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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc

    49 reviews

    Claimed

    43 minutes

    average wait time

    1.38 mi

    Info

    Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry is a faith-based nonprofit providing free groceries with no special requirements. Clients receive numbers for same-day food distribution. The pantry offers a variety of perishable and nonperishable items.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Fresh produce
      • Toiletries may be available

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      12:00 pm–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 12:00 pm–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Love Thy Neighbor Food Pantry Inc

    Location

    5870 Belair Rd

    Baltimore, MD 21206

    directions

    Contact

    (443) 915-6449

    https://lovethyneighborfoodpantry.us/

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

    Essex United Methodist Church

    64 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.88 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, July 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

    Map of Essex United Methodist Church

    Location

    524 Maryland Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

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

    St. Stephen’s AME Church

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.8 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

    Map of St. Stephen’s AME Church

    Location

    1601 Old Eastern Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-9392
  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 Hilltop Park.

  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), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    St. John’s Food Pantry

    49 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.03 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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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

    31 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    1.04 mi

    Info

    Our food pantry services those in zip codes 21220, 21221, 21222 and 21237. A valid photo ID/driver’s license is required. Resources are limited to once every 30 days per family. You'll receive a bag of groceries (non-perishables) & $20.00 Aldi gift card.

    • Requirements

      • You can visit once a month
      • ID required
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Next Tuesday

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 7th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • Tue, July 14th (in 3 weeks)

      10:00 am–2:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–2:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    Map of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel.

    Location

    1704 Old Eastern Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-4972

    https://www.olmc-stclare.org/

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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Church of the Harbor

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.02 mi

    Info

    Contact: Bill Ledford and Russel Purkey

    https://www.facebook.com/churchoftheharbor/

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:15 pm

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

    • Sun, July 5th (in 2 weeks)

      12:15 pm

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

    • Sun, July 12th (in 3 weeks)

      12:15 pm

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

    • 12:15 pm

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Church of the Harbor

    Location

    911 Mace Avenue

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 686-8499

    https://churchoftheharbor.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Middle River Baptist Church

    28 reviews

    Unclaimed

    3 minutes

    average wait time

    2.39 mi

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 11th (in 2 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Sat, July 25th (in 4 weeks)

      Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 4th Saturday

    • Food pantry (groceries): 8:30 am–11:30 am

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of Middle River Baptist Church

    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)

    Middle River Assembly of God

    24 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    2.91 mi

    Info

    • You need to send an email to middleriverag@gmail.com to schedule an appointment (Attention, Pastor Tina) or call 410-391-7993
    • Leave a message for food pantry
    • Then an appointment will be set up at that time

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am

    • Sun, July 5th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • Sun, July 12th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am

    • 11:00 am

      every week on Sunday

    Map of Middle River Assembly of God

    Location

    9620 Bird River Road

    Middle River, MD 21220

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 391-7993

    https://middleriverag.org/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    AfriThrive Baltimore County

    11 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.25 mi

    Info

    AfriThrive provides culturally relevant, nutritious food for African diaspora and minority families through its Healthy Food Initiative. This pantry uses a client-choice model where you select your own groceries, similar to shopping at a store. Offerings include fresh produce, pantry staples, and culturally familiar items such as pumpkin leaves, plantains, and cassava flour. The organization also connects clients to nutrition education and other social services. AfriThrive sources food from its own community farm and local partners to ensure quality and cultural relevance.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Client choice pantry
      • Other social services available
      • Fresh produce
      • Delivery may be available

    Schedule

    • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, July 23rd (in 4 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 13th (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

    Map of AfriThrive Baltimore County

    Location

    303 Eastern Boulevard

    Essex, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

    (240) 706-1517

    https://www.afrithrive.org/healthy-food-initiative

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Hunger for Change

    31 reviews

    Claimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    1.13 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, July 16th (in 3 weeks)

      12:00 pm

    • Thu, August 6th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am

    • 10:00 am

      every month on the 1st Thursday

    • 12:00 pm

      every month on the 3rd Thursday

    Map of Hunger for Change

    Location

    99 Stemmers Run Road

    Baltimore, MD 21221

    directions

    Contact

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

    Every location is different! Some places in Hilltop Park 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 Hilltop Park 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 Hilltop Park that’s open today: Middle River Baptist Church

  20. Where are you located?

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