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Find Free Food In EssexLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Essex United Methodist Church, Food Pantry

    16 minutes

    average wait time

    0.3 mi

    • Requirements

      • ID required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    • Info

      • Client can visit: twice a month

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Essex United Methodist Church, Food Pantry

    Location

    524 Maryland Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-2867

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Lutheran Mission Society Essex Compassion Center, Baltimore County

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi

    • Requirements

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

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      9:30 am

    • Wed, May 8th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am

    • Wed, May 15th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am

    • 9:30 am–

      every week on Wednesday

    Map of Lutheran Mission Society Essex Compassion Center, Baltimore County

    Location

    438 Eastern Boulevard

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 391-6877

    https://compassionplace.org/centers/

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

    St. John’s Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.28 mi

    Info

    Community dinner and pantry on the last Tuesday of each month.

    • Requirements

      • Appointments required

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 9:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    Map of St. John’s Food Pantry

    Location

    518 Franklin Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 687-4621

    www.stjohnsofessex.org

  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 Essex.

  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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    St. Clare's Catholic Church

    no ratings yet

    0.71 mi

    Info

    Contact: Jeanette Suavez at 410 687-6011 Ext 111

    Serves 21220 and 21220 zip codes only

    Must have photo ID

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 14th (in 3 weeks)

      9:30 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:30 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of St. Clare's Catholic Church

    Location

    714 Myrth Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 687-6011

    www.saintclare.moonfr uit.com

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Church of the Harbor

    no ratings yet

    0.85 mi

    Info

    Contact: Bill Ledford and Russel Purkey

    https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheharbor/

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      11:00 am

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

    • Next Wednesday

      11:00 am

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

    • Sun, May 5th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

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

    • 11:00 am–

      every week on Wednesday, Sunday

    Map of Church of the Harbor

    Location

    911 Mace Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-8499

    https://churchoftheharbor.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Kingsley Park Apartments

    no ratings yet

    0.98 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–5:30 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:30 pm

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

    Map of Kingsley Park Apartments

    Location

    1630 Essex Square

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-4636

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Trinity Church

    no ratings yet

    1.17 mi

    Info

    Contact: Bob Nerthling

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–5:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–5:00 pm

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

    Map of Trinity Church

    Location

    914 Essex Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 687-7354

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. Stephen’s AME Church

    no ratings yet

    1.65 mi

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    Map of St. Stephen’s AME Church

    Location

    1601 Old Eastern Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-9392

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Community Assistance Network Food Pantry & Community Resource Center

    23 minutes

    average wait time

    1.99 mi

    Info

    Neighbors must be signed in by 10:45 a.m. for morning pantry distribution, and must be signed in by 2:45 p.m. for afternoon pantry distribution.

    Note: If there is a holiday on a Monday the pantry will be closed and they will then open on that Tuesday from 9 – 10:45 a.m. and then again from 1 – 2:45 p.m.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:45 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • 9:00 am–10:45 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 1:00 pm–2:45 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Community Assistance Network Food Pantry & Community Resource Center

    Location

    7900 Baltimore Street

    Baltimore, MD 21224

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 285-4674

    https://www.canconnects.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Shining Star Baptist Church

    average user rating

    1.57 mi

    Info

    For pick-up, contact Marge

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, May 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, June 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    Map of Shining Star Baptist Church

    Location

    99 Stemmers Run Road

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (443) 838-2126

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex that’s open today: St. John’s Food Pantry, Kingsley Park Apartments, Trinity Church, St. Stephen’s AME Church, Community Assistance Network Food Pantry & Community Resource 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 Essex for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.