Betterton

Local offices in Betterton

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Town Office and Community Center

  100 Main Street, Betterton, MD 21610

  Help here

  • Town services and questionsVisit or call the town office for help with town services and local questions.
  • Water and sewer billsPay your water or sewer bill online or contact the town office for billing help.Apply online
  Call 410-348-5522DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on townofbetterton.com

Town of Betterton website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Betterton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free grocery market

  Pratt Free Market

  Enoch Pratt Free Library

  27 miles from the center of Betterton

  3601 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on prattlibrary.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  New Life Food Pantry

  28 miles from the center of Betterton

  2401 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 443-800-0213DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newlifepantry.co, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  AHA's Pantry

  Angels Helping Angels

  28 miles from the center of Betterton

  1401 North Milton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21213

  Hours

  • Sat12 PM to 2 PM (1st and 3rd of the month)

  Who can come: People with acute or chronic need in the greater Baltimore area

  What to bring: Register to receive food

  Call 443-756-8162DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ahamd.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Beans & Bread

  St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

  29 miles from the center of Betterton

  400 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
  Call 410-732-1892DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on vincentbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Mercy Court Community Food Share and Pantry

  Redeemed Christian Church of God Mercy Court

  29 miles from the center of Betterton

  529 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21212

  Hours

  • Mon12 PM to 2 PM. Community food share
  • Wed8:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Food share
  • Thu12 PM to 2 PM. Food share; 2 PM to 5 PM. Food pantry
  • Sun12 PM to 1:30 PM. After-service food share

  Who can come: Anyone, whether or not they are church members

  What to bring: No sign-up, eligibility check, or appointment needed

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on mercycourt.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  Govans Community Fridge

  Govans Farmers Market

  29 miles from the center of Betterton

  5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Open 24/7

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on govansmarket.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Betterton

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Kent County

Betterton is in Kent County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Kent County Department of Social Services

  350 High Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Benefits and family supportApply for public benefits and get help with family support services.
  Call 410-810-7600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · State office

  Kent County WIC Office

  151 Dixon Drive, Suite 2, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children.Apply online
  Call 443-262-4423DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.maryland.gov

• Child support · State office

  Child Support Administration, Kent County

  315 High Street, Suite 208, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · State office

  Kent County Health Department

  125 South Lynchburg Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Public health servicesGet local public health services and information from the county health department.
  Call 410-778-1350DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kenthd.org

• Mental health and recovery · State office

  Kent County Health Department Outpatient Mental Health Center

  300 Scheeler Road, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Outpatient mental health careSchedule mental health evaluations, therapy, and medication management.
  Call 410-778-5783DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on kenthd.org

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Kent County Circuit Court Law Library

  103 North Cross Street, Chestertown, MD 21620

  Help here

  • Court and legal research resourcesUse court and legal research resources at the courthouse law library.
  Call 410-778-7440DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us

Everything in Kent 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