Basic Needs Assistance

Basic Needs Assistance provides vital support to residents facing financial hardships in Potomac, MD, and the surrounding southern Montgomery County area. Our mission is to prevent families from sliding into homelessness and combat food insecurity through immediate, short-term assistance. We offer a range of essential services, including help with rent to avoid eviction, utility payments to keep essential services connected, and prescription assistance for those with verified needs. In addition, we deliver emergency food, providing grocery bags that contain a three-day supply of nutritious food for each household member in crisis. We strive to empower our clients by connecting them with additional resources as well. To receive assistance, please contact us, ensuring that you call on the appropriate day of the month based on your home address number for food services.