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Local offices in Washington Grove
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Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Washington Grove first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
40 West Assistance and Referral Center
40 West Assistance & Referral Center
28 miles from the center of Washington Grove4711 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on 40west.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Popup Market
UEmpower of Maryland
30 miles from the center of Washington Grove424 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
Hot Lunch
Paul's Place
31 miles from the center of Washington Grove1118 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 meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
32 miles from the center of Washington Grove3501 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 meals
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
32 miles from the center of Washington Grove725 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
32 miles from the center of Washington Grove101 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
Nonprofits that serve Washington Grove
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
Capital Area Food Bank
4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
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
Montgomery County Community Action Agency
1401 Rockville Pike, 3rd Floor, Rockville, MD 20852
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Montgomery County
Washington Grove is in Montgomery County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · Nonprofit
Montgomery County WIC, Community Clinic, Inc.
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov
Child support · State office
Montgomery County Child Support Administration
51 Monroe Street, Suite 811, Rockville, MD 20850
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and customer service.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
State office
Montgomery County Department of Social Services public service locations
8818 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Help here
- State benefit programsGet in-person help with applications for state food, medical, and cash assistance programs.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
10400 Detrick Avenue, Kensington, MD 20895
Help here
- Affordable housing assistanceFind information about affordable rental housing and homeownership programs.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hocmc.org
Jobs and training · State office
WorkSource Montgomery American Job Center, Wheaton
11510 Georgia Avenue, Suite 100, Wheaton, MD 20902
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, résumés, career planning, and referrals to training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dllr.state.md.us
Jobs and training · State office
Germantown American Job Center
12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874
Help here
- Job search and training helpGet help with job searches, résumés, career planning, and referrals to training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dllr.state.md.us
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