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Food pantry (groceries)

Southwest Emergency Services

7 reviews

Unclaimed

10 minutes

average wait time


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

  • Next Monday

    9:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Next Tuesday

    9:00 am–12:00 pm

  • Next 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

Map of Southwest Emergency Services

Location

1201 Maple Avenue

Halethorpe, MD 21227

directions

Contact

(410) 247-8154
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How do I get food?

You can receive food by visiting Southwest Emergency Services, March 30th at 9:00 AM in 2 days. Make sure to check each resource to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements–Southwest Emergency Services requires: Call in advance for services.

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 Southwest Emergency Services during operating hours — no pre-registration required.

What kind of food do they have?

Food pantries like Southwest Emergency Services 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, Southwest Emergency Services may have different options on different days, so it is hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

Is Southwest Emergency Services open today?

Southwest Emergency Services 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. Southwest Emergency Services is located at 1201 Maple Avenue!

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.