Oxford

Local offices in Oxford

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

• Local office · Nonprofit

  211 Maryland

  Help here

  • Community resource referralsCall to find local help with housing, food, health care, utility bills, and other needs.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on 211md.org

• Local office · City office

  Oxford Town Office

  101 Market Street, Oxford, MD 21654

  Help here

  • Town services and resident helpAsk about town services, permits, trash and recycling, parks, or local concerns.
  • Water and sewer billingGet help with town water and sewer bills and payments.
  Call 410-226-5122DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordmd.gov

• Library · Nonprofit

  Oxford Library

  103 Market Street, Oxford, MD 21654

  Help here

  • Library books and reading programsBorrow books and ask about reading programs for children and adults.
  Call 410-226-5727DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordmd.gov

• Parks and recreation · Nonprofit

  Oxford Community Center

  200 Oxford Road, Oxford, MD 21654

  Help here

  • Community programs and activitiesFind local social, cultural, educational, and recreation programs and events.
  Call 410-226-5904DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on oxfordcc.org

Town of Oxford website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Food near you

Food pantries and free meals, closest to the center of Oxford first. Hours change, so call first when you can.

• Free meals

  Prepared Meals

  City of Refuge Baltimore

  45 miles from the center of Oxford

  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

• Free grocery market

  Pratt Free Market

  Enoch Pratt Free Library

  47 miles from the center of Oxford

  3601 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

  DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on prattlibrary.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Beans & Bread

  St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

  47 miles from the center of Oxford

  400 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
  Call 410-732-1892DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on vincentbaltimore.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Hot Lunch

  Paul's Place

  48 miles from the center of Oxford

  1118 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

  Call 410-625-0775DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on paulsplaceoutreach.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  AHA's Pantry

  Angels Helping Angels

  48 miles from the center of Oxford

  1401 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

  Call 443-756-8162DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on ahamd.org, checked on October 9, 2026

• Free meals

  Our Daily Bread Employment Center

  Catholic Charities of Baltimore

  48 miles from the center of Oxford

  725 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.

  Call 667-600-3400DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on cc-md.org, checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Oxford

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

Job help near Oxford

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 Oxford. These are the closest.

• American Job Center

  Talbot County American Job Center

  Also helps people leaving jail or prison

  7.7 miles away

  301 Bay Street, Suite 301, Easton, MD 21601

  Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

  Call 410-822-3030DirectionsWebsite

  Updated by CareerOneStop on September 22, 2026

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  Dorchester County American Job Center

  9.5 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

• American Job Center · Affiliate center

  American Job Center - Denton

  23 miles away

  300 Market Street, Suite 201 PO Box 400, Denton, MD 21629

  Hours: Monday & Thursday, 8:00am - 4:00pm

  Call 410-819-4549DirectionsWebsite

  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.

Offices for all of Talbot County

Oxford 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.
  Call 410-770-4848DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 410-479-8060DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 410-770-8030Website

  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.
  Call 410-822-5358DirectionsWebsite

  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.
  Call 410-745-5121DirectionsWebsite

  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
  Call 410-819-5600DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Talbot 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