A curated starting point for food, housing, crisis support, legal assistance, veterans services, and other community resources serving Maryland and the DMV region.
Use the search box or category filters below. Resource availability, eligibility, hours, and funding may change, so contact the organization directly before traveling.
Maryland's statewide information and referral system connects people with local help for food, housing, utilities, mental health, employment, legal questions, children and families, and more.
Use the food assistance locator to find nearby food pantries and distribution sites. The Hunger Lifeline can also help identify emergency food resources.
Provides information about county homeless services and shelter resources and can connect people experiencing homelessness with appropriate support.
County social services can provide information and assistance for homelessness, shelter needs, food programs, and other services that help families move toward stability.
Provides free civil legal services to financially eligible Maryland residents, including help with housing, eviction prevention, family matters, economic supports, health, and aging.
Call, text, or chat 988 for mental health or substance-use crisis support. Maryland says trained specialists are available 24/7 to provide support and connect people with services.
Free, confidential support for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness, as well as family members, friends, and supporters seeking to connect a Veteran with help.
Try a broader search or use 211 Maryland to search by ZIP code and need.
Search 211 Maryland ↗The directory on this page is intended as a curated starting point—not an exhaustive list. 211 Maryland maintains a much larger searchable database of community resources across the state.
The Pringle Foundation is providing this directory as a convenience to help people identify possible sources of assistance. Programs, eligibility, hours, funding, and availability can change.
Always confirm details directly with the listed organization. Inclusion in this directory does not imply that The Pringle Foundation controls, guarantees, or endorses the services of another organization.
