Baltimore City
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Local offices in Baltimore City
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Human services · State office
Baltimore City Department of Social Services
1910 N. Broadway Street, Baltimore, MD 21213
Help here
- Public assistanceGet help applying for or managing food, cash, and other public benefits.Apply online
- Emergency assistanceAsk about help with an eviction notice, utility shutoff, or other emergency bill.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · City office
Baltimore City Health Department WIC
621 N. Eden Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition helpWIC helps eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children get healthy food and nutrition support.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.baltimorecity.gov
Child support · State office
Baltimore City Child Support Administration
1100 E. 33rd Street, Suite 201 C, Baltimore, MD 21218
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and services for families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · City office
Housing Authority of Baltimore City
417 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersGet information about public housing, housing choice vouchers, and resident services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on habc.org
Public health · City office
Baltimore City Health Department
1001 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD
Help here
- Public health servicesFind city health programs, clinics, and health information.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.baltimorecity.gov
Courts and legal help · State office
Baltimore City District Court Help Center
500 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Help here
- Civil court self-helpGet free legal help with civil court matters such as landlord-tenant cases, debt claims, and peace orders.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mdcourts.gov
Older adults · City office
Baltimore City Commission on Aging and Retirement Education
1001 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD
Help here
- Aging and disability supportConnect with services and support for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.baltimorecity.gov
Veterans · State office
Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Service and Benefits Program, Baltimore Office
31 Hopkins Plaza, Room 3020, Baltimore, MD 21201
Help here
- Veterans benefits assistanceGet free help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on veterans.maryland.gov
Emergency help · City office
Baltimore City Office of Emergency Management
401 E. Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21202
Help here
- Emergency preparedness informationFind information to prepare for emergencies and sign up for local alerts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on emergency.baltimorecity.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Baltimore City American Job Centers
3001 E. Madison Street, Baltimore, MD 21205
Help here
- Job search and career helpGet help with job searches, résumés, career planning, and training referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.md.gov
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Baltimore City Branch
5425 Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a driver license or state identification card.
- Vehicle registrationHandle vehicle registration and title services at the branch.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · Regional office
Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
Help here
- Library system servicesResidents can use library collections, public computers, learning programs, job help, and other services at Pratt locations.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on prattlibrary.org
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Baltimore City, closest to the center of Baltimore first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
0.1 miles from the center of Baltimore725 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
Free meals
Clare's Kitchen
The Franciscan Center of Baltimore
1.1 miles from the center of Baltimore101 W. 23rd Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
The kitchen provides a nutritious meal Monday thru Friday and on Tuesday & Wednesday nights.
Who can come: People in need
Listed on fcbmore.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
The Donald Bentley Food Pantry
1.2 miles from the center of Baltimore624 Gutman Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Food-insecure Baltimoreans
What to bring: New clients are asked for their name, address, and household size. Bring your own bag.
Listed on dbfpbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
1.2 miles from the center of Baltimore400 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
Manna House
1.3 miles from the center of Baltimore435 East 25th Street, Baltimore, MD 21218
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
A nutritious breakfast seven days a week.
Who can come: Homeless and poor people in Baltimore City
Listed on mannahouseinc.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AHA's Pantry
Angels Helping Angels
1.6 miles from the center of Baltimore1401 North Milton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213
Hours
- Sat12 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)
Who can come: People with acute or chronic need in the greater Baltimore area
What to bring: Register to receive food
Listed on ahamd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Baltimore City
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
Baltimore City Community Action Partnership
1731 East Chase St., Baltimore, MD 21213
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Cities and towns in Baltimore City
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.
Call 988Text 988