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Older Adult Help in Baltimore City: Meals, Caregivers, and Transportation

How to find city guidance, congregate or home-delivered meals, and community support for older adults in Baltimore City.

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Baltimore City and Baltimore County are separate jurisdictions, even though both use Maryland Access Point (MAP) as an information gateway. For a city address, the Division of Aging and CARE Services lists the local line 410-396-2273. Callers can ask about in-home support, benefits, meals, transportation, long-term care, and family resources. The city office is on East Fayette Street, but call first to confirm whether help is provided by phone or in person.

Food support has two paths. Eating Together offers congregate meals at participating sites for people age 60 and older; the city guide says reservations are required and describes a voluntary contribution. For home delivery, MAP can refer callers to Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland. The nonprofit serves Baltimore City and several central Maryland counties, with individual screening for people unable to shop or prepare meals because of age, illness, or disability.

Meals on Wheels lists weekday deliveries and specific diet options; meal combinations and frequency depend on the applicant. The application requests financial information to determine a sliding-scale fee; if an applicant does not disclose it, the FAQ lists a maximum per meal. Call before applying to confirm current cost and whether the exact address is served.

For activities, social connection, and certain rides, Action in Maturity works with city residents and organizes classes, trips, legal help, and sedan rides to appointments and activities. Its local directory describes age and residency requirements; the organization posts hours and a phone number but no full transportation fee schedule. Ask about membership, advance notice, destinations, and capacity.

When calling, say “Baltimore City” and provide the ZIP code; do not assume a county office or line applies to the city. Ask which documents to bring, whether interpretation is available, how long screening may take, and who will confirm service. Meal, transportation, and caregiver-support addresses and criteria vary by provider.

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City information and referral office for older adults and caregivers

Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services

417 East Fayette Street, 6th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202

Baltimore City and Baltimore County use separate phone lines, even though both participate in Maryland Access Point (MAP). For a city address, the Division of Aging and CARE Services can be reached at 410-396-2273. The Health Department lists its office at 417 East Fayette Street, sixth floor. MAP p

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Local information, screening, and referral line for benefits, meals, in-home support, transportation, and care options for Baltimore City residents.

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Nonprofit meal delivery and in-home support organization

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City

515 South Haven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224

Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland is an option when a Baltimore City resident can no longer shop or cook easily because of age, disability, or illness. The organization delivers prepared meals and lists the city among its service areas, along with several Central Maryland counties. Its main office

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Delivers prepared meals to people unable to shop or cook because of age, illness, or disability; serves Baltimore City and other Central Maryland counties.

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Community transportation and social-support organization for older adults

Action in Maturity — Baltimore City

2601 North Howard Street, Suite 150, Baltimore, MD 21218

Action in Maturity (AIM) describes itself as a “senior center without walls,” connecting Baltimore City residents with transportation, activities, and social support. The organization has served older adults since 1973. Its website lists classes, trips, legal help, tax preparation, and rides in an A

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A “senior center without walls” connecting Baltimore City older adults with requested rides, activities, classes, and social services.

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  1. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  2. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department / Baltimore County Department of Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  3. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Maryland Department of Aging · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  4. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  5. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  6. Official website of Maryland Access Point — Baltimore City Division of Aging and CARE Services ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  7. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  8. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  9. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  10. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  11. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  12. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  13. Official website of Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  14. Official website of Action in Maturity — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Action in Maturity · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  15. Official website of Action in Maturity — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Maryland Access Point / 211 Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  16. Official website of Action in Maturity — Baltimore City ↗ Primary source Action in Maturity · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  17. Official website ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  18. Official website ↗ Primary source Baltimore City Health Department · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  19. Official website ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  20. Official website ↗ Primary source Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland · Accessed October 23, 2026

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  21. Official website ↗ Primary source Action in Maturity · Accessed October 23, 2026

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