Shutdown Resources

Shutdown Resources 1

Assistance for Federal Employees 1

State of Maryland Resources 1

County Resources 1

Credit Union Announcements 2

Utility Assistance 2

Food Assistance 2

During this difficult time we ask for everyone's prayers while the government works through funding for the federal government. In the interim, there are resources available through the state as well as established 501(c)3 firms formed for this purpose.

Assistance for Federal Employees

State of Maryland Resources

There are several programs that are available for furloughed and essential workers through the state, including availability of a short-term no-interest loan for up to $700 with repayment to begin 45 days after the shutdown ends Check the website

Website:: https://response.maryland.gov/federalpublicservants

County Resources

In addition to the state resources, a number of Counties also have specific resources available to help those laid off:

● Anne Arundel County

● Baltimore County

● Baltimore City

● Calvert County

● Charles County

● Frederick County

● Montgomery County

Credit Union Announcement

The local Credit Union Association (MD/DC Credit Union Association) is maintaining a list of credit unions that are offering specific assistance to the area. If you have an account through any of these credit unions, there is assistance available.

Website: https://www.mddccua.org/2025/10/federal-shutdown-resources/?mc_cid=02ed5f09f7&mc_eid=9743b862cc

Food Assistance (Federal Employees and Those Affected by SNAP and Food Stamps Pause):

For both federal employees and potentially those affected by food insecurity, these are the

resources available: Maryland Food Bank https://mdfoodbank.org/find-food/

Capital Area Food Bank: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/find-food-assistance/

The state of Maryland has a comprehensive list of food pantries here: https://msa.maryland.gov/megafile/msa/speccol/sc5300/sc5339/000113/014000/014769/unrestricted/20120605e-021.pdf

There is a BETA website that contains this information here: https://md-food-pantries.vercel.app/