Free community care kits for Hanover residents at local libraries

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Hanover County residents can pick up free community care kits now!

The kits will include coronavirus safety items in an effort to keep residents safe.

The community care kits can be picked up at the following libraries across the County:

• Ashland Branch Library, 201 S Railroad Ave
• Atlee Branch Library, 9212 Rutlandshire Dr
• Hanover Branch Library, 7527 Library Dr
• Mechanicsville Branch Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Pl
• Montpelier Branch Library, 17205 Sycamore Tavern Ln
• Rockville Branch Library, 16600 Pouncey Tract Rd

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