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

    St. John’s Food Pantry

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.27 mi


    Info

    Community dinner on the last Tuesday of each month.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Call in advance for services
    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every month on the last Tuesday

    Map of St. John’s Food Pantry

    Location

    518 Franklin Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 687-4621

    www.stjohnsofessex.org

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.69 mi


    Info

    Contact: Bill Ledford and Russel Purkey

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

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Sunday

      12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, July 19th (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, July 26th (in 3 weeks)

      12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 12:15 pm

      every week on Sunday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    79 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    Info

    This food pantry offers groceries on Fridays and produce on the first Saturday of each month.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Fri, July 17th (next week)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

      • Client choice pantry
    • Fri, July 24th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

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

      every month on the 1st Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 5:30 pm–8:00 pm

      every week on Friday

  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 Golden Ring Station.

  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)

    64 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.42 mi


    Info

    -Might not have translators on site

    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

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

      • Clothing may be available
    • Next Wednesday

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

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

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

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

      every week on Wednesday

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

      every week on Wednesday

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    0 reviews

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    1.01 mi


    Info

    MALIKA RALPH (240) 371-6127 6/22/2026 10:00:00 AM 8/14/2026 10:00:00 AM

    • Requirements

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

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–1:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:00 am–9:00 am

    • 8:00 am–9:00 am

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

    • 12:00 pm–1:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.48 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, August 8th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.15 mi


    Info

    The Victory Villa food pantry is one of a few in the Middle River area, we average between 30-50 bags of groceries that we give out each month

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, August 20th (next month)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Thu, September 17th (in 2 months)

      4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • 4:30 pm–5:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    6 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, August 20th (next month)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • Thu, September 17th (in 2 months)

      5:00 pm–6:30 pm

    • 5:00 pm–6:30 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    18 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.92 mi


    Info

    • Call Millie for appointments
    • Enter through the main entrance on the left along the driveway. Ring buzzer to enter.
    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Wednesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 22nd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, July 29th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    32 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    1.39 mi


    Info

    Our food pantry services those in zip codes 21220, 21221, 21222 and 21237. A valid photo ID/driver’s license is required. Resources are limited to once every 30 days per family. You'll receive a bag of groceries (non-perishables) & $20.00 Aldi gift card.

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 21st (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 28th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Golden Ring Station 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 Golden Ring Station 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 Golden Ring Station that’s open today: Rosedale Baptist Church Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Golden Ring Station 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 Golden Ring Station 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 Golden Ring Station, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.