with: First and Last Name, Address, and Telephone Number and someone will call you back to confirm your application. Thank you for your patience!

Tenemos aproximadamente 100 cupos disponibles para el jueves 18 de diciembre en el Centro Comunitario de Greenbelt, 15 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, MD 20770, 1pm. ¡Debe estar registrado para recibir una caja! ¡No espere hasta el último minuto!

Nota: Si usted llama y no habla con alguien, eso no significa que esté registrado. Puede dejar un mensaje con: nombre y apellido, dirección y número de teléfono, y alguien le devolverá la llamada para confirmar su solicitud.

¡Gracias por su paciencia!

11/25/2025