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Food pantry (groceries)

AfriThrive Baltimore County

11 reviews

Unclaimed

10 minutes

average wait time

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

  • This Thursday

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Thu, July 9th (in 2 weeks)

    10:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Thu, July 23rd (in 4 weeks)

    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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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting AfriThrive Baltimore County, June 25th at 10:00 AM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and any notes–AfriThrive Baltimore County doesn’t have any requirements, so just arrive during operating hours!

Can someone deliver the food to my house?

Delivery services are very limited and are usually reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we can help you find options in your area.

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?

No appointment needed! Just show up to AfriThrive Baltimore County during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like AfriThrive Baltimore County offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. 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 do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

Do they have meat?

Unfortunately, AfriThrive Baltimore County may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is AfriThrive Baltimore County open today?

AfriThrive Baltimore County is not open today! If you don’t see anything else open today, please let us know and we can search for additional options.

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office for in-person visits. AfriThrive Baltimore County is located at 303 Eastern Boulevard!

Can I get a reminder before my visit?

Yes! Tap the "Remind me" bell above to get a reminder via text or WhatsApp before it opens, so you don’t forget your visit.

Can I build a weekly food schedule?

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

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 near you, answer questions, and connect you with the right resources.