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

    St. John’s Food Pantry

    42 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.36 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 Tuesday

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

    • 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), Food pantry (groceries)

    62 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    0.57 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, April 8th (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

    Contact

    (410) 686-2867
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.47 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, April 5th (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm

      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Sun, April 12th (in 3 weeks)

      12:15 pm

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

      every week on Sunday

    Contact

    (410) 686-8499

    https://churchoftheharbor.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 Back River Highlands.

  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)

    16 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.67 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, April 8th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Wed, April 15th (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)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.41 mi


    Info

    The Hope & Freedom Pantry is a church‑run program that provides monthly drive‑thru distribution of nonperishable groceries from the Life Source parking lot. It is part of Life Source Churches’ community outreach.

    • Requirements

      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Sat, April 4th (next week)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, May 2nd (in 2 months)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (in 3 months)

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    43 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.12 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. Documents needed for pantry service ( https://www.canconnects.org/_files/ugd/bc52ba_66b5a2dc4a3a447ab737d9d2cb47b94f.pdf)

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      9:00 am–10:45 am

    • Next Monday

      1:00 pm–2:45 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      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

    Contact

    (410) 285-4674

    https://www.canconnects.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    20 minutes

    average wait time

    0.6 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Thu, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, April 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Thursday

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 4th Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.74 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, April 9th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • Thu, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      9:00 am–11:00 am

    • 9:00 am–11:00 am

      every week on Thursday

    Contact

    (410) 686-6188

    https://stclementmh.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.63 mi


    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • 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

    • Next Thursday

      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

    Contact

    (410) 686-9392
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    30 reviews

    Claimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.46 mi


    Info

    For pick-up, contact Marge Advised to arrive early for the line

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
      • Drive-thru only
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      10:00 am

    • Thu, April 16th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, May 7th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Contact

    (443) 838-2126
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Back River Highlands 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 Back River Highlands 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?

    You can browse these pages for resources in Back River Highlands to see if any are 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 in Back River Highlands.

  20. Where are you located?

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