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Local offices in Harford County
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Human services · State office
Harford County Department of Social Services
2 South Bond Street, Suite 300, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Food and cash assistanceApply for food and cash benefits and get help with other public assistance programs.Apply online
- Child and family servicesGet help with child protection, foster care, adoption, and family support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Public health · State office
Harford County Health Department WIC
1321 Woodbridge Station Way, Edgewood, MD 21040
Help here
- Women, Infants, and Children nutrition programEligible pregnant or postpartum people and families with young children can get food benefits, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountyhealth.com
Child support · State office
Harford County Child Support Administration
101 South Main Street, Suite 200, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support cases, payments, and services for families.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov
Housing help · County office
Harford County Housing and Community Services
15 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Rental assistance and housing programsAsk about rental assistance, affordable housing, homebuyer help, and housing preservation programs.Apply online
- Housing choice vouchersGet information about the county's Housing Choice Voucher program and its waiting list.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountymd.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 · State office
Harford County Health Department
120 South Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Public health servicesGet information about local clinical, preventive, and environmental health services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountyhealth.com
Mental health and recovery · State office
Harford County Health Department Division of Behavioral Health
120 South Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Addiction servicesContact the health department for help finding addiction treatment and behavioral health services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountyhealth.com
Courts and legal help · State office
Harford County Public Law Library and Self-Help Center
20 West Courtland Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Public law libraryUse public legal research resources and court forms at the county law library.
- Family law self-helpGet help understanding family court procedures and completing forms if you represent yourself.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.state.md.us
Older adults · Regional office
Harford County Office on Aging
145 North Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Aging and caregiver supportGet information, referrals, and help with caregiver support, senior care, and long-term care services.
- Maryland Access PointGet help planning for and finding long-term services and supports for older adults and adults with disabilities.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountymd.gov
Veterans · County office
Harford County Veterans Commission
220 South Main Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Veteran and family resource connectionsGet help finding veterans benefits, health care, housing, employment, and other local resources.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountymd.gov
Emergency help · County office
Harford County Emergency Management Division
2220 Ady Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050
Help here
- Emergency preparedness and recovery informationGet emergency preparedness information and updates about county response and recovery efforts.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on harfordcountymd.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Susquehanna Workforce Center - Elkton
1275 West Pulaski Highway, Elkton, MD 21921
Help here
- Job search and employment servicesGet help with job searches, resumes, interviewing, and other employment services.Read more
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on labor.maryland.gov
State office
Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration Bel Air Branch
501 West MacPhail Road, Bel Air, MD 21014
Help here
- Driver licensing and identificationApply for or renew a Maryland driver license or identification card at this branch.Apply online
- Vehicle registration and titlingGet vehicle registration and titling services at this branch.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on mva.maryland.gov
Library · Regional office
Harford County Public Library
1221-A Brass Mill Road, Belcamp, MD 21017
Help here
- Library servicesUse the county library system for books, information, programs, and other library services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hcplonline.org
Harford County Government website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Food near you
Food pantries and free meals in Harford County, closest to the center of Aberdeen first. Hours change, so call first when you can.
Food pantry
Mercy Court Community Food Share and Pantry
Redeemed Christian Church of God Mercy Court
25 miles from the center of Aberdeen529 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
Food pantry
Govans Community Fridge
Govans Farmers Market
26 miles from the center of Aberdeen5104 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
Food pantry
New Life Food Pantry
26 miles from the center of Aberdeen2401 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
26 miles from the center of Aberdeen1401 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 grocery market
Pratt Free Market
Enoch Pratt Free Library
26 miles from the center of Aberdeen3601 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
The Donald Bentley Food Pantry
27 miles from the center of Aberdeen624 Gutman Ave, Baltimore, MD 21218
Hours
- Sat9 AM to 12 PM
Who can come: Food-insecure Baltimoreans
What to bring: New clients are asked for their name, address, and household size. Bring your own bag.
Listed on dbfpbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Harford County
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
Harford Community Action Agency Inc.
1321-B Woodbridge Station Way, Edgewood, MD 21040
Listed on dhcd.maryland.gov, checked on October 9, 2026
Job help near Harford 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
Susquehanna Workforce Center Havre de Grace @ Swan Creek
Also helps young people and people leaving jail or prison
2.3 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
Youth program
Susuqehanna Workforce Network
4.9 miles away
410 Girard Street, Havre de Grace, MD 21078
Youth program
Freestate ChalleNGe Academy
11 miles away
Bldg E4230, Edgewood Area, Gunpowder, MD 21010
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.
Cities and towns in Harford County
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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