Allegany County Health Department - Cumberland Maryland

11/07/2025

Emergency SNAP & Shutdown Information Hub now live on the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) website.

https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/SNAP25.aspx

We know many Marylanders are feeling the impact of the ongoing SNAP shutdown — and we’re here to help. 💛

The SNAP Shutdown Emergency Info Hub provides one easy place to find food resources, community support, and volunteer opportunities across the state.

🔗 Visit: https://bit.ly/SNAPHelpMD

You can also access it through the Food System Resiliency Council (FSRC) page here: https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/food-resilience.aspx

Together, we can help ensure no Marylander goes hungry.

11/06/2025

THIS SATURDAY 1-3 pm - we invite all SNAP recipients to come to the cafe for free produce. The Allegany Farmers Market is partnering with us to get some locally grown produce into your homes, while supplies last.
*All produce will be seasonal*

You must present your SNAP card to receive produce, but it will not be charged!

11/05/2025

💚 Allegany County Neighbors: Fill the Gap 💚

Right now, many of our friends and neighbors here in Allegany County are feeling the strain as food assistance funding falls short. The Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance is stepping up to help — but we can’t do it alone.

Every dollar donated to Allegany Neighbors: Fill the Gap stays right here at home to support local families who are struggling to put food on the table. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry this season.

👉 How you can help:
Make a monetary donation today — every contribution, big or small, helps fill the gap for those who need it most. Simply go to www.appalachianfarmandfood.com and click on the “Fill the Gap” button to make a donation today!

Let’s show what Allegany County neighbors can do when we come together. ❤️

🍎 Western Maryland Neighbors: Fill the Gap & Fight Food Insecurity!
Right now, many of our friends and neighbors across Western Maryland are feeling the strain as food assistance funding falls short. The Appalachian Farm & Food Alliance (AFFA) is stepping up to help, but we can’t do it alone.

The AFFA is proud to support Western MD by providing a secure and tax-deductible platform for donations aimed at fighting food insecurity in your local community.

Every dollar donated to the "Fill the Gap" fund stays right in the county you choose, supporting local families who are struggling to put food on the table. Together, we can make sure no one in our community goes hungry this season.

How you can help:
Make a Monetary Donation Today: Every contribution, big or small, helps fill the gap for those who need it most.
Simply select which county you would like your donation to support:
Garrett County: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/garrett-neighbors-fill-the-gap
Allegany County: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/allegany-neighbors-fill-the-gap
Washington County: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/washington-neighbors-fill-the-gap
Or go to www.appalachianfarmandfood.com and click the "Fill the Gap" button!
Let’s show what Western Maryland neighbors can do when we come together!

11/04/2025

The Union Rescue Mission's Cold Weather Shelter is now open at 710 N. Centre Street in Cumberland, MD. To access the shelter, go to the back of the building by the Hershey's Ice Cream glass door entrance. See their post below for more details.

Union Rescue Mission – Service Update (Effective November 1st)

Starting November 1st, the Union Rescue Mission will open our Cold Weather Shelter at our new location:
📍 710 N. Centre Street, Cumberland, MD 21502
Check-in: Begins at 9:30 PM
Stay Hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM (Check-out)
Please come to the rear entrance by the Ice Cream Shop for check-in.

In addition to our shelter services, we will begin offering take-out meals for anyone in need. Meals can be picked up from our dining room door by request.
📞 To request a meal, please call (301) 724-1585.

We will continue to provide take-out meals at our Queen City Pavement location as follows:

Monday–Saturday:
Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Lunch – 12:00 PM
Dinner – 5:30 PM

Sunday:
Breakfast – 8:30 AM
Dinner – 4:30 PM

If you need additional food assistance, we can prepare a food box for pickup at our Main Entrance (710 N. Centre Street).
We also have clothing and hygiene products available for those in need.

For any questions or assistance, please contact our office at (301) 724-1585.

11/04/2025

The Maryland Wellness Cumberland office has announced an upcoming Thanksgiving Resource Fair and Food Distribution on Wednesday, November 20th, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. See the attached flyer for details.

11/04/2025

🚨Our Food Pantry Needs Your Help! 🚨

🥫Community members seeking assistance with food has drastically increased over the past 2 weeks, and with SNAP benefits not renewing for many neighbors next week, we expect even more visitors in the days/weeks ahead. 🥫

You don't have to wait to help your neighbors, you can help right now by donating any of the items we have listed!

❌Please Avoid: Expired or opened food. Oversized restaurant cans, or boxed food items needing a lot of extra ingredients to complete such as butter, milk, or cooking oil.❌

☑️Give with dignity: Donate the same kinds of foods you’d feed your own family. If you like to eat it, chances are other people do too!

📦Drop off: Monday through Friday. 10am - 4pm at 701 E 1st Street, Cumberland, MD 21502. If you need to drop off items outside of those hours, reach out and we will accommodate your schedule! 📦

Another way you can help is to host a food drive: Collect food from your church, business, neighborhood, and bring it to the pantry!

11/03/2025

With the ongoing Federal shutdown impacting access to nutrition benefits for individuals and families who depend on those resources, it is important that we all work together to make sure that our communities are aware of food resources in our area. The link below connects to a current list (as of October 31) of resources in Allegany County. Please share this information wherever you can. https://myalleganyhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Food-Resources-for-Allegany-County-10.31.2025.pdf

Additional information is available from the Western Maryland Food Council website (https://www.wmdfoodcouncil.com/) and their Allegany County page: https://www.wmdfoodcouncil.com/allegany-county.html

You can also visit the health department's nutrition services page (myalleganyhealth.org/nutrition) for more links and nutritional resources.

Send a message to learn more

11/03/2025

With federal SNAP benefits expected to stop on November 1, we outline the potential impact on families & how the community can help

11/03/2025

With open hearts and tables, we invite everyone to savor delicious food and warmth, regardless of means. In our community, every individual deserves access to nourishment and respect. Join us at the Cumberland Community Cafe, where everyone has a seat at the table. Open Sunday - Tuesday, 11am-2pm, at 127 N Centre St, Cumberland, MD 21502. Pay what you can, and volunteers are always welcomed. https://cumberlandcommunitycafe.org

11/03/2025

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month! Early detection saves lives. If you’re a current or former smoker, or if you have a family history of lung cancer, you might be at a higher risk. Finding cancer doesn’t have to be a death sentence.

Don’t wait! Talk to your healthcare provider about lung cancer screening. Schedule your screening today. If you are in need of no-cost cancer screenings, diagnostics, and linkage to treatment, our programs may be able to assist you. Call (301) 759-5083.

For more information, visit https://www.screenyourlungs.org/ .

Surviving lung cancer starts with a scan. Find out how you can get a lung cancer screening today.

11/03/2025

The Allegany County Health Department's Administrative Care Coordination Unit (ACCU) serves as a local resource for HealthChoice (Maryland's Medicaid managed care program) recipients. The ACCU can help you understand your HealthChoice benefits and how to access services. We can also help explain your care options and how to renew your benefits; help with finding a primary care physician, dentist, or specialist; link you to Medicaid transportation services; help with getting prescriptions filled, and much more. Learn more about the health department's ACCU here: https://myalleganyhealth.org/insurance/