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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    ISKCON Baltimore (Hare Krishna Temple) — Free Vegetarian Meals (Prasadam)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.36 mi


    Info

    ISKCON Baltimore provides free vegetarian hot meals (prasadam) to the public. Weekday meals are distributed as scheduled to‑go pickups, and a free in‑person vegetarian feast is offered on Sundays after the temple program. Through its Hunger Free Zone initiative, the temple also distributes free vegan meals across Baltimore City via a mobile food truck.

    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Today

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      1:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • 1:00 pm–2:00 pm

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

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of ISKCON Baltimore (Hare Krishna Temple) — Free Vegetarian Meals (Prasadam)

    Location

    200 Bloomsbury Avenue

    Catonsville, MD 21228

    directions

    Contact

    (301) 602-6547

    https://iskconbaltimore.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.09 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

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.24 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

      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Proof of household income required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      CLOSED

    • This Wednesday

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      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

  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 Catonsville.

  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)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.11 mi


    Info

    • operates on school time and this will therefore affect the schedule for the food distribution.
    • They do offer shelf stable food items and toiletries as well as assistance but it’s during school hours they may not answer the phone due to busyness but they are available and willing to help after 9:30am and before 12pm on Mondays
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    1.91 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 6th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • 9:00 am–10:00 am

      every week on Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    19 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    2.44 mi


    Info

    Self select including limited frozen meats and some fresh produce as available. On the fourth Friday of the month, milk and eggs.

    Nearest bus: Bus #76 is a .4 mile, 9 minute walk to Wilkens & Leeds Citilink Purple is a .9 mile, 22 minute walk to Beechfield Ave & Thornfield

    • In 2023 we will be open Wednesday 11/22 before Thanksgiving, and closed on Friday. We will be open as usual on the Fridays before Christmas and New Years.

    • In 2024 we anticipate being open on Wednesday 3/27, and closed on Good Friday, then again, open the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and closed the Friday after.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Friday

      Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      Other: 1:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Sunday

      Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

    • Other: 1:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 1:30 pm–3:30 pm

      every week on Sunday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 12:00 pm–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.04 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.84 mi


    Info

    Food distribution takes place in the parking lot. See updates at https://www.facebook.com/StillmeadowCommunity/

    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Thu, June 11th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.14 mi


    Info

    • When arriving, clients should pull up to the side of the building that's alongside Shelbourne avenue where the big awning is.
    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, June 9th (in 2 weeks)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm–5:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 3rd Saturday

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    3.03 mi


    Info

    Community food pantry providing free groceries (primarily canned and other nonperishables) and a free clothing closet for individuals and families in need; programs are open to the public and operate from Project PLASE’s main campus.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry

    Schedule

    • This Thursday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Friday

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Thu, June 4th (next week)

      Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Other material needs: 10:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Thursday, Friday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Catonsville 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 Catonsville 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 Catonsville that’s open today: ISKCON Baltimore (Hare Krishna Temple) — Free Vegetarian Meals (Prasadam), Catonsville Emergency Assistance, 40 West Assistance and Referral Center, Southwest Emergency Services

  20. Where are you located?

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