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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    Project Plase Clothing Closet

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.61 mi

    Info

    Community food pantry providing free groceries (primarily canned and other nonperishables) and a free clothing closet for individuals and families in need; programs are open to the public and operate from Project PLASE’s main campus.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • Today

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, November 12th (next week)

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Friday

    Map of Project Plase Clothing Closet

    Location

    3601 Old Frederick Road

    Baltimore, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 837-1400

    https://projectplase.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hessed World Mission Center

    38 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.4 mi

    Info

    Clothes and merchandise are available. The setup is outside Hessed Community Church.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Sat, November 14th (next week)

      11:00 am–2:00 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • 11:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Saturday

    Map of Hessed World Mission Center

    Location

    4022 Edmondson Avenue

    Edmondson, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 370-4224
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Bernadines’s Catholic

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.24 mi

    Info

    Contact: Deacon Phil Clients may visit every 3 months. Entrance at the rectory door.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • Tue, November 17th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday

    Map of St. Bernadines’s Catholic

    Location

    3812 Edmondson Avenue

    Edmondson, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 362-8664

    https://stbernardinechurch.org/activities-concerns

  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Allendale.

  7. What do I have to bring?

    Every location is different! Please review the details included on each resource to see whether you need to bring any documentation like ID or proof of address, or supplies like bags to carry the food. If you don’t see any information on the resource, you don’t have to bring anything!

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals), Food pantry (groceries)

    Catholic Charities – My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.82 mi

    Info

    Community-based resource center in West Baltimore’s Irvington neighborhood providing free hot lunch and grocery distribution, along with a wide range of supports including job placement, case management, behavioral health and recovery support, GED and workforce training, legal/expungement and benefits assistance, computer literacy, health education, and referrals.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Catholic Charities – My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)

    Location

    4207 Frederick Avenue

    Irvington, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (667) 600-2950

    https://cc-md.org/programs/my-brothers-keeper/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Whitestone Baptist Church

    46 reviews

    Unclaimed

    9 minutes

    average wait time

    1.09 mi

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 18th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, November 25th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Whitestone Baptist Church

    Location

    3001 Baker Street

    Rosemont, MD 21216

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 947-1863

    https://www.facebook.com/WhitestonebaptistchurchMD/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Olivet Baptist Church Food Pantry

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.14 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of household income required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Sat, November 28th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, December 26th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, January 23rd (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    Map of Olivet Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    3529 Edmondson Avenue

    Baltimore, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (443) 386-7000

    https://olivetbaptistchurchbaltimore.org/food-pantry

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Stillmeadow Food Pantry

    20 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.4 mi

    Info

    Food distribution takes place in the parking lot.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 12th (next week)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 19th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Thu, November 26th (in 3 weeks)

      CLOSED

    • 11:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

    Map of Stillmeadow Food Pantry

    Location

    5110 Frederick Avenue

    Baltimore, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 525-3500

    https://www.stillmeadow.community/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    40 West Assistance and Referral Center

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.18 mi

    Info

    • Serves Baltimore City residents (zip codes: 21229 and 21207)
    • Bring an ID or proof of residence
    • Closed on all federal holidays
    • For TEFAP registered clients: Distribution is every 2nd Friday starting at 10am until supplies last.
    • Pantry-on-the-go: Distribution is every 3rd Tuesday starting at 9:30am, line starts at 7:30am.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      CLOSED

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 2nd Friday

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Friday

    • 9:30 am

      every month on the 3rd Tuesday

    Map of 40 West Assistance and Referral Center

    Location

    4711 Edmondson Avenue

    Uplands Park, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 233-4357

    https://www.40west.org/services/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Food Pantry

    54 reviews

    Unclaimed

    2 minutes

    average wait time

    1.43 mi

    Info

    Church-run ministry providing hot meals to community residents.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Wed, November 18th (in 2 weeks)

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 1:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of The Mt. Moriah Baptist Church Food Pantry

    Location

    2201 Garrison Boulevard

    Baltimore, MD 21216

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 945-3575

    https://tmmbc.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    3435 CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.53 mi

    • Requirements

      • Summer Meal Program- Free meals and snacks to children 18 and younger

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      12:30 pm–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      8:30 am–9:30 am

    • 8:30 am–9:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 12:30 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of 3435 CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER

    Location

    1901 Ridgetop Road

    Gwynn Oak, MD 21207

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 396-0808
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Allendale accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. All of these locations may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  17. Do they have vegetables?

    Pantries may have different options at different times, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day. Most pantries in Allendale do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Allendale that’s open today: Project Plase Clothing Closet, Catholic Charities – My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), Stillmeadow Food Pantry, 3435 CARRIE MURRAY NATURE CENTER

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Allendale for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  21. Can I get a reminder before my visit?

    Yes! Tap the bell icon on any resource page to set a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

  22. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Allendale for the week, so you always know where to go and when. It’s a great way to plan ahead and make sure you have food throughout the week.

  23. How do I get help from a real person?

    You can text our helpline at 90847 or reach us on WhatsApp between 10am–6pm, every day of the week. A real person will help you find food in Allendale, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.