Maryland WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Nutrition support, healthy foods and breastfeeding help for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under 5.
Who it's for: Income limits apply.
Maryland
9 resources in Maryland, plus programs open to everyone.
In Maryland
Start here: benefits and programs
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.
Local help and services
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
Libraries, parks and things to do
Enoch Pratt Free Library
- Education
- Free
Free books, computers, programs and public tours at Baltimore's central library and its neighborhood branches.
Who it's for: Free library card for Maryland residents; many programs are open to all.
- Central Library 400 Cathedral St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Directions
Baltimore Museum of Art
- Things to do
- Free
Free general admission to a large art museum with sculpture gardens. Reserve a free ticket before visiting the galleries.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- 10 Art Museum Dr, Baltimore, MD 21218 Directions
Glen Echo Park
- Things to do
- Free
Free arts park with picnic areas and a playground, plus classes and performances (some of which cost money).
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- 7300 MacArthur Blvd, Glen Echo, MD 20812 Directions
Maryland State Parks
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
State parks and forests with trails, beaches and picnic areas. Some parks charge a day-use fee, so check before you go.
Who it's for: Open to everyone; fees vary by park.
Monocacy National Battlefield
- Things to do
- Free
Free Civil War battlefield park with walking trails and a visitor center. No entrance pass needed.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- Visitor center 4632 Araby Church Rd, Frederick, MD 21704 Directions
The Walters Art Museum
- Things to do
- Free
Free admission to an art museum covering ancient to modern art, in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Who it's for: Open to everyone.
- 600 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21201 Directions
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
WIC
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Food, nutrition counseling and health referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children under five.
Who it's for: Income-based; apply through your state or local WIC agency.
Local help and services
National Diaper Bank Network
- Family
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find a local diaper bank for free diapers and baby supplies.
Head Start
- Education
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free early learning and family services for children from birth to age five in low-income families.
Who it's for: Income-based.
Libraries, parks and things to do
Every Kid Outdoors
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
A free pass for fourth graders and their families to visit national parks, lands and waters for a year.
Who it's for: Fourth graders and their families.
Museums for All
- Things to do
- Low cost
- Online or statewide
Free or reduced admission to participating museums across the country for people receiving SNAP benefits. Bring your EBT card and a photo ID.
Who it's for: People receiving SNAP benefits.
National Park Service Entrance Passes and Free Days
- Things to do
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free entrance days at national parks, plus discounted or free passes for eligible groups.
Who it's for: Open to everyone on free days; passes have their own rules.