Bowie

Local offices in Bowie

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

• Community action · Nonprofit

  Bowie Interfaith Food Pantry and Emergency Aid Fund

  2614 Kenhill Drive, Suite 134, Bowie, MD 20715

  Help here

  • Food assistancePeople who need groceries can contact the pantry to ask about food pickup.Read more
  • Emergency help with rent, mortgage, or utilitiesBowie residents can ask about one-time emergency help with rent, mortgage payments, or utility bills.
  Call 301-262-6765DirectionsWebsite

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

• Utilities · City office

  City of Bowie Water and Sewer Billing

  15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716

  Help here

  • City water and sewer service and billingResidents in city-served neighborhoods can start or stop water service and ask about their bill.Read more
  Call 301-809-3016DirectionsWebsite

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

• Mental health and recovery · City office

  Bowie Youth and Family Services

  Kenhill Center, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

  Help here

  • Family counseling and referralsFamilies with children in high school or younger can call to ask about counseling and support.
  Call 301-809-3033DirectionsWebsite

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

• Local office · City office

  Bowie City Hall Customer Service

  15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716

  Help here

  • City service questionsCall or visit City Hall for help finding the right city office or service.
  Call 301-262-6200DirectionsWebsite

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

• Older adults · City office

  Bowie Senior Center

  14900 Health Center Drive, Bowie, MD 20716

  Help here

  • Programs and services for older adultsAdults age 55 and older can join programs, get information and referrals, and ask about transportation and meals.
  Call 301-809-2300DirectionsWebsite

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

• Jobs and training · City office

  Bowie Workforce Training Center American Job Center and Resource Lab

  Kenhill Center, Suite 126, 2614 Kenhill Drive, Bowie, MD 20715

  Help here

  • Job search and workforce resourcesJob seekers can use computers and online resources to search for jobs, prepare resumes, and find training.
  Call 301-832-5793DirectionsWebsite

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

• Library · County office

  Prince George's County Memorial Library System, Bowie Branch

  15210 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD 20715

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the branch to use library materials and services.
  Call 301-262-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pgcmls.info

• Library · County office

  Prince George's County Memorial Library System, South Bowie Branch

  15301 Hall Station Road, Bowie, MD 20721

  Help here

  • Library servicesResidents can visit the branch to use library materials and services.
  Call 301-776-6790DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on pgcmls.info

• Parks and recreation · City office

  City of Bowie Recreation Office

  15901 Fred Robinson Way, Bowie, MD 20716

  Help here

  • Parks, recreation programs, and reservationsResidents can ask about city recreation programs, park facilities, and reservations.
  Call 301-809-3011DirectionsWebsite

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

City of Bowie website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

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

• Free meals

  Prepared Meals

  City of Refuge Baltimore

  21 miles from the center of Bowie

  3501 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

  Call 410-355-6707DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on corbaltimore.squarespace.com, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free grocery market

  Popup Market

  UEmpower of Maryland

  23 miles from the center of Bowie

  424 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

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Hot Lunch

  Paul's Place

  23 miles from the center of Bowie

  1118 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

  Call 410-625-0775DirectionsWebsite

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

• Food pantry

  40 West Assistance and Referral Center

  40 West Assistance & Referral Center

  23 miles from the center of Bowie

  4711 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229

  Hours

  • Mon10 AM to 1 PM
  • Wed10 AM to 1 PM
  • Fri10 AM to 1 PM
  Call 410-233-4357DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on 40west.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Beans & Bread

  St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

  24 miles from the center of Bowie

  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

• Free meals

  Our Daily Bread Employment Center

  Catholic Charities of Baltimore

  25 miles from the center of Bowie

  725 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.

  Call 667-600-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cc-md.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Bowie

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

Job help near Bowie

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.

CareerOneStop lists no American Job Center in Bowie. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  American Job Center Largo

  Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison

  6.3 miles away

  1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 120, Largo, MD 20774

  Hours: Mon-Thur 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm

  Call 301-618-8425DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center Resource Lab-New Carrollton

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  7.1 miles away

  8511 Legation Road, New Carrollton, MD 20784

  Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00AM - 2:00PM by Appointment Only

  Call 240-599-4635Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 15, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center Resource Lab-District Heights

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  10 miles away

  2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747

  Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm

  Call 240-978-6805Directions

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026

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.

Offices for all of Prince George's County

Bowie is in Prince George's County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Public health · County office

  Prince George's County Health Department WIC Program

  7836 Central Avenue, Landover, MD 20785

  Help here

  • WIC nutrition supportEligible pregnant or postpartum women, infants, and young children can get healthy foods, nutrition advice, and breastfeeding support.
  Call 301-856-9600DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov

• Child support · State office

  Prince George's County Child Support Administration

  4235 28th Avenue, Suite 135, Temple Hills, MD 20748

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related documents.
  Call 1-800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• State office

  Prince George’s County Department of Social Services

  9187 Central Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

  Help here

  • Public benefitsApply for or get help with public assistance benefits through the local social services office.
  Call 301-909-7000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Human services · State office

  Prince George's County Department of Social Services Community Services Division

  425 Brightseat Road, Landover, MD 20785

  Help here

  • Homeless and emergency supportGet information about shelter, homeless services, food programs, and emergency help.
  Call 301-909-6330DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Housing Authority of Prince George's County

  9200 Basil Court, Largo, MD 20774

  Help here

  • Public housing and housing choice vouchersFind information about public housing and housing choice vouchers for eligible residents.
  Call 301-883-5531DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on princegeorgescountymd.gov

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Maryland

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

Everything in Prince George's 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