Talbot County Community Resource Expo connects residents with free services Oct. 24 |
October 05, 2026
Talbot County Community Resource Expo connects residents with free services Oct. 24
Talbot County Community Resource Expo connects residents with free services Oct. 24
Talbot County residents can connect with energy assistance, housing assistance, food resources, health care, employment support, and other essential services during the Talbot County Community Resource Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Easton Elementary School.
The Neighborhood Service Center and its community partners will host the free event at the school, located at 307 Glenwood Ave. in Easton.
The Expo brings service providers together in one convenient location, allowing residents to learn about programs, ask questions, and receive help with several needs during a single visit.
“Most people do not come to us with only one need,” said Andy Hollis, CEO of Neighborhood Service Center. “A household struggling with food costs may also need help with utilities, transportation, housing, or health care. The Expo makes those connections easier by bringing trusted organizations and their services directly to the community.”
Free services and resources will include energy assistance, housing assistance, health screenings, dental services, mental health and disability services, food and transportation resources, access to legal services, education and employment resources, money management resources, and childcare assistance.
Hambleton House Events and Catering Executive Chef & Pit Master Derek Dilley will present a live cooking demonstration featuring economical, family-friendly meals prepared with staple foods commonly available through the Neighborhood Service Center Food Pantry. Approximately 25 to 30 crockpots will also be given to families attending the Expo to help them prepare affordable, nutritious meals at home.
The Expo will also feature a free meal, activities designed especially for children and youth, a bike rodeo, a Golden Ticket opportunity, free items, and giveaways every 30 minutes. The family-friendly format will let parents and caregivers explore community resources while younger family members enjoy activities designed for them.
The Neighborhood Service Center alone served 2,740 people in 2025, representing nearly 7% of Talbot County’s population. The figure does not include the many additional residents served by health care providers, food programs, housing organizations, government agencies, and other community partners participating in the Expo.
“Our number represents only one piece of what Talbot County families are facing,” Hollis said. “Every organization participating in the Expo works with people navigating challenges involving food, housing, health care, transportation, employment, or other basic needs.”
Bringing those partners together gives residents a welcoming place to address several concerns, find immediate help, and begin building greater stability for themselves and their families, Hollis said.
Limited transportation to the Expo is available. Anyone needing transportation must call the Neighborhood Service Center at 410-822-5015 by Friday, Oct. 9.
For more information about the Talbot County Community Resource Expo, call 410-822-5015.
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Talbot County residents can connect with energy assistance, housing assistance, food resources, health care, employment support, and other essential services during the Talbot County Community Resource Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Easton Elementary School.
The Neighborhood Service Center and its community partners will host the free event at the school, located at 307 Glenwood Ave. in Easton.
The Expo brings service providers together in one convenient location, allowing residents to learn about programs, ask questions, and receive help with several needs during a single visit.
“Most people do not come to us with only one need,” said Andy Hollis, CEO of Neighborhood Service Center. “A household struggling with food costs may also need help with utilities, transportation, housing, or health care. The Expo makes those connections easier by bringing trusted organizations and their services directly to the community.”
Free services and resources will include energy assistance, housing assistance, health screenings, dental services, mental health and disability services, food and transportation resources, access to legal services, education and employment resources, money management resources, and childcare assistance.
Hambleton House Events and Catering Executive Chef & Pit Master Derek Dilley will present a live cooking demonstration featuring economical, family-friendly meals prepared with staple foods commonly available through the Neighborhood Service Center Food Pantry. Approximately 25 to 30 crockpots will also be given to families attending the Expo to help them prepare affordable, nutritious meals at home.
The Expo will also feature a free meal, activities designed especially for children and youth, a bike rodeo, a Golden Ticket opportunity, free items, and giveaways every 30 minutes. The family-friendly format will let parents and caregivers explore community resources while younger family members enjoy activities designed for them.
The Neighborhood Service Center alone served 2,740 people in 2025, representing nearly 7% of Talbot County’s population. The figure does not include the many additional residents served by health care providers, food programs, housing organizations, government agencies, and other community partners participating in the Expo.
“Our number represents only one piece of what Talbot County families are facing,” Hollis said. “Every organization participating in the Expo works with people navigating challenges involving food, housing, health care, transportation, employment, or other basic needs.”
Bringing those partners together gives residents a welcoming place to address several concerns, find immediate help, and begin building greater stability for themselves and their families, Hollis said.
Limited transportation to the Expo is available. Anyone needing transportation must call the Neighborhood Service Center at 410-822-5015 by Friday, Oct. 9.
For more information about the Talbot County Community Resource Expo, call 410-822-5015.
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