Worcester County MD Food, Shelter & Help for Women,Families & Men

- NEED HELP –

CALL 410-213-0923!

Services available at 12747 Old Bridge Rd. Ocean City/Main House location:
Emergency Housing/Shelter for homeless men, women and families
Emergency Food Assistance & help with Food Stamp applications

Services available at 9748 Stephen Decatur Hwy Ocean City/Admin-SSVF-Case Management Office:

Homeless Prevention assistance

Rapid Re-Housing/Housing Assistance

Veterans- SSVF- Supportive Services for Veterans & their Families and Homeless Outreach

Thrift Store Donation Drop Off Center- Suite 405- (warehouse behind admin office):
Mon., Thurs., Fri, and Sat. 8am-1pm for household goods, clothing, and furniture

Diakonia Thrift Store off of Rt. 611 & Sunset Ave. (12507 Sunset Ave. Ocean City)

CLOSED until after the New Year

During COVID- our program services have not stopped! Thank you for your support and help in ensuring that services for the homeless continue!

"Dedicated to building a foundation for those in crisis

to maintain dignity & respect without homelessness
while providing hope and enhancing their
quality of life."

Since 1972, Diakonia has been helping men, women, and families in Worcester County, Md. by providing emergency housing, food assistance, and resources to help them get back on their feet. Over the past 10 years, Diakonia has expanded our services to include; case management, housing assistance, homeless prevention, and veteran services.

Diakonia is the only comprehensive provider of emergency services for men, women, and families on the Lower Shore of Md. Diakonia has 3 sites; main site which has 2 buildings providing emergency housing and food pantry, Thrift store, and Administrative/Veteran service offices.

Diakonia is able to provide all these services through the support of our; local community, individual, business, local United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore, churches, private foundations and civic groups. Our services are also funded through local government, State and Federal grants. Please know that each and every gift helps Diakonia support a homeless person(s) or family in need.

Thrift Shop

Diakonia Inc

"For decades Diakonia has helped those in immediate need for a myriad of reasons – be it food, housing, or simply someone to provide hope. The organization has adapted since its inception to address the needs of the tri-county area it serves..."