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 in Essex.

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 in Essex 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 in Essex 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 in Essex that’s open today: <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-john-s-food-pantry-1">St. John’s Food Pantry</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/love-thy-neighbor-food-pantry-inc"> Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/st-stephen-s-ame-church">St. Stephen’s AME Church</a>, <a href="https://www.foodhelpline.org/resources/our-lady-of-mt-carmel">Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Essex United Methodist Church
48 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.3 mi
Info
-Might not have translators on site
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–1:00 pm
  Clothing may be available
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
  No requirements
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. John’s Food Pantry
31 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.28 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
- Tomorrow
  Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am–1:00 pm
  Must bring own bags/cart
  Call in advance for services
- This Thursday
  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)
AfriThrive Baltimore County
5 reviews
Unclaimed
30 minutes
average wait time

0.13 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, November 13th (in 3 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Thu, November 27th (next month)
  CLOSED
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Thursday
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 4th Thursday
Location
303 Eastern Boulevard
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(240) 706-1517
https://www.afrithrive.org/healthy-food-initiative
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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 in Essex.
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

0.85 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, November 2nd (in 2 weeks)
  12:15 pm
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- Sun, November 9th (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)
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
13 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

2.01 mi
Info
Call Millie for appointments

Enter through the main entrance on the left along the driveway. Ring buzzer to enter.
- Requirements
  ID required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, October 29th (next week)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Wed, November 5th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
Location
8212 Philadelphia Road
Rosedale, MD 21237
directions
Contact
(410) 866-8766
https://www.facebook.com/PrinceOfPeaceRosedale/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Community Assistance Network Food Pantry & Community Resource Center
36 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.99 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
  Proof of address required
  Proof of household income required
  Bring ID and proof of residence
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clients can visit: Once a month
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  9:00 am–10:45 am
- Tomorrow
  1:00 pm–2:45 pm
- This Thursday
  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
Location
7900 Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD 21224
directions
Contact
(410) 285-4674
https://www.canconnects.org/
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Food pantry (groceries)
Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc
37 reviews
Claimed
1 hour
average wait time

1.96 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
- Today
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 weeks)
  12:00 pm–3:00 pm
- November 11th is Veterans Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Tue, November 11th (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
Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Stephen’s AME Church
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.65 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- This 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
Location
1601 Old Eastern Avenue
Essex, MD 21221
directions
Contact
(410) 686-9392
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Food pantry (groceries)
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
19 reviews
Unclaimed
5 minutes
average wait time

1.88 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
  Limited food pantry. Offers canned and non perishable goods
Schedule
- Today
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, October 28th (next week)
  10:00 am–2:00 pm
- Tue, November 4th (in 2 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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Food pantry (groceries)
St. Clement Mary Hofbauer Church
6 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

1.98 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- This Thursday
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, October 30th (next week)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- Thu, November 6th (in 2 weeks)
  9:00 am–11:00 am
- 9:00 am–11:00 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
1212 Chesaco Avenue
Rosedale, MD 21237
directions
Contact
(410) 686-6188
https://stclementmh.org/
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Essex 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 in Essex 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 in Essex that’s open today: St. John’s Food Pantry, Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc, St. Stephen’s AME Church, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Essex for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.