Food assistance
18 listedA Can Can Make A Difference - Food Distribution Center
1607 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Parkville, MD 21234, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
AGAPE CHRISTIAN CHURCH FOOD PANTRY
100 E Timonium Rd, Timonium, MD 21093, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: 6:00 – 7:00 PM · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Sunday: 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
CCC Pantry
8032 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
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Food Bank
3701 Commerce Dr, Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
FoodWorks | Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd Suite B, Baltimore, MD 21227, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
ISKCON Emergency Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
200 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 1:00 – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
J & C Unity - Food Distribution Center
7006 Graces Quarters Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Jesus House Baltimore - Food Distribution Center
7710 Windsor Mill Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Liberty Food Pantry - Food Distribution Center
3301 Milford Mill Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Loaves & Fishes at Mount Olive - Food Distribution Center
5115 Old Court Rd, Randallstown, MD 21133, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry
155 Orville Rd, Essex, MD 21221, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 12:00 – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Food bank serving Baltimore County, Maryland. They distribute food through local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs in the Baltimore County area. Visit their website or call to find the food assistance nearest you.
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food.
Maryland Food Bank | Volunteer Center
4710D Trident Ct, Halethorpe, MD 21227, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
725 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Open to families and individuals in need of food. Call ahead to ask what to bring.
Our Lady of Victory - Food Pantry
4414 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 9:00 – 10:00 AM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Saint Ursula - Food Distribution Center
8801 Harford Rd, Parkville, MD 21234, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 2:00 – 4:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Union Bethel AME Church - Food Distribution Center
8615 Church Ln, Randallstown, MD 21133, USA
Who it is for: Most community pantries and supply banks are open to any family in need in their service area; some ask for an ID or a referral. Call ahead to confirm hours and what to bring.
Diapers & baby supplies
1 listedDiapers 2 Deposits | Financial Literacy
1 W Overlea Ave #1, Baltimore, MD 21206, USA
Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Thursday: 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Maternal & infant health
7 listedBaltimore County WIC
7702 Dunmanway, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Baltimore Healthy Start
610 N Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Essex WIC Center
201-108 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD 21221, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
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Lansdowne WIC
3902 Annapolis Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Reisterstown WIC Clinic
104 Business Center Dr, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 10:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
WIC Baltimore
9100 Franklin Square Dr, Rosedale, MD 21237, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
WIC CENTER WOODLAWN
6901 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21207, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Healthcare & clinics
3 listedBaltimore County Department of Health
6401 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Towson Health Center
1046 Taylor Ave, Towson, MD 21286, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Woodlawn Health Center
6901 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21207, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 in families with limited income. Many working families qualify, and families on Medicaid or SNAP automatically meet the income rule. Call to confirm and set up an appointment.
Childcare & early education
27 listedCatholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City
915 Sterrett St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Catholic Charities Head Start of Baltimore City
2612 Wilkens Ave, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Day Springs Head Start
621 N Eden St, Baltimore, MD 21205, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
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Dayspring Head Start
5010 Bowleys Ln, Baltimore, MD 21206, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Dayspring Head Start
1919 N Broadway, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Dayspring Head Start
1125 N Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Emily Harris Head Start Center
27 Main Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Excellent Start Learning Center
8401 Carlson Ln, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
Monday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Thursday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Friday: 6:30 AM – 6:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Head Start Center
614 Mt Holly St, Baltimore, MD 21229, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Head Start Fleming Child
641 Main St, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Kennedy Krieger Early Childhood Development and Education Center
7000 Tudsbury Rd, Windsor Mill, MD 21244, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Saturday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Maryland Family Network
1800 Washington Blvd Ste 445, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Childcare and early education programs
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Metro Delta Headstart
600 Cooks Ln, Baltimore, MD 21229, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Southeast Baltimore Early Head Start
1101 Valley St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St Vincent de Paul Head Start Arlington
3705 W Rogers Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St Vincent de Paul Head Start at Patterson Park
242 S Patterson Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21231, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St Vincent de Paul Head Start at Sacred Heart of Mary
6726 Youngstown Ave, Baltimore, MD 21222, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St. Veronica's Head Start-Bay
2920 Joseph Ave, Baltimore, MD 21225, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St. Vincent de Paul Head Start at Fatima
6400 E Pratt St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St. Vincent de Paul Head Start Pimlico
5001 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
St.Vincent de Paul Early Head Start in Park Heights
4330 Pimlico Rd D, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
The Y Head Start At Fayette
1116 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD 21202, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
The Y in Central Maryland Association
303 W Chesapeake Ave, Towson, MD 21204, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Childcare and early education
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Y Head Start
2030 Elgin Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
YMCA Head Start
799 Back River Neck Rd, Essex, MD 21221, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
YMCA Merritt Park Head Start
1782 Merritt Blvd, Dundalk, MD 21222, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
YMCA Riverview Head Start
3290 Kessler Rd, Lansdowne, MD 21227, USA
Who it is for: Head Start (ages 3 to 5) and Early Head Start (pregnancy through age 3) are free for children in families with limited income. Children in foster care, families experiencing homelessness, and families receiving TANF or SSI qualify regardless of income. Contact the program to apply.
Housing & shelter
4 listedBaltimore County Office of Housing
6401 York Rd #1, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
CHAI, Comprehensive Housing Assistance, Inc.
5809 Park Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Community Housing Associates
2918 Glenmore Ave, Baltimore, MD 21214, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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The Baltimore Station
140 W West St, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
Monday: Open 24 hours · Tuesday: Open 24 hours · Wednesday: Open 24 hours · Thursday: Open 24 hours · Friday: Open 24 hours · Saturday: Open 24 hours · Sunday: Open 24 hours
Transitional housing and addiction recovery program for veterans overcoming homelessness.
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Utilities & financial help
13 listedAssistance Center of Towson Churches (ACTC)
116 W Pennsylvania Ave, Towson, MD 21204, USA
Monday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Friday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
6401 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Catonsville Emergency Assistance
25 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
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Charm City Community Action
2400 Denison St, Baltimore, MD 21216, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Action Center
1500 N Spring St, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA
Monday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Community Assistance Network
7900 Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Community Assistance Network Inc
3525 Resource Dr, Randallstown, MD 21133, USA
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Eastern Interfaith Outreach
3 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River, MD 21220, USA
Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Friday: Closed · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Helping Hand
7901 Bradshaw Rd, Upper Falls, MD 21156, USA
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Maryland Energy Assistance
1731 E Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA
Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Northern Community Action
5225 York Rd #4, Baltimore, MD 21212, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Community action agencies serve residents with limited income in their service area. Utility and energy help (LIHEAP) is income-based. Call and ask what you qualify for; staff can often point you to other local programs too.
Samaritan Community
1407 Bolton St, Baltimore, MD 21217, USA
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
The Community Resource Center
1731 E Chase St, Baltimore, MD 21213, USA
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM · Saturday: Closed · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Help is usually income-based and varies by program. Call and ask what is available and what to bring.
Domestic violence & safety
1 listedCommunity Crisis Center Inc
725 Main St, Reisterstown, MD 21136, USA
Monday: 5:00 – 7:00 PM · Tuesday: Closed · Wednesday: Closed · Thursday: Closed · Friday: Closed · Saturday: 9:00 – 11:00 AM · Sunday: Closed
Who it is for: Call to ask what is available and who qualifies.
Other
1 listedUnited Way of Central Maryland
1800 Washington Blvd #340, Baltimore, MD 21230, USA
The local United Way. It funds community agencies rather than giving help directly, and can point you to the right one.
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Most families are eligible for programs they have never applied to. WIC reaches fewer than half the children who qualify, and one in five eligible workers never claims a tax credit worth thousands. Answer five things and see what is probably yours.
National helplines, open to every family
These work anywhere in the United States, most of them around the clock.
Feeding America Food Bank Finder
Find your local Feeding America food bank and nearby pantries anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
SNAP Food Assistance (USDA state directory)
Apply for SNAP (food stamps) to help buy groceries. Use the directory to find your state SNAP office and application.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
USDA National Hunger Hotline
Monday to Friday, 7am to 10pm ET
Free help finding food assistance anywhere in the country. Call to be connected with food pantries, meal sites, and benefit programs. Available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
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National Diaper Bank Network
Find a diaper bank near you anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Families in need of diapers
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support before, during, and after pregnancy. Call or text 24/7; interpreter services available.
Who it is for: Pregnant and postpartum people and their families
Postpartum Support International
Support and resources for parents experiencing perinatal mood and anxiety challenges. Call or text the helpline to be connected with local support.
Who it is for: New and expecting parents
WIC Nutrition Program (USDA)
Free healthy food, nutrition support, and breastfeeding help for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5. Find and apply at your local WIC clinic.
Who it is for: Income-eligible pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5
Find a Health Center (HRSA)
Find a community health center near you that provides care on a sliding fee scale, regardless of insurance or ability to pay.
Who it is for: Open to all; sliding-scale fees
Health Insurance Marketplace (HealthCare.gov)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Enroll in health coverage for your family, with financial help based on income. Call or apply online; the call center is open 24/7.
Who it is for: Open to all; subsidies based on income
Insure Kids Now (Medicaid and CHIP for children)
Free or low-cost health and dental coverage for children and teens through Medicaid and CHIP. Call to be connected with your state program and get help enrolling.
Who it is for: Children and teens in income-eligible families
Childcare.gov
Find child care options, financial assistance, and your state child care resources anywhere in the United States.
Who it is for: Open to all families
Head Start and Early Head Start
Free early education, child care, and family support for income-eligible families with children from birth to age 5. Use the locator to find a program near you.
Who it is for: Income-eligible families with children birth to age 5
211 (United Way)
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential help available 24/7 in every state. Dial 211 to connect with local resources for housing, food, utilities, healthcare, and more.
Who it is for: Open to everyone
HUD Housing Counseling
Free, HUD-approved counseling for renters and homeowners. Get help finding rental assistance, avoiding eviction or foreclosure, and locating affordable housing.
Who it is for: Open to renters and homeowners
National Runaway Safeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Help and resources for youth experiencing homelessness or thinking about running away, and for their families. Available 24/7 by call, text, or chat.
Who it is for: Youth and families
LIHEAP Energy Assistance (National Energy Assistance Referral)
Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm ET
Free help paying heating and cooling bills. Call to be connected with the energy assistance office that serves your area, or visit EnergyHelp.us to find it.
Who it is for: Income-eligible households
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis support available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or thinking about suicide. Call or text 988, or chat online. Help is available in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Anyone in crisis; free and confidential
Disaster Distress Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone in emotional distress related to a disaster. Call or text 24/7.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by a disaster
SAMHSA National Helpline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information for mental health and substance use, in English and Spanish.
Who it is for: Open to everyone; free and confidential
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
24/7 confidential support for children, teens, parents, and anyone worried about a child. Counselors answer questions, talk through difficult situations, and connect you with local resources. Call or text.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support 24/7 for anyone affected by domestic violence. Call, text START to 88788, or chat online to talk with an advocate, plan for safety, and find local help.
Who it is for: Anyone affected by domestic violence; free and confidential
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, confidential support for survivors of sexual assault, available 24/7. Call or chat online to reach a trained advocate.
Who it is for: Survivors of sexual assault; free and confidential
Find Legal Aid (Legal Services Corporation)
Search for the free civil legal aid office that serves your county. LSC funds nonprofit legal aid organizations in every state for issues like housing, custody, benefits, and debt.
LawHelp.org (free legal aid finder)
Find free legal aid and self-help resources in your state for housing, family, public benefits, safety, and more.
Who it is for: Income-eligible individuals and families
CareerOneStop (U.S. Department of Labor)
Free job search help, training and certification info, and resume guidance from the U.S. Department of Labor. Use the Local Help section to find your nearest American Job Center for free in-person employment services.
211 Transportation Help (United Way)
Free, confidential referrals to local transportation help such as rides to medical appointments, bus passes, and gas vouchers where available. If you have Medicaid, also ask your state Medicaid office about free rides to covered medical appointments.
Boys & Girls Clubs of America (club finder)
After-school and summer programs for ages 6 to 18, including sports leagues, STEM labs, and meals at many clubs. Use the finder to locate a club near you.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Free, age-appropriate books mailed each month to children from birth to age 5, at no cost to families. Available where a local program operates; use the finder to check your area and register your child online.
Who it is for: Any Missouri child under age 5, regardless of income
YMCA (Find Your Y)
Youth programs, child care, camps, and family activities at local YMCAs nationwide. Use the locator to find your nearest Y and see which youth programs it offers.
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