Community Resources

During these difficult times, please see the following resources to gain to access programs and services available to citizens - these include business, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

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Harford Community Action Agency is a Harford County Food Bank and offers assistance programs including Hunger Prevention, Homeless Assistance, and Energy Assistance. For more information, visit https://harfordcaa.org/

Download flyer for easy access links to food banks.

If you or your organization would like to make a donation to the Harford Community Action Agency pantry, please see the Pantry Wishlist for the most requested and needed items.

Healthy Harford Food Services

Healthy Harford is a Healthy Communities for Harford County For up-to-date information on places to obtain food services visit their website.

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Community Foundation of Harford County Help Your Neighbor Program: Grant awards range from a minimum $250 to a maximum $1,000 to provide emergency financial assistance to senior citizens, families and individuals in need in Harford County. Funding will be awarded to nonprofit organizations and programs that offer utility, housing, transportation, prescription, or food assistance. Grants may not provide direct cash assistance to individuals. 
Visit website for information

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Harford County Health Department
Call 410-838-1500 for information.

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Harford County Department of Social Services
Call 410-836-4700 for information.

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For Maryland State Resources, including unemployment insurance, food assistance, housing and utility resources, loan programs and other financial assistance, click here.

For Veteran resources, click here.

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General Food Assistance and Support
Marylanders can find help through food pantries and community kitchens via the 
Maryland Food Bank and Capital Area Food Bank.


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Continue to update your information, check eligibility, and apply for help at MarylandBenefits.gov. 

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Help for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities
Contact Maryland Access Point (MAP) at 1-844-MAP-LINK (1-844-627-5465).

Trained MAP counselors can help you understand your options and connect you to local resources, including food banks, utility assistance, and nutritious meal programs like congregate dining at senior centers and home-delivered meals.

Visit marylandaccesspoint.211md.org for a searchable list of community resources.

Maryland Department of Aging - visit aging.maryland.gov to learn more.

Suicide Hotline numbers - 988 or 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

Mental Health Resources
The 9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support via phone or chat. 

Seek help at any of these Behavioral Health Walk-in and Urgent Care Centers across Maryland. 

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Find utility resources from BGE here.

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The Harford County Resource Guide provides resources to citizens provided by county agencies, non-profit organizations and other critical resources. Visit our online version here.

Holiday Assistance

Harford County Holiday Resources - Visit our Holiday Resource Section to see where you can donate or receive help during the holidays.