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Local offices in Anne Arundel County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services
80 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Public benefits and family servicesContact the department for help with benefits and services for families and vulnerable adults.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Anne Arundel County WIC Program
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401; 791 Aquahart Road, Glen Burnie, MD 21061; 5408 Southern Maryland Blvd, Lothian, MD 20711
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportWIC offers nutrition education, healthy food, and breastfeeding support to eligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahealth.org
Child support · State office
Anne Arundel County Child Support Administration
44 Calvert Street, 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support questions, customer service, and in-person payments.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Housing Commission of Anne Arundel County
7485 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Help here
- Affordable housing and vouchersApply for available public housing or housing choice voucher waitlists and get help at the Housing Resource Center.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcaac.com
Local office · Nonprofit
211 Maryland
Help here
- Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
Public health · County office
Anne Arundel County Department of Health
3 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health services, including immunizations, dental care, and health coverage help.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aahealth.org
Mental health and recovery · County office
Anne Arundel County Mental Health Agency
Help here
- Behavioral health connectionsContact the agency to connect with mental health and substance use services and supports.
- Community WarmlineCall the 24-hour warmline for supportive help during a mental health or substance use crisis.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacounty.org
Courts and legal help · County office
Anne Arundel County Public Law Library
Suite 301, 8 Church Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Legal information and self-helpUse legal information resources and get help finding court forms and self-help services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on circuitcourt.org
Older adults · Regional office
Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities
2666 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Aging and disability assistanceGet information, referrals, and support for older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and caregivers.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacounty.org
Veterans · County office
Veterans Services Coordination Center
Help here
- Veterans services navigationCall for help finding county, state, and federal services for veterans and their families.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacounty.org
Emergency help · County office
Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management
7480 Baltimore Annapolis Boulevard, Suite 102, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recoveryGet county preparedness guidance and information about emergency response and recovery.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacounty.org
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Glen Burnie Branch
6601 Ritchie Highway, Glen Burnie, MD 21062
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesVisit the branch for available driver licensing, identification, and motor vehicle services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Anne Arundel County Public Library
5 Harry S. Truman Parkway, Annapolis, MD 21401
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system to access books, learning resources, computers, and community programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on aacpl.net
Anne Arundel County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Anne Arundel County, closest to the center of Annapolis first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
19 miles from the center of Annapolis3501 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 grocery market
Pratt Free Market
Enoch Pratt Free Library
22 miles from the center of Annapolis3601 Eastern Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224
Hours
- Fri2 PM to 5 PM. No regular distribution on Pantry on the Go dates or library closures
Who can come: People in the community who need food
What to bring: A free ticket is required for admission to regular Friday distribution
Listed on prattlibrary.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
22 miles from the center of Annapolis400 S. Bond Street, Baltimore, MD 21231
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Tue9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Wed9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Thu9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
- Fri9 AM to 10 AM. Breakfast; 11 AM to 1 PM. Lunch
Listed on vincentbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Lunch
Paul's Place
22 miles from the center of Annapolis1118 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 grocery market
Popup Market
UEmpower of Maryland
23 miles from the center of Annapolis424 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
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
23 miles from the center of Annapolis725 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
Nonprofits that serve Anne Arundel County
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
Maryland Food Bank
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road, Baltimore, MD 21227
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
Anne Arundel County Community Action Agency Inc.
251 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21404
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Anne Arundel County
American Job Centers are free. They help you look for work, write a resume, find training and apply for unemployment benefits. You can ask for an interpreter.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Anne Arundel Workforce at BWI
17 miles away
Business Solutions Center At BWI Airport, Lower level baggage claim, across from door #8, Bwi Airport, MD 21240
Hours: Tuesday and Thursdays 10am-2pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 29, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
Anne Arundel County Career Center
Also helps young people
19 miles away
613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Hours: M-F 8:00am - 4:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on March 31, 2026
Youth and reentry program
Anne Arundel County Career Center (AAWDC)
19 miles away
613 Global Way, Linthicum, MD 21090
Youth and reentry program
AAWDC Re-Entry Services
19 miles away
613 Global Way, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090
Unemployment benefits in Maryland
If you lost your job or your hours were cut, you may be able to get unemployment insurance. You apply with the state, and the state decides who qualifies.
Workforce board for this area
The workforce board plans the job and training programs here and funds the job centers. Go to a job center for help; call the board with questions about its programs.
Workforce board
Anne Arundel Workforce investment Board
8531 Veterans Hwy, Floor 2, Millersville, MD 21108
Workforce board
Maryland Governor's Workforce Development Board
100 South Charles Street, Tower I, 2nd Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201
Job center and program listings from CareerOneStop, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, and the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Checked on October 10, 2026.
Cities and towns in Anne Arundel County
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.
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