Cecilton

Local offices in Cecilton

We have not checked Cecilton on its own yet. Here is what we have for the area around it.

Food near you

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

• Free grocery market

  Pratt Free Market

  Enoch Pratt Free Library

  38 miles from the center of Cecilton

  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

• Food pantry

  New Life Food Pantry

  39 miles from the center of Cecilton

  2401 East North Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21213

  Hours

  • Mon9 AM to 12 PM
  • Wed9 AM to 12 PM
  • Fri9 AM to 12 PM
  Call 443-800-0213DirectionsWebsite

  Listed on newlifepantry.co, checked on October 9, 2026

• Food pantry

  AHA's Pantry

  Angels Helping Angels

  39 miles from the center of Cecilton

  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

• Food pantry

  Mercy Court Community Food Share and Pantry

  Redeemed Christian Church of God Mercy Court

  40 miles from the center of Cecilton

  529 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

  DirectionsWebsite

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

• Free meals

  Beans & Bread

  St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

  40 miles from the center of Cecilton

  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

• Food pantry

  Govans Community Fridge

  Govans Farmers Market

  40 miles from the center of Cecilton

  5104 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212

  Hours

  Hours not listed. Call first.

  Open 24/7

  Who can come: Anyone

  DirectionsWebsite

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

Nonprofits that serve Cecilton

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

Offices for all of Cecil County

Cecilton is in Cecil County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Human services · State office

  Cecil County Department of Social Services

  170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Food, medical, and cash assistanceAsk about food assistance, medical coverage, and temporary cash benefits.Apply online
  • Energy assistanceGet help applying for assistance with heating bills.Apply online
  Call 410-996-0100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Public health · County office

  Cecil County WIC Clinic

  401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • WIC food and nutrition supportEligible pregnant people, new parents, infants, and young children can get healthy food and nutrition support.Apply online
  Call 410-996-5255DirectionsWebsite

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

• Child support · State office

  Maryland Child Support Administration, Cecil County

  170 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Child support servicesGet help with child support services and payments.Apply online
  Call 800-332-6347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.maryland.gov

• Housing help · County office

  Cecil County Housing Agency

  200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 1500, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Housing and rental assistanceAsk about county housing programs and rental assistance.Apply online
  • Foreclosure counselingGet help understanding foreclosure and planning next steps with a housing counselor.
  Call 410-996-5245DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on cecilcountymd.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.
  Call 211Website

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

• Public health · County office

  Cecil County Health Department

  401 Bow Street, Elkton, MD 21921

  Help here

  • Public health servicesFind county health clinics, health coverage help, and public health services.
  • Behavioral health navigationCall for help finding mental health or substance use treatment and recovery support.Read more
  Call 410-996-5550DirectionsWebsite

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

Everything in Cecil 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