211 Maryland on 98Rock

211 Maryland president and CEO, Quinton Askew, talks with 98Rock about summer meal programs for children and other ways the nonprofit can support the community’s needs.

Get Connected. Get Help

“By calling us at 2-1-1 we can help them identify where these programs are through the summer food program,” Askew said.

You can reach 2-1-1 any time of day by dialing 2-1-1 to get connected with essential resources.

[Editor’s Note: In this interview, there is a discussion about urgent mental health needs. If you need to talk, call or text 988. This is the new Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in Maryland.]

Posted in

More from Our Newsoom

Preparedness in your pocket podcast in a pocket

How Does MdReady Prepare Maryland? Listen To This Podcast

December 10, 2024

211 Maryland and the Maryland Department of Emergency Management talked with Kendal Lee on the…

Read More >
Baltimore Maryland skyline

MIN Launches Enhanced Features for Maryland’s Emergency Preparedness Text Alert System

November 14, 2024

MdReady subscribers can now opt into personalized communications by selecting preferred location and language Baltimore…

Read More >
What's the 211, Hon Hero image

Episode 22: How the Mid Shore is Improving Health and Health Equity

April 12, 2024

On this podcast, learn how the Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is improving health and health equity with initiatives to connect residents to healthcare jobs, esesntial services like 211, and diabetes prevention programs.

Read More >