Emergency Help/Fish

To see a resource for a particular state please click on that state below.

Maryland | Virginia | Washington DC | All

FISH stands for “For Immediate Sympathetic Help.” HELP and FISH are volunteer programs providing food. Some also provide emergency transportation, clothing, furniture and financial assistance.

Bethesda HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-365-2022

Damascus HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-253-4100

Gaithersburg HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-216-2510

No furniture or clothing assistance; will make referrals

Germantown HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-482-1320

Olney HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-774-4334

No transportation or clothing assistance; will provide food and financial assistance

Rockville FISH

  • Contact Phone: 301-564-0800

No transportation assistance

WUMCO HELP

  • Contact Phone: 301-972-8481

Serving Western Upper Montgomery County; Poolesville, Boyds, Dickerson, Beallsville and Barnesville areas