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Local offices in Easton
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Commission of Talbot
705 Dover Road, Firstman Building, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Public housing and housing vouchersContact the commission to ask about public housing and housing voucher applications.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on hctalbot.org
Utilities · Regional office
Easton Utilities Customer Service Center
201 N. Washington Street, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Utility billing and payment helpAsk about your utility bill, payment plans, or help with electric and gas costs.Apply onlineRead more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastonutilities.com
Local office · City office
Easton Public Works
14 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Trash and recyclingAsk about trash, recycling, and bulk pickup in town.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastonmd.gov
Local office · City office
Easton Town Offices
14 S. Harrison Street, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Town servicesContact the Town Offices for help with town services and departments.Read more
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on eastonmd.gov
Older adults · Regional office
Brookletts Place, Talbot Senior Center
400 Brookletts Avenue, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Senior center servicesAdults age 60 and older can visit for senior programs and services.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on brooklettsplace.org
Jobs and training · State office
Talbot County American Job Center
301 Bay Street, Suite 301, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Job and career servicesVisit for help finding work, career services, and unemployment insurance information.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on labor.md.gov
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration, Easton Branch
9148 Centreville Road, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Driver licensing and ID cardsVisit for driver license and state ID card services.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · County office
Talbot County Free Library, Easton Branch
100 W. Dover Street, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow books and use public computers.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on tcfl.org
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Easton first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
43 miles from the center of Easton3501 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
Free grocery market
Pratt Free Market
Enoch Pratt Free Library
44 miles from the center of Easton3601 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
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
45 miles from the center of Easton400 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
AHA's Pantry
Angels Helping Angels
46 miles from the center of Easton1401 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
Free meals
Hot Lunch
Paul's Place
46 miles from the center of Easton1118 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
Listed on paulsplaceoutreach.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Food pantry
New Life Food Pantry
46 miles from the center of Easton2401 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
Nonprofits that serve Easton
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
Neighborhood Service Center Inc.
126 Port Street, Easton, MD 21601
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Talbot County
Easton is in Talbot County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Talbot County Department of Social Services
301 Bay Street, Unit 5, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Benefits and family assistanceAsk about food, cash, medical, and family assistance programs and how to apply.
- Child supportGet help with child support services and case questions.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Mid-Shore WIC, Talbot County Clinic
611 Dutchmans Lane, Suite A, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- WIC nutrition supportApply for food benefits and nutrition support for eligible pregnant people, infants, and children under five.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on midshorewic.org
Housing help · County office
Talbot County Office of Housing
Help here
- Housing resourcesGet information about affordable housing, rental help, and housing programs in Talbot County.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on talbotcountymd.gov
Housing help · Regional office
Housing Authority of Easton (Talbot Housing LLC)
900 Doverbrook Street, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Income-based housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on talbotcountymd.gov
Housing help · City office
Saint Michaels Housing Authority
221 Dodson Avenue, St. Michaels, MD 21663
Help here
- Income-based housingContact the housing authority to ask about public housing and Section 8 housing choice vouchers.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on stmichaelsmd.gov
Public health · State office
Talbot County Health Department
510 Cadmus Lane, Easton, MD 21601
Help here
- Public health and clinic servicesContact the health department about local health programs, clinics, and public health concerns.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on talbothealth.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
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Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
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