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    Food pantry (groceries), Other

    Deaf Shalom Zone, Community Meal

    19 reviews

    Claimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.33 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

    Map of Deaf Shalom Zone, Community Meal

    Location

    1040 South Beechfield Avenue

    Baltimore, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 242-6303

    https://deafshalomzone.org/contact-us

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    1.14 mi


    Info

    This food pantry provides groceries by appointment only. Clients must register in advance, and bring a valid ID and proof of address. Please reserve your ticket online for a smooth process. Open to everyone.

    Here is the link to register for the Women of Valor Food Pantry: https://wv3.io/bK5wX59L

    • Requirements

      • ID required
      • Proof of address required
      • Call in advance for services
      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • This Wednesday

      11:00 am–3:00 pm

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Tuesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Wednesday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Thursday

    • 11:00 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Friday

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    1.3 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 23rd (in 2 weeks)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, June 6th (next month)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every 2 weeks on Saturday

  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 Oaklee.

  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)

    17 reviews

    Unclaimed

    25 minutes

    average wait time

    0.63 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 16th (next week)

      9:00 am–10:00 am

    • Sat, May 23rd (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)

    29 reviews

    Claimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.17 mi


    Info

    An open‑market, client‑choice food rescue pantry where participants can walk in during open hours and receive free fresh fruits and vegetables. Seniors 65+ with mobility challenges may qualify for in‑home delivery. Participants are encouraged to return food scraps for composting as part of the organization’s zero‑waste mission.

    • Requirements

      • Registration required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • Today

      2:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–1:00 pm

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

    • 2:00 pm–6:00 pm

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

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    Food pantry (groceries), Other material needs

    3 reviews

    Unclaimed

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    1.66 mi


    Info

    Our clothing closet and food pantry are open to the public from 10am-1pm on Thursdays and Fridays. We offer various food items, as well as clothing of all sizes, including small knick knacks and shoes. We ask that you bring your own bag for transporting items. Please no contractor bags or XL trash bags. We want to have enough items for everyone in need. We hope to see you!

    • 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, May 14th (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

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

    26 reviews

    Unclaimed

    average user rating

    0.94 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

    • Today

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

    • Today

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

    • Tomorrow

      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)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    13 minutes

    average wait time

    0.74 mi


    • Requirements

      • ID required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Tomorrow

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 12th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Tue, May 19th (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)

    23 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.85 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

      10:00 am–1:00 pm

    • 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

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    9 reviews

    Unclaimed

    10 minutes

    average wait time

    1.35 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

      • Call in advance for services
    • Tomorrow

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • This Wednesday

      9:00 am–12:00 pm

      • Call in advance for services
    • 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

  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Oaklee 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 Oaklee 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 Oaklee that’s open today: Women of Valor and The Seeds Institute, 4MyCiTy Inc., Catholic Charities – My Brother’s Keeper (MBK), 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 Oaklee 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 Oaklee 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 Oaklee, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.