Maryland Food Supplement Program (SNAP food benefits)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Apply for or learn about Food Supplement Program, the state's food benefits program (SNAP), which helps pay for groceries.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
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8 resources in Maryland, plus programs open to everyone.
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Maryland Health Connection
- Health care
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
The state's health insurance marketplace. Enroll in Medicaid or a plan with financial help.
Who it's for: Maryland residents; costs depend on income.
Maryland Medicaid (Maryland Department of Health)
- Health care
- Free
- Online or statewide
The state Medicaid program, with free health coverage for eligible residents.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Maryland Benefits Portal (myMDTHINK)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Online portal to apply for and manage food, cash and medical assistance.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Maryland Department of Human Services
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
State agency that runs food assistance (SNAP), cash assistance and energy assistance.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
Help paying heating and electric bills for income-eligible households.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Local help and services
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development
- Housing
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
State housing agency with rental assistance, home-buying help and lower-cost home loans.
Maryland Legal Aid
- Legal help
- Free
Free civil legal help for low-income Marylanders on housing, benefits, family and consumer problems.
Who it's for: Income-eligible Maryland residents.
- Allegany/Garrett office, Suite 204 138 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502 Directions
- Anne Arundel office, Suite 204 2024 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401 Directions
- Baltimore City office 500 E Lexington St, Baltimore, MD 21202 Directions
- Baltimore County office, Suite 305 215 Washington Ave, Towson, MD 21204 Directions
- Cecil/Harford office 103 S Hickory Ave, Bel Air, MD 21014 Directions
- Howard County office 3451 Court House Dr, Ellicott City, MD 21043 Directions
- Lower Eastern Shore office 113 Broad St, Salisbury, MD 21801 Directions
- Midwestern Maryland office, Suite 11 22 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 Directions
- Montgomery County office, Suite 430 600 Jefferson Plz, Rockville, MD 20852 Directions
- Prince George's County office, Suite 200 8401 Corporate Dr, Landover, MD 20785 Directions
- Southern Maryland office, 3rd floor 15045 Burnt Store Rd, Hughesville, MD 20637 Directions
- Upper Eastern Shore office, Suite 101 106 N Washington St, Easton, MD 21601 Directions
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SNAP (Food Stamps)
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Monthly benefits for groceries. Applications are handled by your state; the USDA page links to each state's office.
Who it's for: Income and household-size rules apply.
Medicaid and CHIP
- Health care
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free or low-cost health coverage for people with limited income, and for children through CHIP. Apply through your state.
Who it's for: Income and household rules vary by state.
Benefits.gov Benefit Finder
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal questionnaire that shows which government benefits you may qualify for.
Who it's for: Anyone; answers are used only to match programs.
Free Tax Help (VITA)
- Benefits
- Free
- Online or statewide
IRS-certified volunteers prepare tax returns for free and help claim credits such as the EITC.
Who it's for: Generally households earning about $67,000 or less.
HUD Find Shelter and Housing Help
- Housing
- Free
- Online or statewide
Links to emergency shelter, housing counseling and rental assistance offices near you.
Lifeline Phone and Internet Discount
- Utilities
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Monthly discount on phone or internet service for qualifying households.
Who it's for: Income-based, or enrollment in SNAP, Medicaid and other programs.
LIHEAP Energy Assistance
- Utilities
- Free
- Online or statewide
Federal program that helps with heating and cooling bills. Apply through your state or local agency.
Who it's for: Income-based.