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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Catonsville Emergency Assistance

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    5 minutes

    average wait time

    0.95 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

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      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

    Map of Catonsville Emergency Assistance

    Location

    25 Bloomsbury Avenue

    Catonsville, MD 21228

    directions

    Contact

    410-747-HELP (4357)

    https://catonsvillehelp.org/food-assistance/

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    8 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    2.31 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
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      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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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    1 review

    Unclaimed

    no ratings yet

    0.81 mi


    Info

    • Call for appointment (443) 251-8086 / 3016026547.
    • Reservations are made for the food between 9 am to 9;30 am before going to pick up the meals at noon
    • Requirements

      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      12:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      12:00 pm

    • 12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 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 Oak Forest.

  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)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    3.2 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

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      9:30 am

    • This Wednesday

      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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    2.51 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, May 2nd (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 9th (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)

    7 reviews

    Unclaimed

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    2.41 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

    • This Tuesday

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (next week)

      3:00 pm–5:00 pm

    • Tue, May 5th (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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    2.81 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Tuesday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, April 28th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 5th (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

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    4.09 mi


    Info

    The Lansdowne Interfaith Food Pantry, a program of St. Clement Catholic Church, distributes free groceries to households experiencing food insecurity. Clients receive assistance based on their needs.

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Call in advance for services
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • This Saturday

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 9th (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, May 23rd (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

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

    25 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    3.42 mi


    Info

    Community‑based resource center in West Baltimore’s Irvington neighborhood providing free hot lunch and a wide range of supports including job placement, case management, behavioral health and recovery support, GED and workforce training, legal/expungement and benefits assistance, computer literacy, health education, and referrals.

    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Other social services available

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • This Tuesday

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Food pantry (groceries): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Saturday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:00 am–12:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    8 minutes

    average wait time

    2.72 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, April 30th (next week)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • Thu, May 7th (in 2 weeks)

      12:00 pm–1:30 pm

    • 12:00 pm–1:30 pm

      every week on Thursday

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest 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 Oak Forest.

  20. Where are you located?

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