Elkton Community Kitchen

A huge thank you to Voices of Hope for preparing and serving a delicious meal at the Elkton Community Kitchen yesterday! ❤️ We are so grateful for your heart to serve our community with kindness and compassion.

A special thank you as well to the Elkton Kiwanis Club for generously funding the meal. We couldn't do it without partners like you!

As we celebrate Independence Day, we wish everyone a safe, happy, and blessed Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 May your day be filled with family, friends, gratitude, and the freedoms we are so blessed to enjoy.

Cecil County Health Officer Issues Code Red Extreme

Heat Alert for July 1- July 3, 2026

With forecasted temperatures reaching the high 90s and heat index values around 110, Cecil County Health Officer, Dr. Karyl Rattay, has issued a Code Red Extreme Heat Alert for Wednesday, July 1 at 11:00 am, anticipated to last through 8:00 pm on Friday, July 3. Residents are advised to take precautionary measures to prevent heat-related illness during this period of extreme heat.

Prolonged exposure to heat increases the risk of heat-related illnesses, including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and potentially life-threatening heat strokes. To stay safe and cool during extreme heat, it is vital to take the following precautions:

Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough fluids is one of the most important things you can
do to prevent heat-related illness. Carry a bottle of water and drink before you feel thirsty. Refill throughout the day. Limit beverages high in sugars and sodium, caffeine, and alcohol. Check your urine color. When it's light yellow or clear, it usually means you are drinking enough water.

Stay Indoors: Avoid physical exertion and outdoor activities during the peak heat hours,
typically from mid-morning to late afternoon, when temperatures are at their highest.

Seek Shade or Air-Conditioning: If possible, spend time in shaded areas or air-conditioned spaces. If your home is not air-conditioned, seek relief in a designated Cooling Center or other public place.

Dress Appropriately: Wear lightweight, loose-fitting, and light-colored clothing.

Check on Vulnerable Individuals, Young Children, and Pets: Be sure to check on elderly
neighbors and those with pre-existing health conditions. Do not leave children or pets in cars for even short periods of time.

If you start to experience symptoms of heat exhaustion (heavy sweating, weakness, clammy skin, nausea, or vomiting), immediately move to a cooler place, drink water, and rest. Symptoms of heat stroke include a body temperature above 103 degrees, hot, red, dry skin, rapid pulse, and feeling faint. Heat stroke is a medical emergency. If someone exhibits signs of heat stroke or severe symptoms of heat exhaustion, call 911 right away.

If you would like more information and heat safety tips, please visit the CDC website.

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The mission of the Cecil County Health Department is to work together to promote, protect, and advance the health and wellness of the community.

A huge thank you to the Elkton Presbyterian Men's Bible Study Group for serving today's lunch at the Elkton Community Kitchen! ❤️

They blessed our guests with a delicious meal of fried chicken, baked beans, pasta salad, desserts, and plenty of kindness. Thanks to their generosity and hard work, over 90 meals were served today!

We are so grateful for community partners who continue to make a difference, one meal at a time. 🥰🍽️

🍽️ What a meal at the Elkton Community Kitchen today!

A huge thank you to the one and only Whip-Up King for preparing an incredible lunch for our guests. On the menu was delicious grilled chicken, creamy mac & cheese, seasoned cabbage, sweet potatoes, and so much more!

Not only was the food amazing, but it was served with kindness, generosity, and a heart to bless others. We are so grateful for those who use their time and talents to make a difference in our community.

Thank you for helping us fill more than just stomachs today... you filled hearts too. ❤️