Category: Community Resource Guides
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Fuel Fund of Maryland: Help for BGE Bills and Shut-Off Notices
Learn who may qualify for Fuel Fund of Maryland help with BGE bills, when to apply, and what other utility assistance options Baltimore residents can try.
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Why Your BGE Energy Bill Is So High — And What You Can Do About It
Last Updated 6/10/26 Sections Costs are Getting Higher Your energy bill is partially dependent on the cost it takes BGE to deliver gas and electricity to your home. According to the Office of People’s Counsel (OPC), BGE’s gas and electric delivery charges have increased by roughly 50% and 30% since 2020, respectively. If this rate…
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How to Apply to Patient Assistance Programs
Last Updated 6/10/26 Medication Costs Stopping You From Getting What You Need? Apply for PAP Programs! Sections: What are PAPs? Patient Assistance Programs (PAP) are programs typically managed by pharmaceutical companies to allow underinsured or uninsured individuals get access to otherwise unaffordable medication. PAPs can either cover the full cost of the medication or provide…
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Can’t afford groceries in Baltimore City? Get home-delivered food boxes
Last Updated 6/11/26 Sections Details If you live in Baltimore City and do not have enough food at home, you may be able to request a free home-delivered grocery box through the Baltimore City Health Department/Maryland Access Point (MAP) connection listed by 211 Maryland. 211 Maryland says the box includes about one week of non-perishable…
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Baltimore’s Moveable Feast: Helping Patients Access Nutritious Meals
Last Updated 6/25/26 Medical Condition Preventing Your Nutrition? Learn about Moveable Feast in Baltimore! Sections Moveable Feast Services Food insecurity is a pressing issue in Baltimore City and can be even more difficult for residents with medical conditions due to poor transportation resources and lack of affordable grocery options. Fortunately, there are community organizations across…