Your digital roadmap to all things community resources in your city. Currently we are listing resources for: Baltimore, the D.C. Area and Philadelphia.
Finding resources in your community just got easier. Needs Notebook is a community-curated platform to help people find local support for food, clothing, toiletries and other needs. We also help individuals and groups find organizations they can volunteer with and/or donate to.
We communicate with the organizations we list to better understand the communities they serve + the resources they provide.
Are you an org that wants to be listed or an individual/group looking for volunteer opportunities? Email info@needsnotebook.com or complete the form at the bottom of this page.

Featured Events
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Baltimore: Lawyer in the Library - Immigration Information @ Southeast Anchor Branch
Wednesday, January 8 | 11:00PM - 2:00PM | 3601 Eastern Avenue Baltimore, MD 21224
FREE One-on-One Help for immigration-related matters. Legal professionals will be able to answer immigration questions, and provide resources and referrals. Los servicios estarán disponibles en español.
No appointment is necessary, but it is first come first served.
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Philadelphia: Applications Open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Click the button below to start your online application or call Community Legal Services of Philadelphia at 215-981-3700 for support.
LIHEAP can provide grants toward your heating bill, assist with service shut-offs, or assistance with repairing/replacing your heating system. You can apply online, in-person or by calling the LIHEAP Hotline to request an application to be mailed to you.
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Baltimore: Food 4 Thought Community Outreach Services, Inc Food Giveaway
Saturday, January 11 | 10:00AM | 201 E. 11th Ave, Brooklyn, MD 21225
To reach out for more information, click the button below.
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Baltimore: We Our Us Movement's Food Giveaway
Tuesday, January 14 | 12:00PM | 3401 Berwyn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21207
Be sure to bring your own bags! For more information about the We Our Us Movement, click the button below.
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Baltimore: FACE's Free Food Giveaway
Tuesday, January 14 | 12:00PM | Harvey Johnson Towers, 1510 W. Mosher St, Baltimore, MD 21217
Call 410-522-3223 or click the button below to learn more.
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Baltimore: Allendale Community Association, Inc. Produce Giveaway
Saturday, January 25 | 9:30AM - supplies last | Mary E. Rodman Rec Center, 3600 W. Mulberry St, Baltimore, MD 21229
Completely FREE. To reach out to learn more or inquire about volunteering, click the button below.
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Baltimore
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Washington, D.C.
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Philadelphia