This has been updated as of November 22nd 2025, but resources can change daily. Always double check!
This resource list is ALWAYS being updated. Make sure to come back to see when new resources are added.
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Lower Shore County Resource Guides:
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Please use and share these food resource guides for Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset with your friends, family, neighbors and networks!
They list food pantries, distributions, soup kitchens and more for each county.
Have you ever heard of ALICE?
It’s an acronym for “Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed.” It refers to people who earn just above the poverty level. Because of this, they struggle with affording basic needs.
1 in 3 Maryland households are considered ALICE. That number translates to 39% of Maryland statewide.
A shocking statistic? An average of over 46% of Lower Shore households are ALICE.
Per the 2025 data, the exact breakdown is:
- Dorchester: 49% of households are ALICE.
- Somerset: 58% of households are ALICE.
- Wicomico: 47% of households are ALICE.
- Worcester: 35% of households are ALICE.
Imagine having to choose which basic needs you can afford, such as food or even housing. A lot of ALICE households may not qualify for government benefits either, even if they struggle to pay their bills.
One unexcepted bill or loss of help like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can lead to devastating consequences.
This doesn’t even factor in that 10% of Maryland statewide is below the federal poverty line.
For recipients on Social Security Income (SSI), they’re penalized into living below the federal poverty line.
I compiled these lists of food resources for our Lower Shore.
Each guide addresses things that are important to know like if there are residence requirements, wheelchair access, contact info, delivery, and more!
A lot of times, these are things that lead to even bigger barriers to food security.
Not everyone has a proof of residence due to experiencing homelessness or that our disability community can’t access food because the events aren’t accessible.
Somerset County is the poorest county in the entire state of Maryland. Many people living on the Lower Shore counties live in rural areas.
How do you access resources if you don’t have broadband or transportation? This is true for our aging community, too.
As we near Thanksgiving, I’m deeply thankful to the organizations and individuals who serve our Lower Shore with love.
The Girl in The Pink Wheelchair 