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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Helping Hurting People

    4 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 mi


    Info

    Please call 211 for referral and appointment.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      12:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

    Map of Helping Hurting People

    Location

    7629B Spencer Road

    Glen Burnie, MD 21060

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 766-7690
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.45 mi


    Info

    serves Anne Arundel County

    Requires ID for adults and birth certificates for children in the household

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Drive-thru only
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      5:30 pm–7:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:30 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

    • 5:30 pm–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday

    Contact

    Www.harvestresources.net

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

    33 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.25 mi


    Info

    **Requirements: **

    1. Photo ID, proof of income, and mail with recent postmark within the week.
    2. Proof of residence in Northern Anne Arundel (Glen Burnie, Hanover, Linthicum, Pasadena, Severn, 21225 part of Anne Arundel County)
    3. Book an appointment for assistance. Call in advance.
    4. Fresh produce once a month usually on the 4th Wednesday of month
    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Wednesday

      Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 9:00 am–3:00 pm

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

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am–1:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday, Friday

  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 Gatewater.

  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)

    29 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    1.64 mi


    Info

    HPC Food Pantry is open for distribution of groceries every Tuesday from 10:45 am to 1:30 pm in the back parking lot.

    Families and individuals are eligible to receive groceries once a month. Eligibility requirements are:

    Photo ID Must be a resident of Anne Arundel County

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Diapers/baby essentials may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:45 am

    • Next Thursday

      12:30 pm–1:30 pm

    • 10:45 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:30 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    5 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.89 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      4:00 pm

    • Tue, June 2nd (next month)

      4:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 months)

      4:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm

      every month on the 1st Tuesday

  10. Food pantry (groceries)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    2.25 mi


    • Requirements

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

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Friday

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, June 12th (next month)

      3:00 pm

    • Fri, July 10th (in 2 months)

      3:00 pm

    • 3:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    13 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    3.7 mi


    Info

    Make account to schedule appointment at https://mdfoodbank.link2feed.com/ All appointments must be made online. You can make appointments twice a month. Make appointment 4 days before.

    Registration on website required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit twice a month
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 14th (in 2 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Thu, May 21st (in 3 weeks)

      4:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • 4:00 pm–6:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    10 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    4.56 mi


    Info

    This food pantry offers a welcoming self-service setup for clients. Food is generously donated by grocery stores, often based on 'sell by' dates.

    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      9:00 am–9:30 am

    • Today

      11:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–10:30 am

    • 10:00 am–10:30 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 10:45 am–11:15 am

      every week on Tuesday

    • 7:00 pm–7:50 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 9:00 am–9:30 am

      every week on Saturday

    • 11:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Saturday

  13. Street view

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

    50 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    4.54 mi


    Info

    Lineup at 7am to receive ticket outside of building, serves first 100 people Baby Pantry is open on Tuesdays from 9AM-12PM. The Baby Pantry has a designated list that may be full at any time. Call 410-355-6707 and inquire about Baby Pantry to see if our list or waitlist is open!

    Every Monday from 9AM-3PM we have the Medstar Harbor Hospital Mobile Medical Unit on site as they offer pharmacy, medical advice, and more!

    On-site registration required

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once every 2 weeks
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
      • Registration required
      • Community services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Next Monday

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am

    • Next Monday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am

    • Next Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:00 am

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 11:00 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

  14. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Gatewater 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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 Gatewater do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  17. 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.

  18. 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 Gatewater that’s open today: Celestial Manna at SPEP

  19. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Gatewater for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 or on WhatsApp between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

  20. 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.

  21. Can I build a weekly food schedule?

    Yes — you can use Lemontree to build a calendar of upcoming pantry visits in Gatewater 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.

  22. 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 Gatewater, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.