Maryland 211
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line and search for local help with food, housing, utilities and more.
Who it's for: Anyone.
Maryland
6 resources in Maryland, plus programs open to everyone.
In Maryland
Start here: benefits and programs
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.
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 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.
Local help and services
Maryland Food Bank
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Statewide food bank supplying pantries and meal programs. Use the site to find food near you.
Available everywhere
Start here: benefits and programs
211 Helpline
- General help
- Free
- Online or statewide
Free, confidential referral line connecting you to local help with food, housing, utilities and more. Dial 211 or search online.
Who it's for: Anyone.
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.
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
Feeding America Food Bank Locator
- Food
- Free
- Online or statewide
Find the food bank that serves your ZIP code.