MEMBERSHIP

The goal of the Community Resource Center is to increase access to every day goods for communities of need in Baltimore city. All items received from the Community Resource Center are free of charge. 

*We are unable to deliver items. Items must be picked up from our office in Baltimore city. A pick-up appointment is required. 

We have contracted with a local third-party courier service to provide delivery to residents. A small fee may apply depending on the size of the order. 

Membership to the Community Resource Center is granted for a 1 year term.  All members must submit an application that provides information about their household size as well as other information critical to ensuring that we are providing support to households that can most benefit from accessing the Community Resource Center. 

At this time, the Community Resource Center is only available to Baltimore city residents. No exceptions can be made.

*Community Resource Center members are prohibited from selling any items provided by the Baltimore Hygiene Bank. 

For agencies, the Community Resource Center is designed to support the everyday efforts of local nonprofits serving communities of need in Baltimore city. Agencies, organizations and groups are charged a membership fee of $50 annually. The membership fee supports administrative tasks associated with working directly with organizations. 

All agencies seeking membership to the Community Resource Center are subject to approval. Partners are not guaranteed approval based upon approval to other Parts of Peace programs. 

All agencies must also meet the following eligibility criteria: 

• Located in the state of Maryland 
• Serves Baltimore city residents 
• Serves individuals in need regardless of race, creed,  sexual orientation,  gender identity (where applicable) and immigration status 

*Community Resource Center members are prohibited from selling, bartering, exchanging or requiring any service of clients in exchange for CRC goods.