Wicomico County
If you live in Wicomico County and need help, there are 1100+ community resources in our database.
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Food Pantries for Wicomico Residents
The Maryland Food Bank Eastern Shore Branch offers a mobile food pantry with canned meats, vegetables and other non-perishable items. The pantry serves people in remote areas or those without a local pantry.
We've listed several food pantries below, but there may be others depending on where you live in the county. Use the 211 Community Resource Database to search for a local food pantry in cities throughout Wicomico County.
Hours and eligibility may change, so check with the location. Some of the community agencies that have food pantries also offer additional programs and services.
Joseph House
812 Boundary St.
Salisbury, MD 21801
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-11:15 a.m.
*Wicomico County only. Food can be received once a month.
Other Programs
Soup Kitchen: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:30-12 p.m.
Financial Help: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9-11 a.m.
Bring photo ID, Social Security card for each family member, proof of income, and bill that you need assistance paying. Financial help can be received once every 12 months.
SBY Urban Ministries
326 Barclay Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
Tuesday, Thursday 10-12 p.m.
*Wicomico County residents only.
Bring ID, proof of income, SNAP proof, and proof of residency like a lease.
Other programs
Prescription Assistance, Tuesday, Thursday 10-12
*Wicomico, Somerset, and Worcester Counties.
Bring ID, proof of income, SNAP, and residency.
SBY Urban Ministries Lunch Program at Grace Methodist Church
635 E. Church Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
Saturdays, 11 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Lower Shore Friends
207 Maryland Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
St. James AME Zion Church
521 Mack Avenue
Salisbury, MD 21801
Call 410-742-1427 for appointments
By appointment or on the 30th of each month, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Community Food Pantry: Eden/Willards
Eden United Methodist
7451 Main Street
Willards, MD 21874
Sponsored by Salisbury Urban Ministries
2nd Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11 a.m. | 5:30-6:30 p.m.
*Wicomico County residents only
Community Food Pantry: Pittsville
Ayres United Methodist
7516 Gumboro Rd.
Pittsville, MD 21850
410-749-1563
Sponsored by Salisbury Urban Ministries
4th Tuesday of the month, 9:30-11 a.m.
*Wicomico County residents only
St. Paul's Pantry
8700 Memory Gardens Lane
Salisbury, MD 21830
Call 443-523-2370 for more information.
Thursdays, 3-5 p.m.
Delmarva Evangelistic Church
407 E. Gordy Road
Salisbury, MD 21804
410-749-1719
2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, 8-10 a.m.
*Wicomico County preferred.
Wesley Temple UMC
1322 West Road
Salisbury, MD 21801
2nd and 4th Friday of the month, 9:30-11:30 am
*Open to all lower counties.
Financial Help
Make an appointment for rental and utility assistance. 410-749-4252. Will need a physical copy of your bill for help.
Salvation Army Lower Eastern Shore
407 Oak Street
Salisbury, MD 21804
Emergency food by appointment only. Call 410-749-3077.
*Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties.
City Church Fruitland Drive-Thru Food Pantry
620 West Main Street
Fruitland, MD 21826
Second Tuesday of the month, 5:30-6:30
*First come, first served.
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Financial Help from Joseph House
Some food pantries provide additional assistance beyond food. The Joseph House in Salisbury helps with essential bills. This may be bills for:
- rent
- mortgage payments
- security deposits
- utilities
- prescriptions
- health care
Anyone can apply for help, regardless of where you live. Applications are done in person, though and funds are available on a first come, first served basis.
To get help, check the latest hours, qualification guidelines, and documents you’ll need to apply for help.
Other Agencies That Can Help
Financial help is also available from Wesley Temple UMC. Find their locations above in the food pantry list.
Prescriptions
If you’re having trouble paying for prescription medication, you may be able to get help from Salisbury Urban Ministries.
Also, SBY Urban Ministries offers prescription help. The location is in the food pantry list.
Clothing
Agape House provides clothing on the 3rd Wednesday of the month and the 1st and 4th Saturday of the month from 10-12:30 pm. It's located at 2303 Hudson Drive, off Gordy Rd. Hours may vary.
Utility Assistance
Utility assistance is available for those who qualify through the Office of Home Energy Programs (OHEP).
211's utility assistance guide provides detailed information on qualification guidelines, assistance programs and how to fill out the application form.
You can also get assistance with the Maryland Energy Assistance Program application from SHORE UP! in Salisbury.
In addition to the utility assistance programs from OHEP, you may also qualify for a payment plan, like Budget Billing, from Delmarva Power.
Flexible payment options may also be available. Call Delmarva Power at 1-800-375-7117 and ask about payment options.
Mental Health Support at Life Crisis Center
One of our Call Center Network organizations, the Life Crisis Center in Salisbury, supports the tri-county region of the Eastern Shore of Maryland with mental health support.
Life Crisis Center also offers:
- counseling
- legal services
- supervised visitation
- other support for domestic violence victims, adults sexually abused as children and victims of sexual assault
Counseling is free for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse.
Health Department Mental Health Services
The Wicomico County Health Department also offers mental health and substance use programs and services.
They provide:
- child, adolescent, and family outpatient mental health services
- naloxone training
- adult methadone maintenance
- suboxone program for residents addicted to opioids
- several community health programs and services
Connect with the Health Department.
988 Support
If you need to talk to someone, you can also call or text 988.
You can also search the state's 988 behavioral health resource database, powered by Maryland Information Network.
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Talk to a caring and compassionate person 24/7. They can also connect you to resources.
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Rental payments, eviction prevention, homeless shelters
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