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Rockville Local Assistance Programs

This page lists local organizations in Rockville, Maryland that provide free legal help, food and social services. Statewide programs are described on the Maryland page.

Maryland Legal Aid, Montgomery County OfficeFree civil legal assistance
Websitemdlab.org 
Phone240-314-0373
Address600 Jefferson Plaza, Suite 430, Rockville, MD 20852

Maryland Legal Aid provides free civil legal help to low-income Marylanders in cases covering housing, family, public benefits, consumer issues, employment and health care. Call the local number for telephone intake, or call the toll-free intake number 1-855-880-9487.1

Montgomery County Pro Bono ProgramFree legal help from volunteer lawyers2
Websitebarmont.org 
Phone301-424-7651
Address27 W Jefferson Street, Rockville, MD 20850
HoursMonday through Thursday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

The Pro Bono Program of the Bar Foundation of Montgomery County screens low-income county residents for free help with civil cases, including divorce, custody, landlord tenant disputes, bankruptcy and wills. Walk-ins are not accepted.2

Food

Nourish NowFood recovery and family food distributions
Websitenourishnow.org 
Phone301-330-0222
Address397 E. Gude Drive, Rockville, MD 20850

Nourish Now collects surplus fresh food from grocers, caterers and restaurants in the Washington, DC area and redistributes it to families in need and to local nonprofits that provide food assistance. Its Family Distribution program donates a five-day supply of food to families.3

Social services

Community Reach of Montgomery County, Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (REAP)Emergency rent and utility help
Websitecmrocks.org 
Phone301-917-6811
Address9420 Key West Avenue, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850

REAP provides financial help to Rockville residents who face eviction or a utility shut-off because of a financial crisis. It connects residents to social services and other resources. Residents must live in a Rockville zip code and have a notice of eviction or utility termination.4

Interfaith WorksEmergency shelter, housing and essential needs
Websiteiworksmc.org 
Phone301-762-8682
Address981 Rollins Avenue, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20852

Interfaith Works is a nonprofit that provides emergency shelter, supportive housing, essential needs and employment programs to Montgomery County residents. Its Essential Needs Center offers a food pantry and free clothing to low-income families, with client shopping hours Tuesday through Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM, and Saturday, 9 AM to 12 PM.5

Sources & notes

Data and figures on this page come from the sources and notes below:

Footnotes

  1. Maryland Legal Aid, Home page ; Montgomery County Circuit Court, How Do I Find a Lawyer and Legal Services? . The Rockville office phone and address come from the county court page, not from the Maryland Legal Aid site. ↩

  2. Bar Association of Montgomery County, Home page ; Montgomery County Circuit Court, How Do I Find a Lawyer and Legal Services? . The street address comes from a directory listing, Justia , not from the program site. ↩ ↩2

  3. Nourish Now, Home page  and Give food donations . ↩

  4. Community Reach of Montgomery County, REAP . ↩

  5. Interfaith Works, Home page . ↩

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