Help is available if you live in Denton, Ridgely, Greensboro, Federalsburg, Hobbs, Asbury, Anthony, Agner, White Oak Manor, Reliance or another Caroline County city.
Dial 2-1-1 to speak to an Information and Referral Specialist. You can also search the database.
Utility bills
If you need help paying your utility bill, contact Choptank Electric Cooperative and ask about a payment plan to avoid disconnection. Call 1-877-892-0001 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Income-eligible residents can also apply for energy assistance from the Maryland Office of Home Energy Programs. The Department of Social Services can help with the application process.
Learn more about the application process, documents you may need, qualification guidelines and assistance programs available with 211's utility assistance guide.
Food
There are food pantries located throughout Caroline County. In addition, some of the food pantries also support individuals and families with other essential needs.
Martin's House and Barn (St. Martin's Barn) in Ridgely, Maryland, has a food pantry, a thrift shop for low-cost clothing and household items, and a family shelter.
Aaron's Place in Denton, Maryland also provides food, clothing, mommy and me music classes and homeless outreach.
These are the food pantries in Caroline County. Hours may vary. Call the food pantry to confirm.
Giving Grace
302 Church Lane
Goldsboro, MD 21636
410-829-3158
Second Saturday of each month
Aaron's Place
401 Aldersgate Drive
Denton, MD 21629
443-243-5906
Tuesday & Wednesday 9-2 p.m.
Thursday 9-1 p.m.
Aaron's Place 2
435 Main Street
Goldsboro, MD 21636
443-243-5906
Sunday 4-5 p.m.
Monday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Ridgely United Methodist Church
109 Central Avenue
Ridgely, MD 21660
410-634-2527
Wednesday 4:15-5 p.m.
Trinity AME
12100 School Street
Ridgely, MD 21660
302-270-7083
By Appointment
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
300 Sunset Avenue
Greensboro, MD 21639
410-482-8170
Every Saturday 10-12 PM
Denton Christian Church
8680 Mitchell Road
Denton, MD 21629
410-479-9519
Every other month, 3rd Thursday 3-4 p.m.
St. Martin's Barn
14376 Benedictine Lane
Ridgely, MD 21660
410-634-1140
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Thinking of You Pantry
9058 Double Hills Road
Denton, MD 21629
443-243-5906
Thursday 6-7 p.m.
Abrams Memorial Church
300 N. 4th Street
Denton, MD 21629
1st Saturday of the month 9-11 a.m.
Samaritan House
12 N. Fifth Street
Denton, MD 21629
410-479-1251
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10-2 p.m.
Saturday 9-12 p.m.
Calvary Baptist Church
120 Market Street
Denton, MD 21629
410-924-6404
Wednesday and Sunday 7 p.m.
Word of Life
3835 Old Denton Road
Federalsburg, MD 21632
410-690-2001
Tuesday and Friday 9-11 a.m.
New Zion UMC
12496 Newtown Village Road
Cordova, MD 21625
443-534-3905
1st Friday every 3rd month 3:30-6:30 p.m.
Ross Chapel AME
6830 Statum Road
Preston, MD 21655
410-673-1079
4th Wednesday Bi-Monthly 3-5 p.m.
Legal Help
If you need help with a civil legal matter, you can request help from Mid-Shore Pro Bono. The agency works with volunteer attorneys throughout the Eastern Shore, including Caroline County.
The organization can help with:
- bankruptcy
- child custody or visitation
- consumer debt
- contract disputes
- divorce
- foreclosure
- landlord/tenant issues
They may be able to help with other legal issues but can't help with every type, so make sure they provide assistance for your legal matter before applying for help.
Get started by filling out the Mid-Shore Pro Bono intake form.
Health-related needs
If you need vaccines, health screenings, behavioral health support or have other health-related concerns, contact the Caroline County Health Department.
The Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition is also raising awareness of prediabetes, which impacts 1 in 3 adults throughout the Mid Shore. Take this quick diabetes test to see if you are at risk.
You can also get connected by attending a health-related event. Check the calendar of events from the Mid Shore Health Improvement Coalition.
Caroline County resources
Learn about What's the 211, Hon? - a grassroots effort to increase awareness of how 211 can help Caroline County residents find local health and human service resources. 211 is available 24/7/365.
You can also get text message updates with Mid Shore health resources. Sign up by texting MidShore to 898-211.
