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Local offices in Cambridge
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
State office
Dorchester County Department of Social Services
2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Food, cash, and health benefitsVisit or contact the office for help applying for food, cash, and medical assistance benefits.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Cambridge Housing Authority
700 Weaver Avenue, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Public housingContact the Housing Authority to ask about subsidized housing and how to apply.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on choosecambridge.com
Utilities · City office
Cambridge Utilities Billing
410 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Water and sewer billsPay water or sewer bills or ask the city about your utility account.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on choosecambridge.com
Local office · City office
City Hall
410 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- City services and informationVisit City Hall for help with city services, payments, and information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on choosecambridge.com
Older adults · Regional office
Cambridge MAC Senior Center
2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Senior center programsOlder adults can visit for social, nutrition, and health promotion activities.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on aging.maryland.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Dorchester County American Job Center
416-418 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help finding work, improving your résumé, and connecting with training and job services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge Branch
303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Library materials and public computersGet a library card to borrow books and other materials and use library computers and online resources.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on dorchesterlibrary.org
City of Cambridge, Maryland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cambridge first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
55 miles from the center of Cambridge3501 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
Nonprofits that serve Cambridge
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
Delmarva Community Services Inc.
2450 Cambridge Beltway, Cambridge, MD 21613
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cambridge
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
Dorchester County American Job Center
1.1 miles away
416-418 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Hours: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 2026
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
Upper Shore Workforce Development Board
PO Box 8, Wye Mills, MD 21679
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.
Offices for all of Dorchester County
Cambridge is in Dorchester County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Public health · State office
Mid-Shore WIC, Dorchester County Office
7 Cedar Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- WIC nutrition assistanceWIC offers eligible pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and young children food benefits and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchesterhealth.org
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Dorchester County
2737 Dorchester Square, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and related services.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Dorchester County Health Department
627 Race Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Public health and medical servicesGet public health services, health screenings, vaccinations, and referrals.Read more
- Health coverage enrollment helpGet in-person help applying for Medicaid or the Maryland Children’s Health Program.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchesterhealth.org
Mental health and recovery · State office
Dorchester County Behavioral Health Program
401 Academy Street, Cambridge, MD 21613
Help here
- Behavioral health servicesContact the program for behavioral health support and referrals.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchesterhealth.org
Older adults · Regional office
MAC, Inc. Area Agency on Aging for Dorchester County
909 Progress Circle, Salisbury, MD 21804
Help here
- Aging and disability servicesContact the Area Agency on Aging for support and services for older adults and people with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on macinc.org
Emergency help · County office
Dorchester County Emergency Management
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and responseGet information and help related to county emergency preparedness and response.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountymd.com
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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