SPAN assists neighbors in need with utility turn-offs, court-ordered evictions, prescription/medical costs, and food.

Call first to verify your eligibility. Call 410-647-0889 Monday - Thursday, between 10:00am and 1:30pm.

Please note that your application for assistance can be processed more efficiently in person. If possible, come to SPAN for
assistance Monday - Thursday 10am-1:30pm.

Unable to come to SPAN in person during our hours of operation? If so, we are expanding our services to include virtual
services for clients who are unavailable on weekdays.

So, if you are unable to come in person, it's as easy as 1-2-3.

1. Call SPAN at 410-647-0889 during client hours (Monday - Thursday 10am - 1:30pm) to speak to a volunteer to begin
the process. It only takes a few minutes.

2. Our volunteers will explain what documentation will be needed to process your application. You may also be referred to
other organizations.

3. Scan or photograph all appropriate documents and email them to [email protected]. That is all it takes!

Since 1990, SPAN has been assisting neighbors in need with utility turn-offs, court-ordered evictions, prescription/medical needs and food. 

In order to receive assistance all clients must have:

• MD identification with current address or change of address card
• Referral (if needed, see below)
• Turn-off notice for utilities, or disposition (signed by judge) for evictions

SPAN’s primary service areas include:

21012  Arnold
21409  Broadneck
21108  Millersville
21146  Severna Park

These are the only areas eligible for food. New clients are welcome to receive food twice in the first month and then once per month from then on. Primary areas are eligible for up to $500 in assistance for utility turnoff or eviction, or $200 assistance for prescription/medical copay. (Medical/prescription assistance is per calendar year.) Benefit is for up to $500 the first year and then eligible for up to $250 per year for the next two years. Payments are made directly to providers, not to clients.

SPAN’s secondary service areas include: 

20755  Fort Meade
21090  Linthicum
21144  Severn
21122  Pasadena*
21061  Glen Burnie*
21032  Crownsville**
21054  Gambrills**
21113  Odenton**
21114  Crofton**

Secondary areas are currently eligible for up to $500 assistance for utility turnoff or eviction, or $200 for assistance for prescription/medical copay. (Medical/prescription assistance is per calendar year.) Benefit is for up to $500 the first year and then eligible for up to $250 per year for the next two years. Payments are made directly to providers, not to clients.

*Requires referral from NCEON 410-255-3677

**Requires referral from Crofton Christian Caring Council
    Monday:       410-721-5770, St. Elizabeth Seton
    Tuesday:      410-721-2332, St. Paul's 
    Wednesday:  410-721-2313, Prince of Peace
    Thursday:     410-451-5110, Mid Atlantic
    Friday:         410-721-2881, St. Stephens

SPAN is located at 400 Benfield Road (behind Our Shepherd Lutheran Church) in Severna Park.

For more information and eligibility requirements please contact us Monday through Thursday between 10:00am and 1:30pm at 410-647-0889.

Anne Arundel County, Maryland