Annapolis
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Local offices in Annapolis
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · City office
Office of Community Services
160 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Food and housing helpAsk about food assistance, rental assistance, and help finding shelter.Apply online
- Rental and utility assistanceAsk about rental and utility assistance; the city says to apply for both at the same time.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on annapolis.gov
State office
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services, Annapolis Office
80 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Benefits assistanceVisit or call the office for help with state and county social services and benefits.Apply online
- Child supportGet help with child support services at the Annapolis office.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of the City of Annapolis
1217 Madison Street, Annapolis, MD 21403
Help here
- Public housing and rental vouchersCheck which affordable housing and rental voucher wait lists are open and how to apply.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hacamd.org
Utilities · City office
Department of Public Works
145 Gorman Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Report a city service problemReport problems with city services or property, such as trash pickup, potholes, and traffic signals.Apply onlineRead more
- Water, sewer, and stormwater serviceContact the city about water distribution, sewer collection, stormwater, and water meters.Read more
- Pay a city utility billGet help with city water and sewer billing and payment.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on annapolis.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Maryland
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Annapolis Branch
160 Harry S Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Driver licensing and ID cardsApply for or renew a driver's license or state identification card at this branch.Apply online
- Vehicle registration and titlingGet vehicle registration and titling services at this branch.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Busch Annapolis Library
1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch for public library services and programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacpl.net
Parks and recreation · City office
Recreation and Parks Department
Pip Moyer Recreation Center, 273 Hilltop Lane, Annapolis, MD 21403
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesFind city recreation programs, facility memberships, and rentals.Apply online
- Parks and trailsFind city parks and trails or report a parks maintenance concern.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on annapolis.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Annapolis first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
19 miles from the center of Annapolis3501 7th Street, Baltimore, MD 21225
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 1 PM
- Tue11 AM to 1 PM
- Wed11 AM to 1 PM
- Thu11 AM to 1 PM
Who can come: Everyone
Listed on corbaltimore.squarespace.com, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Pratt Free Market
Enoch Pratt Free Library
22 miles from the center of Annapolis3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
Hours
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM. No regular distribution on Pantry on the Go dates or library closures
Who can come: People in the community who need food
What to bring: A free ticket is required for admission to regular Friday distribution
Listed on prattlibrary.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
22 miles from the center of Annapolis400 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Tue9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
Listed on vincentbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Lunch
Paul's Place
22 miles from the center of Annapolis1118 Ward Street, Baltimore, MD 21230
Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Tue11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Wed11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12:30 PM
Who can come: All
Listed on paulsplaceoutreach.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Popup Market
UEmpower of Maryland
23 miles from the center of Annapolis424 S. Pulaski Street, Baltimore, MD 21223
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The doors open at 9am. Tuesdays 10:00 Popup Market; Thursdays 10:00 Popup Market w/ Cooking Demos; Saturdays 9:00 Popup Market.
Who can come: Food-insecure and vulnerable people of Southwest Baltimore
Listed on uempowerofmd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
23 miles from the center of Annapolis725 Fallsway, Baltimore, MD 21202
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The daily meal is served every day (beginning at 10:30 a.m.). Breakfast is served every weekday to the elderly and those with special needs.
Who can come: Men and women in need across the greater Baltimore area. Lunch is open to anyone in need. Breakfast is for adults 55 and older and veterans of any age.
Listed on cc-md.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Annapolis
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Maryland Legal Aid
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Inc.
251 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21404
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Anne Arundel County
Annapolis is in Anne Arundel County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
80 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesContact the department for help with benefits and services for families and vulnerable adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Anne Arundel County WIC Program
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401; 791 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 5408 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahealth.org
Child support · State office
Anne Arundel County Child Support Administration
44 Calvert Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support questions, customer service, and in-person payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
7485 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersApply for available public housing or housing choice voucher waitlists and get help at the Housing Resource Center.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcaac.com
Public health · County office
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health services, including immunizations, dental care, and health coverage help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
Help here
- Behavioral health connectionsContact the agency to connect with mental health and substance use services and supports.
- Community WarmlineCall the 24-hour warmline for supportive help during a mental health or substance use crisis.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacounty.org
Maryland programs by kind of help
These are run by Maryland and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- 211 Maryland
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
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