Chester: Community Services

Chester residents have access to 4 bank branches, 3 VA facilities nearby, and 7 SNAP retailers.

Food Assistance

SNAP-authorized retailers (USDA FNS) — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other outlets where SNAP benefits can be redeemed.

Sample (5)

Walgreens 11283
Other · 1802 Main St
SAFEWAY 1939
Supermarket · 1925 Main St
CVS Pharmacy 244
Other · 115 S Piney Rd
Dollar Tree 4298
Other · 3 Kent Town Mkt
Lowery Produce NAFMNP
Farmers and Markets · 1912 Main St

Banking

FDIC-insured bank branches. Branch density correlates with population, so per-10K comparisons help calibrate access.

Branches (4)

The Queenstown Bank of Maryland
CHESTER BRANCH · Castle Marina Road And U.S. Routes 50-301 · 21619
Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company
KENT ISLAND BRANCH · 60 Kent Town Market · 21619
Shore United Bank, National Association
CHESTER BRANCH · 300 Castle Marina Rd · 21619
PNC Bank, National Association
KENT ISLAND BRANCH · 120 S Piney Rd · 21619

Childcare

Nearest Childcare · NameALPHABEST @ CENTREVILLE ELEMENTARY
Nearest Childcare · Distance4.1 mi

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates

Emergency Services

Facilities (1)

Kent Island Methodist Church

Social Services

Federal program access points: legal aid, senior services, job centers, substance-abuse treatment, housing assistance.

Animal Shelters · Total count4
Community Resource Links · Food Assistancehttps://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Chester+MD
Community Resource Links · Legal Aidhttps://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=21666
Community Resource Links · Senior Serviceshttps://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=21666
Community Resource Links · Job Centershttps://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo…
Community Resource Links · Substance Abusehttps://findtreatment.gov/?zip=21666
Community Resource Links · Housing Assistancehttps://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=21666

Sources: IRS BMF NTEE D codes — city match Chester, MD · Federal agency locator URLs  ·  Refreshed 2026-04-12

Other

Facilities (1)

ARCADIA ASSISTED LIVING
402 CASTLE MARINA DRIVE · 24035
Nearest Nursing Home · NameCORSICA HILLS CENTER
Nearest Nursing Home · Distance4.5 mi
Nearest Red Cross · NameAMERICAN RED CROSS CENTRAL MARYLAND CHAPTER
Nearest Red Cross · Distance37.1 mi
Nearest Shelter · NameCentreville Elementary School
Nearest Shelter · Distance4.1 mi
Nearest Snap · NameWalgreens 11283
Nearest Snap · Total In Area7
Nearest Urgent Care · NameYOUR DOCS IN - EASTON
Nearest Urgent Care · Distance18.6 mi
Nearest Va Medical · NameFORT HOWARD VETERANS AFFAIRS OUTPATIENT CLINIC
Nearest Va Medical · Distance19.7 mi
Pharmacies · County total5
Recovery Orgs · Total count1

Sources: HIFLD — nearest by coordinates · HIFLD National Shelter System · USDA SNAP API — state+city name match · Census CBP — pharmacy NAICS code · IRS BMF keyword search