Community Resources

 

Access to Food

 

Free Groceries and meals – free groceries and school meals for children, prepared meals for seniors and people in-need. Information on food pantries and faith based meals. Some resources also provide toiletries (soap/shampoo), cleaning products, and pet food.  

Grocery Stores and services that deliver

Local Farms that sell directly to the public

SNAP (Supplementary Nutritional Assistance Program, formally known as Food stamps) 

SNAP benefits have increased due to the Covid 19 pandemic. If you are in need, please apply. The agencies listed below under Local Assistance can help you fill out an application. 

Pre-priced boxes of produce available for pick-up

  • Jones Family Farms, 2100 Philadelphia Road, Edgewood (410) 676-3709
  • Blooms Broom Dairy, 1700 South Fountain Green Road (Rt. 5430, Bel Air. To reserve a box comment on 
    Katharine Umbarger-Dallam Facebook page. Boxes are pick up only on Wednesdays. Cost $28.

  

Childcare

 
Need Help finding childcare? 

Need Help Paying for childcare? 

Quick assessment to see if you are eligible for Maryland’s Childcare Scholarship (CCS) program

  1. If you receive Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARM) at school for your child, you meet the qualifications for CSS.  
  2. You may be eligible if:
    • You need childcare because the parent(s) living in the household work, are in an approved training program, or are attending school,
    •  You already receive CCS for any of your children 
    • You have applied for or receive Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 

   

CoVid19 (Coronavirus) Information

 

Covid Vaccine

Based on the state’s accelerating vaccination rate and an anticipated increase in supply from the federal government,  all Marylanders 16 and older are now eligible for vaccination at Maryland’s mass vaccination sites: pre-register for an appointment. Preregistration is not an appointment. It puts you on a list to receive an appointment. If you have Pre-Registered, you will be notified to schedule your vaccination when it is your turn. Please see information on Leidos Field at Ripkin Stadium below as Harford County’s mass vaccination site.

Currently there are walk-in, no appointment necessary, vaccines at mass vaccination sites in Salisbury and Hagerstown. It is projected that the mass vaccination site at M&T Bank in Baltimore will be offering walk-in services without an appointment as early as mid April. 

As of  April 12, all Marylanders 16 and older will be eligible for vaccination appointments at all vaccination sites listed below, not just mass vaccine sites.

Get Vaccinated     Resources      Frequently Asked Questions     Mass vaccination site pre-registration

You can register for an appointment at the following sites:

New vaccine sites are constantly being added. For the most updated information on vaccine sites, click here. 

Only those with a valid appointment will receive a vaccine. Walk-ins are only accepted at a few designated mass vaccination sites. 

If you have questions about your allergies or health conditions and getting the COVID-19 vaccine, please contact your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Harford Citizens Crush Covid-19 – is a Facebook group where volunteers will help those who have difficulty navigating computers secure a vaccine appointment. They do not have any inside information, but are willing to put in the time to help residents search for available appointments.  

Statistics and Resources

Medical questions

Testing

COVID Testing Sites 

Access to Health Care

 
Mental Health Crisis Services, Klein Family Harford Crisis Center (KFHCC), 802 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, 1.800.NEXT.STEP open 24/7 all day, all night, every day. Call for community referrals, information/advice on mental health and substance abuse issues, or to request Mobile Crisis to your home/work in the event of an emergency. The KFHCC provides walk-in services and immediate treatment, short term outpatient treatment for clients needing services until they are settled with a new Provider, and short term residential services. Clients under 18 can receive assessments and referrals to appropriate services in the community. 

Health Clinic – Beacon Health, 253 Lewis Lane, Suite 202, Havre de Grace, MD 21078. Beacon Health is a branch of the West Cecil Health Center (WCHC)and the only Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Harford County. FQHC’s offer high quality health care to anyone regardless of which insurance they carry, as well as a sliding scale fee for those without insurance. Patients of Beacon Health, also have access to dental, gynecology, and  behavioral health (mental health and substance abuse) services. Patients of all ages are welcome.  

Health Insurance  Need health insurance? Call the Seedco Hot Line at 866-492-6057, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am- 4:00 pm to speak with a Navigator.

 or Visit MarylandHealthConnection.gov or download the free “Enroll MHC” mobile app.  Free consumer assistance is available by calling 855-642-8572 weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Deaf and hard of hearing may use Relay. 

 

Free Internet

 
Free Internet is available in parking lots and on the grounds of the following government buildings: 

  • Agricultural Center, Street
  • Churchville Recreational Center
  • McFaul Recreational Center, Bel Air
  • Havre de Grace Senior Center
  • Fallston Recreational Center
  • all 11 Harford County Public Library buildings, and the Library Office on Brass Mill Road, Belcamp. 

  

Additional Assistance

Eviction Prevention/Help Paying Utilities – Harford Community Action Agency will help navigate all available funding sources for eviction prevention and help paying utilities. If you are falling behind in your rent, please do not wait to call as available funds are limited. 

Utility Bill Assistance – More Than $154 Million Available to Help Marylanders With Energy and Utility Bills.  The Harford Community Action Agency can assist with utility bills. 

Pharmacies that offer delivery

Volunteers offering assistance for Seniors and other vulnerable populations

Transportation – Harford Transit Link will provide on-demand service for residents that need transportation to medical or social service appointments, or in some cases transportation to work. Call  410-612-1620 or 410-838-2562 to book an appointment. 

Bill assistance   For assistance with paying your bills, call the United Way at 211

Homelessness – If you are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

Street Card – List of local resources for housing, food, mental health and other needs. Please note, hours and services may be different during Coronavirus restrictions. For the most current access to resources, please refer to other links on this page.