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.

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.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places 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.

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.

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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

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

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 that’s open today: The Salvation Army of Howard County , Bethany Lane Baptist Church , FISH , Christ the King Episcopal Church , St Gabriel’s Church

Where are you located?

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

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Food pantry (groceries)
The Salvation Army of Howard County
0 reviews
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1.48 mi
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FOOD PANTRY: Offers non-perishable food once every 30 days while supplies last. Call to schedule an appointment. Accepts donations of food. Also provides a monthly fresh produce give-away April -Oct, usually the 4th Mon, call to confirm.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Must call during this time to register and book an appointment
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Today
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- This Friday
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Also open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
- 9:00 am–4:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
3267 Pine Orchard Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
directions
Contact
(443) 656-3376
https://sa-md.org/centralmaryland/howard-county-service-thrift/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Food And Care For All, Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
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1.67 mi
Info
FOOD PANTRY: Offers a client choice food pantry. Indiviudals are able to receive fresh produce, dairy products, frozen meats, bread, and baked goods. Distributes clothing, shoes, hygiene supplies, and baby supplies.

For emergency food needs individuals can complete the FCFA Curbside Food Pantry Order Request Form, a Google sign in is needed, and get a response within 24-48 hours.

https://www.facebook.com/fcfaglobal
- Requirements
  A photo ID is required
  Proof of Maryland residency is required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Fresh produce
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Thu, February 5th (next week)
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday, Thursday
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
Location
10262 Baltimore National Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21042
directions
Contact
(410) 988-5392
https://www.fcfaglobal.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bethany Lane Baptist Church
1 review
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.28 mi
Info
Contact: Lynn Dantmann

https://www.facebook.com/bethanylanebaptistchurch.md/?paipv=0&eav=AfYdzpxdkWTRYAO_yImC3_4fWzekTGtTyPoCTzDNgDN_FkbBDWNlqGv1UUL9292Tlh0&_rdr
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:00 am–3:00 pm
- 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
3030 Bethany Lane
Ellicott City, MD 21042
directions
Contact
(410) 465-0150
https://yourbethanyec.org/
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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.
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.
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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Food pantry (groceries)
FISH
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.09 mi
Info
Contact: Wendell Thompson
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- This Friday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
P.O. Box 34
Ellicott City, MD 21041
directions
Contact
(410) 964-8660
https://fishhowardcounty.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Eva Johnson Foundation Food Pantry
0 reviews
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1.88 mi
Info
Contact: Raymond Johnson
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Friday
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- This Friday
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, February 6th (next week)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every week on Friday
Location
3588 Milltowne Drive
Ellicott City, MD 21043
directions
Contact
(410) 313-2670
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Food pantry (groceries)
Bridgeway Community Cupboard
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

3.59 mi
Info
Also distributing food on Sundays after the service at 10:30am
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, February 14th (in 2 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 28th (next month)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, March 14th (in 2 months)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
- 9:30 am–11:30 am
  every month on the 4th Saturday
- every week on Sunday
Location
9189 Red Branch Road
Columbia, MD 21045
directions
Contact
(410) 992-5832
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Food pantry (groceries)
Christ the King Episcopal Church
18 reviews
Unclaimed
13 minutes
average wait time

4.63 mi
Info
To reduce crowding, we recommend one person collect food for multiple families. No need to arrive early. The pantry staff understands current community concerns and is committed to serving families in a safe, welcoming environment
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 11th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Wed, February 25th (in 4 weeks)
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Wednesday
- 11:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Wednesday
Location
1930 Brookdale Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
directions
Contact
(443) 797-7449
https://ctkepiscopal.org/food-distribution/
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Food pantry (groceries)
St Gabriel’s Church
33 reviews
Unclaimed
58 minutes
average wait time

5.02 mi
Info
Must call pantry first to speak with Ms. Yonari at 443-328-3230 for appointment by 2:00 PM

Information needed:

The name of the family.

How many members in the family?

How many are adults 18 years old and up?

How many are minors and how old are the miners?

What day of the week they want to pick up the food?
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
  Registration required
  Wear Facemask
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Tomorrow
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Wed, February 4th (next week)
  4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- 4:30 pm–5:30 pm
  every week on Wednesday, Thursday
Location
6950 Dogwood Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
directions
Contact
(443) 328-3230
https://www.stgabrielch.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Jesus House Baltimore Food Pantry
26 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

5.57 mi
Info
For drive-up service, please contact Abby.
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available on an as-needed basis.
  Diapers and Clothes upon availability
Schedule
- Sat, February 7th (next week)
  11:00 am
- Sat, February 21st (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Sat, March 7th (in 2 months)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 1st Saturday
- 11:00 am
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
7710 Windsor Mill Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
directions
Contact
(410) 521-4783
www.jesushousebaltimore.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Woodlawn Park Church of Christ
24 reviews
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

5.56 mi
Info
To receive food items please drive to the South Entrance door and stop at the entrance steps. (There may be a line of cars ahead of you, if so, just stop a safe distance behind them in line and move up accordingly). While parked or in line, please call 443-893-3114 from your car to notify food attendants that you are on site (Some basic information will be asked from you on this call). Please remain in your car until attendants place the food items into the rear or trunk of the vehicle. Saturday Drive-thru Food Distribution This program operates from on the church parking lot. Once at the church parking lot, attendants will direct you through the drive-thru checkpoints to pick up pre-packaged or boxed food items. Please note: The Maryland Food Bank requires all recipients to provide some basic information (name, address / email) when receiving food items.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
- Sun, February 15th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sat, February 21st (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Sunday
- 12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
7222 Ambassador Road
Windsor Mill, MD 21244
directions
Contact
(443) 893-3114
https://www.woodlawnpark.org/food-program
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Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places 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.
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.
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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 that’s open today: The Salvation Army of Howard County, Bethany Lane Baptist Church, FISH , Christ the King Episcopal Church, St Gabriel’s Church
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.