Dorchester County

Local offices in Dorchester County

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

• 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
  Call 410-479-8060DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

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

• 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
  Call 410-901-4100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 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
  Call 410-228-3223DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 410-228-7714DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 410-742-0505DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 410-228-1818Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dorchestercountymd.com

• Library · County office

  Dorchester County Public Library

  Help here

  • Library servicesUse library collections, programs, and public information services.
  Call 410-228-7331Website

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

Dorchester County Government website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals in Dorchester County, 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 Cambridge

  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

Nonprofits that serve Dorchester County

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

Job help near Dorchester 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

  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

  Call 410-290-2608DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on May 13, 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.

Cities and towns in Dorchester County

• Brookview
• Cambridge
• Church Creek
• East New Market
• Eldorado
• Galestown
• Hurlock
• Secretary
• Vienna

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