Your Help Matters
What do you want your donation dollars to accomplish? If you are like most people, you want to know that your donation directly impacts the lives of people who need it the most. Chances are, you feel best when you know those recipients are people close to you—your neighbors, or those you may encounter every day. Continued
How You Can Help
MUM is a grassroots organization that counts on volunteers and donations.
Gifts to Mid-County United Ministries are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
DONATE MONEY
Your donation directly impacts the lives of people who need it the most. They go to people who may be your neighbors and those in need in your community.
DONATE TIME
MUM depends not only on money, but also on volunteers to help with pantry operations, food drives, media and marketing, fundraising, translation & more.
IN-KIND DONATIONS
No one in our society should go hungry, yet some of our clients do. Your cash and in-kind donations help to ensure that our onsite choice pantry remains well stocked.
MUM SERVICES: HOW TO GET HELP
We serve residents in the following zip codes:
20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912
Eviction Prevention
MUM Eviction Prevention Services
About Our Eviction Prevention Program
Housing is a basic need for individuals and families. Often people on limited incomes are faced with the dilemma of whether to use their resources to pay the rent or buy food for their families.
How to Qualify
- You must live in one of these zip codes: 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912
- We urge all applicants to first apply to DHHS for assistance prior to making an appointment with MUM. Your case worker can then send the community partner referral and supporting documents directly to MUM to speed up the process.
- You must have a Court Summons, Court Judgment or Eviction Notice (we do not accept a Letter of Intent to File for Eviction)
- You must have a most recent Ledger (Financial Breakdown from Landlord)
- At this time we can only assist individuals who owe less than $5k
- You must show proof of Identity (ID or passport)
- You must show proof of Income for 6 months for all people in the household over the age of 18, such as Pay stubs, Letter from employer, Offer Letter for new employment, Social Security Benefits Letter, Disability Benefits letter or Unemployment Benefits letter, HOC voucher, etc.
How to Request an Appointment
To schedule an appointment to apply for assistance, call MUM’s office at (301-929-8675) on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, or submit your contact information here.
Utility Cutoff Prevention & Restoration
MUM Utility Cutoff Prevention and Utility Restoration Services
About Our Utility Program
Sometimes people must make hard choices when it comes to paying the rent, buying food for their families, or paying their utility bills. MUM can provide financial assistance to help those who are struggling to make their utility payments.
How to Qualify
- You must live in one of these zip codes: 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912
- We urge all applicants to first apply to DHHS for their Utility Assistance Programs (OHEP and EUSP) prior to making an appointment with MUM. This puts a 55 day hold on your account. If you have a shut-off notice within two weeks, you should also call the supplier to get on a payment plan while your application is being processed.
- You must have a “Final Notice to Disconnect/Termination” with a shut-off date
- You must show proof of Identity (ID or passport)
- You must show proof of Income for 6 months for all people in the household over the age of 18, such as Pay stubs, Letter from employer, Offer Letter for new employment, Social Security Benefits Letter, Disability Benefits letter or Unemployment Benefits letter, HOC voucher, etc.
How to Request an Appointment
To schedule an appointment to apply for assistance, call MUM’s office at (301-929-8675) on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, or submit your contact information here.
Prescription Drug Assistance
MUM Prescription Drug Assistance Services
About Prescription Drug Assistance Program
No one should have to choose between food and medicine. MUM can provide prescription assistance in emergency situations.
How to Qualify
- You must live in one of these zip codes: 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912
- You must show proof of Identity (ID or passport)
- You must show proof of Income for 6 months for all people in the household over the age of 18, such as Pay stubs, Letter from employer, Offer Letter for new employment, Social Security Benefits Letter, Disability Benefits letter or Unemployment Benefits letter, HOC voucher, etc.
How to Request an Appointment
To schedule an appointment to apply for assistance, call MUM’s office at (301-929-8675) on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, or submit your contact information here.
Food Assistance
MUM Food Assistance/MUM Food Pantry
About MUM Food Assistance
Hunger is unfortunately an all too common problem for those working hard to make ends meet. To address hunger, MUM stocks a food pantry with fresh produce and non-perishables.
How to Qualify
- You must live in one of these zip codes: 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912.
- Proof of identity and residency is required, such as:
- Driver’s License with current address shown
- Utility bill in the name of the applicant with their current address shown
How to Request an Appointment
To schedule an appointment to apply for assistance, call MUM’s office at (301-929-8675) on Tuesday through Thursday from 9 am to 4 pm, or submit your contact information here.
MUM’s Pantry is located in its Wheaton office and serves those in need of food assistance in zip codes 20783, 20853, 20895, 20896, 20901, 20902, 20906, 20910, and 20912. More Information.
Emergency Help Referral
MUM Emergency Help Referral
About Emergency Help Referrals
MUM works with other agencies that complement our services by providing additional services to our clients.
How to Qualify
- Recipients must live in Montgomery County
- Proof of residency is required. The following are acceptable forms:
- Driver’s License or photo ID with current address shown
- Utility bill in name of applicant with current address shown
- Lease with name of applicant and current address
Our Partners Include
- Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services
- Montgomery County Housing Opportunities Commission
- Interfaith Works
- Catholic Charities
- Jewish Social Services
- Bethesda Cares
- Manna Food
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