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: FISH , Catonsville Emergency Assistance , The Salvation Army of Howard County

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)
FISH
1 review
Unclaimed
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0.94 mi
Info
Contact: Wendell Thompson
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Call in advance for services
- Next Monday
  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
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

1.14 mi
Info
Contact: Raymond Johnson
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  11:00 am–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  4:00 pm–6:00 pm
- Fri, January 9th (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

3.09 mi
Info
Also distributing food on Sundays after the service at 10:30am
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Sat, January 10th (next week)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, January 24th (in 3 weeks)
  9:30 am–11:30 am
- Sat, February 14th (next month)
  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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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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Catonsville Emergency Assistance
9 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

2.93 mi
Info
They take clients by appointments only, call office at 410-747-4357 or fill out a request online.

Food stamp, follow https://dhs.maryland.gov/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program/applying-for-the-food-supplement-program/
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  A photo ID is required
  Social security cards or Birth certificates for every member of the household
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open now!
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Appointments required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Appointments required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–1:00 pm
  ID required
  Social Security Card Required
  Appointments required
  Proof of lower income required, such as your EBT card
- 9:00 am–1:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Location
25 Bloomsbury Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
directions
Contact
410-747-HELP (4357)
https://catonsvillehelp.org/food-assistance/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
ISKCON Baltimore
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

2.94 mi
Info
Call for appointment (443) 251-8086 / 3016026547.

Reservations are made for the food between 9 am to 9;30 am before going to pick up the meals at noon
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm
- 12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
200 Bloomsbury Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
directions
Contact
(443) 251-8086
iskconbaltimore.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
40 West Assistance and Referral Center
21 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

5.01 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
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
  Must be income-eligible
  Zip code restrictions
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Monday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Next Wednesday
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 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
Location
4711 Edmondson Avenue
Uplands Park, MD 21229
directions
Contact
(410) 233-4357
https://www.40west.org/services/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Southwest Emergency Services
7 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.54 mi
Info
operates on school time and this will therefore affect the schedule for the food distribution.
- Requirements
  Call in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Monday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- Next Tuesday
  9:00 am–12:00 pm
- 9:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- 6:00 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Wednesday
Location
1201 Maple Avenue
Halethorpe, MD 21227
directions
Contact
(410) 247-8154
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Food pantry (groceries)
Woodlawn Park Church of Christ
23 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

4.9 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
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- Sun, January 18th (in 3 weeks)
  12:30 pm–2:00 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 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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Food pantry (groceries)
The Salvation Army of Howard County
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

4.4 mi
Info
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
- Open now!
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–4:00 pm
- Next Monday
  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)
St. John Baptist Church Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

4.22 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SJBCDiscover/

howard county residents
- Requirements
  ID required
  Proof of address required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Sat, January 17th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, February 21st (next month)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- Sat, March 21st (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–1:00 pm
- 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Saturday
Location
9055 Tamar Drive
Long Reach, MD 21045
directions
Contact
(301) 596-5571
stjohnbaptistchurch.org/
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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: FISH , Catonsville Emergency Assistance, The Salvation Army of Howard County
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.