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Local offices in Forest Heights
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · City office
Town Administration
5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Help here
- Town government servicesContact the town for help with municipal services, town records, and questions for town offices.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov
Library · County office
Oxon Hill Branch Library
6200 Oxon Hill Road, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Help here
- Library servicesBorrow books and use library programs, computers, and research resources.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on pgcmls.info
Parks and recreation · City office
Forest Heights Community Room
5508 Arapahoe Drive, Forest Heights, MD 20745
Help here
- Community room rentalsResidents can reserve the town room for community gatherings and private events.Apply online
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on forestheightsmd.gov
Town of Forest Heights website
Checked on October 9, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Forest Heights first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Free meals
Prepared Meals
City of Refuge Baltimore
37 miles from the center of Forest Heights3501 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
Food pantry
40 West Assistance and Referral Center
40 West Assistance & Referral Center
38 miles from the center of Forest Heights4711 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
Hours
- Mon10 AM to 1 PM
- Wed10 AM to 1 PM
- Fri10 AM to 1 PM
Listed on 40west.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free grocery market
Popup Market
UEmpower of Maryland
38 miles from the center of Forest Heights424 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
Listed on uempowerofmd.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Free meals
Hot Lunch
Paul's Place
39 miles from the center of Forest Heights1118 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
Free meals
Beans & Bread
St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore
40 miles from the center of Forest Heights400 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
Free meals
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
Catholic Charities of Baltimore
40 miles from the center of Forest Heights725 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.
Listed on cc-md.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Forest Heights
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
Capital Area Food Bank
4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017
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
United Communities Against Poverty Inc.
1400 Doewood Lane, P.O. Box 31356, Capitol Heights, MD 21731
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Forest Heights
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 Forest Heights. These are the closest.
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center National Harbor
0.7 miles away
6800 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 298, National Harbor, MD 20745
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am to 2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on September 17, 2026
American Job Center · Affiliate center
American Job Center Resource Lab-District Heights
Also helps people leaving jail or prison
8 miles away
2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, MD 20747
Hours: Monday – Friday 10am – 3pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on May 30, 2026
American Job Center
American Job Center Largo
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
12 miles away
1801 McCormick Drive, Suite 120, Largo, MD 20774
Hours: Mon-Thur 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 2:00pm
Updated by CareerOneStop on April 9, 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
Prince Georges Workforce Investment Board
1801 McCormick Dr, Suite 400, Largo, MD 20774
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 Prince George's County
Forest Heights 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.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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