Essential Resources

The University System of Maryland is committed to ensuring that essential resources are always within our community's reach, including nutrition assistance and other essential services at system sites and through state and regional resources.

Essential Resource Centers

• Bowie State University - Nutrition Lounge
• Coppin State University - Nest Essentials
• Frostburg State University - PAWS Pantry
• Salisbury University - Food for the Flock
• Towson University - FoodShare
• University of Baltimore - Campus Pantry
• University of Baltimore - Basic Needs Resource Center
• University of Maryland, Baltimore - Student Pantry
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Retriever Essentials
• University of Maryland, College Park - Campus Pantry
• University of Maryland, College Park - Thrive Center for Essential Needs
• University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Hawks S.H.A.R.E.S
• University of Maryland Global Campus - Single Stop
• Universities at Shady Grove - Grover Essentials
• University System of Maryland Hagerstown

Emergency Financial Assistance

• Bowie State University - Dorothy Holland Student Emergency Fund
      Contact: deanofstudents@bowiestate.edu or privatescholarships@bowiestate.edu
• Coppin State University - Student Emergency Fund
• Frostburg State University - Student Affairs Crisis Emergency Request
• Salisbury University - Student Emergency Grant
• Towson University - Student Emergency Funds & Resources
• University of Baltimore - Student Emergency Assistance Fund
• University of Maryland, Baltimore - Student Emergency Financial Support
• University of Maryland, Baltimore County - Stay Black and Gold Emergency Fund
• University of Maryland, College Park - Economic Crisis Response Grant
• Universities at Shady Grove - Emergency Fund

Other State and Local Resources

• Morgan State University - Food Resource Center
• Morgan State University - Growing the Future Opportunity Fund
• St. Mary's College of Maryland - Solomon's Shoppe
• Capital Area Food Bank
• Feeding America
• Food Recovery Network
• Manna Food Center
• Maryland.gov
• Maryland - Office of the Governor - State of Emergency
• Maryland Food Bank
• Partnership for Public Service
• Prince George's County Resources - Food and Basic Needs
• Prince George's County Federal Government Shutdown Resources
• State-Wide MD Food Resources