Maryland Reentry Financial Help

Financial help
Written By Abe Lomri
✅ Verified state & nonprofit agencies 🛠️ Eligible — confirm availability

Maryland Financial Help, Food, Utilities & Basic Needs Resources

This directory includes trusted financial-assistance providers across Maryland offering rental help, utility support, food banks, reentry financial aid, and emergency assistance. Programs may require verification with your supervising officer or local DSS office.

Baltimore Region

Counties: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Harford County

✅ Verified Financial & Basic Needs Support

Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (CAP)
Rental assistance, eviction prevention, emergency aid.
Baltimore City
Baltimore County CAP Centers
Utilities support, food assistance, emergency financial aid.
Baltimore County
Harford Community Action Agency
Energy assistance, food bank, rental support.
Harford County

🛠️ Eligible May Require Eligibility Screening

Salvation Army — Baltimore Area Command
Food bank, utility help, rental emergency funds (limited).
Baltimore City
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
Food resources, rental assistance, reentry-friendly programs.
Baltimore Region

Washington DC Suburbs

Counties: Montgomery, Prince George’s

✅ Verified Financial & Basic Needs Assistance

Montgomery County Crisis & Financial Assistance Office
Emergency rental support, utility assistance, food aid.
Montgomery County
Prince George’s County CAP Program
Food pantry, eviction prevention, utilities support.
Prince George’s County
Maryland Food Bank — DC Suburbs Region
Food distribution centers, emergency food assistance.
Montgomery / Prince George’s

🛠️ Eligible Availability Varies

Bethesda Help
Food deliveries, limited financial emergency support.
Bethesda
Community Ministries of Prince George’s
Church network offering rental help & food support.
Prince George’s County

Central Maryland

Counties: Howard, Anne Arundel, Carroll

✅ Verified Essential Financial & Assistance Programs

Howard County Community Action Council
Energy assistance, eviction prevention, food bank.
Howard County
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency
Utility assistance, food resources, emergency grants.
Anne Arundel
Human Services Programs of Carroll County
Rent support, food pantry, utility crisis help.
Carroll County

🛠️ Eligible Screening Required

Salvation Army — Annapolis Service Center
Utilities, rental support, food boxes (availability varies).
Annapolis
United Way of Central Maryland
Housing stabilization, 2-1-1 referrals, emergency grants.
Central Maryland

Eastern Shore

Counties: Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester, Caroline, Talbot

✅ Verified Local & Regional Assistance Programs

Wicomico County Local Management Board
Rent support, utilities assistance, food services.
Wicomico County
Worcester County LMB
Food, utilities help, crisis intervention funds.
Worcester County
Delmarva Community Services
Financial aid, food support, utilities assistance.
Dorchester County

🛠️ Eligible Additional Support Resources

Local Church Assistance Networks
Food, limited rental funds, referrals (varies by area).
Eastern Shore
Talbot Interfaith Shelter
Homeless assistance, food, transitional support.
Talbot County

Statewide Programs

Available across Maryland

✅ Verified Maryland Statewide Support

Maryland Energy Assistance Program (MEAP)
Utility assistance statewide; court-accepted proof of payment.
Statewide
Maryland Food Bank
Network of food partners across all counties.
Statewide

🛠️ Eligible Availability Varies

2-1-1 Maryland
Financial assistance referrals, housing help, crisis line.
Statewide

Important: Financial help programs may have strict eligibility rules or limited funding. Always verify availability before applying.

OACRA provides public information only and does not guarantee program approval or funding.

Abe Lomri
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