We understand that the government shutdown has created uncertainty and financial strain for many families and individuals.
If you’ve been impacted, help is available — from food pantries to financial support and community care programs throughout Maryland, DC, and Virginia.
Please review the resources below and share this page with anyone who may need assistance.
Heritage Baptist Church
1740 Forest Drive | Tues 9–11 AM | (410) 263-6680
Iglesia Hispana Emmanuel
Call for details | (410) 295-5003
First Baptist of Eastport
Tues 10 AM–12 PM | (410) 268-7378
First Baptist of Annapolis
Sat 11 AM–1 PM | (410) 268-8987
Cecil Memorial UMC
Call for details | (410) 266-5651
Beacon Light 7th Day Adventist
Tues 7–9:30 PM | Sat 9–9:30 AM | (410) 268-8436
Annapolis Spanish Church
Sat 12–2 PM | (301) 395-1990
Asbury Broadneck UMC
2nd & 4th Thurs 10 AM–12 PM | (410) 757-2995
Asbury UMC
Wed, Fri, Sat 1–3 PM | (410) 268-9500
Center of Help, Inc.
1906 Forest Dr | Mon–Thu, last week of month | Produce: last Fri 12–3 PM | (410) 295-3435
Macedonia Project – Tues & Thurs 11 AM–1 PM | (410) 488-5650
Hampden Food Pantry – 1st 4 Wednesdays 9–11 AM | (410) 235-0679
New Life Food Pantry – Mon, Wed, Fri 9 AM–12 PM | (443) 800-0213
Loaves and Fishes – Sat 10 AM–12 PM | (443) 743-4717
Baltimore Dream Center – 3rd Sat, Tues, Thurs 9 AM–12 PM | (410) 355-6707
GEDCO North East Food Pantry – Mon–Thu 9–11 AM, Sat 10–12 PM | (410) 433-2442
Zion Baptist Church – Tues & Thurs 10 AM–12 PM | (410) 837-4181
CARES Food Pantry – Call for details | (410) 532-2273
Good Shepherd Baptist Church – Thurs, Call for details | (410) 462-5864
Manna Food Center – Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM | (301) 424-1130
Rainbow Family Ministries – Call for details | (301) 625-9798
God Glorified Church – By appointment | (301) 588-6607
Afrithrive Mobile Pantry – Weekly, registration required | (240) 706-1517
St. Camillus Food Pantry – Fri 4–6 PM, Sat 10 AM–12 PM | (301) 434-8400
Takoma Park Food Pantry – 1st Sat, Mon–Fri by appointment | (240) 450-2092
Emory Beacon of Light (DC) – Tues 12–2 PM | (202) 829-5732
College Park Community Food Bank – Sat 9:30–11 AM | (301) 345-4616
Plymouth Congregational UCC – Call for details | (202) 723-5330
Food Justice DMV (Mobile) – By appointment | Register online
Haven Ministries Food Pantry
206 Del Rhodes Ave, Queenstown | Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM | (410) 827-7194
Joseph House Crisis Center
812 Boundary St, Salisbury | Tues–Thurs 9–11:15 AM | (410) 749-4239
USAA – No-interest loan (up to $6,000) for impacted members.
Learn more →
PenFed Credit Union – Interest-free loans and emergency relief.
Details →
Navy Federal Credit Union – Interest-free loans up to $6,000.
Government Shutdown Assistance →
Army Emergency Relief (AER) – Zero-interest loans for active-duty Soldiers.
Apply here →
Unemployment Compensation for Federal Employees (UCFE) –
Find your state contact →
Military OneSource – Free career, financial & family counseling.
militaryonesource.mil →
Cohen Veterans Network – Mental health support for veterans & families.
Visit site →
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) – Financial hardship grants.
Learn more →
American Red Cross – Emergency financial support.
Find local help →
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) – Benefits continue without interruption.
Veterans Crisis Line – 24/7 confidential support: Call or text 988, then press 1.
World Central Kitchen – Free meals for federal employees
Bread for the City – Free holiday meals (Nov 3–25)
Moby Dick House of Kabobs – Free weekday lunches
Capital Area Food Bank – Food aid for federal workers
Columbia Community Care – No-ID food assistance
Nourish Now – Local food partnerships
Ekiben – Free meals in Baltimore
IKEA – Free breakfast for federal employees
Koons Motors – Free oil change for Ford/Lincoln/Mazda owners
Maryland Free Rides Program – Free MARC & commuter bus travel
The Lewis Museum – Free admission for federal workers
José Andrés Restaurants – Free dine-in lunch (Mon–Fri 11:30–3)
If you’ve been affected by the shutdown, please reach out to one of these organizations.
Many communities are coming together to help — and relief is available.
