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: St. Stephen’s AME Church , St. John’s Food Pantry

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)
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc
43 reviews
Claimed
50 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
Info
Must arrive at 9am to get a number. then go back at noon to receive the food
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Diapers upon availability
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, February 10th (in 3 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- 12:00 pm–3:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
155 Orville Road
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(443) 915-6449
www.lovethyneighborfoodpantry.us
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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
23 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.56 mi
Info
Once a month. You'll receive a bag of groceries (non-perishables) & $20.00 Aldi gift card.
- Requirements
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Tuesday
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 3rd (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, February 10th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- 10:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Tuesday
Location
1704 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-4972
https://www.olmcmd.org/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Stephen’s AME Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

0.88 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
Location
1601 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-9392
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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!
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Church of the Harbor
7 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.17 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, February 1st (in 2 weeks)
  12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, February 8th (in 3 weeks)
  12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- 12:15 pm
  every week on Sunday
Location
911 Mace Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-8499
https://churchoftheharbor.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Middle River Assembly of God
22 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.53 mi
Info
You need to send an email to middleriverag@gmail.com to schedule an appointment (Attention, Pastor Tina) or call 410-391-7993

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- Requirements
  ID required
  Appointments required
  Contact in advance for services
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Next Sunday
  11:00 am
- Sun, February 1st (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am
- Sun, February 8th (in 3 weeks)
  11:00 am
- 11:00 am
  every week on Sunday
Location
9620 Bird River Road
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 391-7993
https://middleriverag.org/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Essex United Methodist Church
61 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.67 mi
Info
-Might not have translators on site
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
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
  No requirements
- Wed, February 4th (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
Location
524 Maryland Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-2867
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Food pantry (groceries)
Middle River Baptist Church
26 reviews
Unclaimed
3 minutes
average wait time

0.99 mi
Info
Clothing closet is open on 2nd and 4th Saturday, 8:30am-11:30am.
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Next Wednesday
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, February 4th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Wed, February 11th (in 3 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
- Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Wednesday
Location
610 Middle River Road
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 686-8810
http://www.middleriver.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. John’s Food Pantry
38 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

1.63 mi
Info
Community dinner on the last Tuesday of each month.
- Requirements
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Today
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
- 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
- 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
Location
518 Franklin Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 687-4621
www.stjohnsofessex.org
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Freedom Outreach
22 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

1.51 mi
- Requirements
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- Fri, January 30th (next week)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- Fri, February 6th (in 2 weeks)
  Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
- Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm
  every week on Friday
- Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm
Location
914 Middle River Road
Middle River, MD 21220
directions
Contact
(410) 420-1011
www.myfreedom.org
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Food pantry (groceries)
Hunger for Change
27 reviews
Claimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.58 mi
Info
For pick-up, contact Marge Advised to arrive early for the line
- Requirements
  Drive-Thru Only
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Emergency food available. Call to inquire.
  Delivery may be available
Schedule
- Thu, February 5th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am
- Thu, February 19th (in 4 weeks)
  12:00 pm
- Thu, March 5th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 1st Thursday
- 12:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Thursday
Location
99 Stemmers Run Road
Baltimore, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(443) 838-2126
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: St. Stephen’s AME Church, St. John’s Food Pantry
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.