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Local offices in Cecilton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town of Cecilton Town Office
117 West Main Street, Cecilton, MD 21913
Help here
- Town services and water and sewer billingContact the town office for town services or questions about water and sewer bills.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on ceciltonmd.gov
Library · County office
Cecilton Branch, Cecil County Public Library
215 E. Main Street, Cecilton, MD 21913
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the branch to use library materials and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on cecilcountylibrary.org
Town of Cecilton Maryland website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Cecilton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free grocery market
Pratt Free Market
Enoch Pratt Free Library
38 miles from the center of Cecilton3601 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
Food pantry
New Life Food Pantry
39 miles from the center of Cecilton2401 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213
Hours
- Mon9 AM to 12 PM
- Wed9 AM to 12 PM
- Fri9 AM to 12 PM
Listed on newlifepantry.co, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
AHA's Pantry
Angels Helping Angels
39 miles from the center of Cecilton1401 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
Listed on ahamd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
Mercy Court Community Food Share and Pantry
Redeemed Christian Church of God Mercy Court
40 miles from the center of Cecilton529 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
Listed on mercycourt.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
40 miles from the center of Cecilton400 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
Food pantry
Govans Community Fridge
Govans Farmers Market
40 miles from the center of Cecilton5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
Hours
Hours not listed. Call first.
Open 24/7
Who can come: Anyone
Listed on govansmarket.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Cecilton
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
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
101 Cedar Lane, Greensboro, MD 21639
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Cecilton
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 Cecilton. These are the closest.
American Job Center
Susquehanna Workforce Center - Elkton
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
14 miles away
1275 West Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on August 22, 2026
American Job Center
Susquehanna Workforce Center Havre de Grace @ Swan Creek
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
2129 Pulaski Highway, Suite 101, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am- 4:30pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center - Chestertown
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
17 miles away
115A S. Lynchburg Street, Chestertown, MD 21620
Hours: Monday & Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm
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
Susquehanna Workforce Network
410 Girard Street, Havre De Grace, MD 21078
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 Cecil County
Cecilton is in Cecil County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Cecil County Department of Social Services
170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Food, medical, and cash assistanceAsk about food assistance, medical coverage, and temporary cash benefits.Apply online
- Energy assistanceGet help applying for assistance with heating bills.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · County office
Cecil County WIC Clinic
401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org
Child support · State office
Maryland Child Support Administration, Cecil County
170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Cecil County Housing Agency
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Housing and rental assistanceAsk about county housing programs and rental assistance.Apply online
- Foreclosure counselingGet help understanding foreclosure and planning next steps with a housing counselor.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountymd.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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org
Public health · County office
Cecil County Health Department
401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Public health servicesFind county health clinics, health coverage help, and public health services.
- Behavioral health navigationCall for help finding mental health or substance use treatment and recovery support.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountyhealth.org
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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