Below you will find a list of food resources for the state of Maryland, including emergency help, government resources, information from University of Maryland, and county resources including local food pantries and charity organizations.
Helpful Tips
- You do NOT need SNAP to get food from food pantries or food distribution events.
- Check before attending:
- Hours and day of the week
- Other requirements such as providing zip code or bringing identification - Check Facebook or call prior to attending
- If you can’t leave home, ask if they offer delivery.
- Hours and rules can change — if you have access, look online for their website, Instagram, or Facebook for announcements. You can also call first, if possible.
Call ahead to find out if your local pantry offers other basic supplies:
- Soap, toothpaste, toilet paper
- Baby supplies (diapers, wipes, formula)
- Pet food
State Resources
211 Maryland - Free, confidential service connecting Maryland residents with emergency and food resources
Capital Area Food Bank - Locate a food pantry in Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties
Maryland Food Bank - Locate a food pantry in all counties except Montgomery and Prince George's
Maryland Emergency Food Program Sites - Map of Mobile/soup kitchens, shelters/delivered meals
Maryland Farmers Market Guide - English and Español - find locations, hours of operation, and accepted benefits
Maryland Department of Emergency Management - Emergency SNAP information
Maryland Food System Resiliency Council - Link to emergency resources in addition to other professional resources, reports and food insecurity map
Marylanders Impacted by Federal Actions - Resources related to unemployment, housing, health, SNAP/cash assistance
What the New H.R. 1 (2025) Budget Law Means for SNAP in Maryland- SNAP information
eGovernment Resources - To help Marylanders apply online for government services, Marylanders Online has developed a series of user-friendly eGov learning modules, developed by the Univ. of Maryland Extension
UMD Resources
SNAP-Ed Eat Smart - Recipes, cooking and food resource management resources for families
NourishNet - Videos and handouts for making the most of your food resources, also in Español
Farms and Markets - Food benefit resources
Food Access Orgs - Farm to food assistance supports, novel food access models, pantry gardens, nutrition education
Food Gardening- videos and other resources for starting and caring for food gardens.
UMD-Campus Resources
UMD Campus Pantry - The UMD Campus Pantry is open to help students, faculty, and staff experiencing food insecurity.
EdTerps Pantry - The EdTerps Pantry is open whenever the Benjamin Building is open, Student Lounge (0211)
School Meal Resources
Families can submit free and reduced price meal forms at any point during the school year if their status has changed. Here is a link to income eligibility.
Maryland Hunger Solutions has links to all district's forms here (scroll down a bit-links don’t work). The forms should be on the school district food and nutrition website, or they can also call the school and ask how to access a paper form.
The following counties offer free school meals to all students in all schools. There are other individual schools that offer free school meals to inquire.
- Allegany
- Baltimore City
- Baltimore County
- Caroline
- Dorchester
- Kent
- Somerset
- Wicomico
Resources for Pets
Maryland Pet Food Pantries by County - includes resources for all Maryland counties except Somerset
Baltimore
Bmore Kind Pet Food Bank - Baltimore Humane Society
Kibble Connection pet food assistance
Chloe’s Food Pantry-Baltimore Hampden Neighborhood
Montgomery, Prince George's, other county listings
County Resources
Click on your county to find a list of resources available in your area.
Allegany
- Food Resources in Allegany County - List of food pantries from the Western Md Food Council
- Allegany County Health Department Nutrition Program
- Western MD Food Bank
- Allegany County Human Resources Development Commission
Anne Arundel
- Eastport Community Food Pantry - 3rd Saturday at 11 am, staple foods, frozen meats, health and hygiene items
- Food Council
- Food Bank
- Heritage Baptist Church Food Pantry - Tuesdays 9 - 11 am, proof of Annapolis residency required
- OLPH Food Pantry - Wednesdays and Fridays 10 am - noon, Fridays 5:30 - 7:30 pm
- Riva Trace Baptist Church Food Pantry - check for eligibility
- Y in Pasadena Fresh Mart - Wednesdays 3 - 6 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 1 pm
- List of pantries throughout Anne Arundel County
- Caring Cupboard: https://www.caringcupboardllc.com/ with active social media: https://www.facebook.com/CaringCupboardMaryland
- Christian Assistance Program- CAP Food Pantry: Tuesday 11a-1p and Thursday 3-5p https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61583321167761
- North County Emergency Outreach Network (NCEON): Monday, Wednesday and Friday-10 AM to 12:00 PM Clients must arrive by 11:45 AM to allow processing time. https://nceonglenburnie.wixsite.com/nceon-1
- Crofton Christian Caring Council: Crofton Food Pantry M, W, F; 10:00am – 12:30pm
Baltimore City
- City support for residents during the shutdown www.baltimorecity.gov/shutdown
- Baltimore City Food Access Program – Helps connect people to nearby pantries and grocery delivery for seniors or people who can’t leave home.
- Website: health.baltimorecity.gov/food-access
- West Gate Assistance and Referral Center
- Address: 4711 Edmondson Ave, Baltimore, MD 21229
- Offers food, hygiene items, and “Pantry on the Go” events.
- Website: westgatebaltimore.org
- Brooklyn Park Healthy Food Pantry - open Thursdays 4-6 pm by appointment, canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods
- Deaf Shalom Zone’s Food Door - open Fridays noon - 3 pm, Sundays 1:30 - 3:30 pm, groceries
- Fishes & Loaves Pantry - open M-F 9:30 am - noon, 1-3 pm
- OLV Food Pantry - open Saturdays 9-10 am, non-perishable food and toiletries
- Food for Health: https://www.aidshealth.org/locations/md-baltimore-ffh/
You can search 211md.org → Find Food in Baltimore City for a list of free food sites by ZIP code.
Baltimore County
If you live in the county, use the Food Pantry Map to find nearby help:
- Baltimore County Food Pantry Locator:
baltimorecountymd.gov/foodpantries - Community Assistance Network Pantry
- 7900 E Baltimore St, Dundalk, MD 21224
- Provides free groceries, household items, and hygiene supplies.
- Website: canconnects.org
If you are a senior, call 410-887-2594 for the County Senior Food Assistance Program.
- Catonsville Emergency Assistance - by appointment, for Catonsville residents, supplemental groceries
- Holy Nativity Food Pantry - open Tuesdays 3-5 pm, perishable and non-perishable food, paper products, clothes
- South West Emergency Services - open MWF 9 am to 11:30 am, perishable and non-perishable food, personal care items
- Baltimore North Cluster Food Bank - 19401 Midddletown Road, Parkton, MD 21120 Monday and Saturday - 10 am-12 noon; Wednesday - 5-7 pm *NOTE* no web presence
- Hereford Food Bank - Serving Sparks, Freeland, Upperco, White Hall, and Butler only Tuesday & Thursday - 1-3 pm; Saturday - 9-11:30 am
Calvert
- Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry - open M-W 9 am - noon
- Food Assistance in Calvert County - lists of pantries and soup kitchens
- Southern MD Food Connection
- Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry: Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30p.m. https://chesapeakechurch.org/food-pantry/
- Solomons Mission Center Food Pantry: does not require proof of need or residence location, community garden, monthly dinners https://www.solomonsmissioncenter.org/
Caroline
Carroll
- Carroll County Food Resources - a list of resources throughout the county
- Free Food Resources - an interactive list of food resources in the county
Cecil
- Cecil County Food Pantries - a list of pantries along with a calendar for when they are available
- Cecil County Food Assistance - The Cecil County Help Center’s food pantry is designed to help those facing food insecurity in our community. Thanks to generous donations from individuals and organizations, we provide food directly to those in need. Open M-F 9 - 11:45 am and 1 - 3:15 pm.
Charles
- Southern Maryland Food Bank
- Charles County Food Connection - a list of pantries
- College of Southern Maryland LaPlata Campus Pantry - https://www.csmd.edu/student-services/health-wellness/hawkfeeder/index.html
Dorchester
- List of food pantries for the region
- Mid-Shore Food Council (Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot) - food pantries listed by day
- Mid Shore Meals til Monday: https://midshoremealstilmonday.org/
Frederick
- List of food pantries and other food resources
Downtown Food Bank
Address: 14 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mondays and Wednesdays
- 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Trinity Food Bank
Address: 6040 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21703
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
- 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Garrett
Harford
Howard
- Bridgeway Community Church - pantry opened after Sunday Service, around noon
- Howard County Food Bank - open Tu, Th 1-4 pm, Wed 1-7 pm, by appointment on Sat. 9 am - 1 pm, hours vary with the November and December holidays. Check the website.
- County list of food pantries and hot meals
- Open Doors Food Pantry - open third Saturday of the month, 9-10 am
- Food Map: https://www.hclhic.org/fodmap-The Howard County Food Connection Map is an interactive tool to help you find low-cost, accessible food and nutrition resources in the County.
- HCC Campus Food Pantry - https://www.howardcc.edu/services--support/basic-needs-and-emergency-support/food-resources-fueling-dragons/ - The Fueling Dragons program at Howard Community College provides resources to overcome food insecurity and develop lifelong healthy habits and skills. Valid student ID required.
Kent
Montgomery
- Food Council Resource Map - lists over 100 resources in the county
- Manna Food Center
- Food Distribution Events calendar - food distribution events listed by date
- So What Else Food Rescue Bank - open by appointment, Mondays and Fridays 8:30 am - 4 pm, Tuesdays - Thursdays 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Saturdays 7 am - 1 pm
- Shutdown Impacts and Resources for Impacted Workers
Prince George's
Queen Anne's
- Food resources throughout the county
- Haven Ministries Emergency Food Pantries
- Main Food Pantry
- 206 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown, MD
- Hours:
- Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
- Tuesday 8:30am – 7pm
- Food Pantry Truck
- 407 Dudley Corner Rd., Sudlersville, MD
- Hours:
- Tuesdays & Fridays 9am – 5pm
- Main Food Pantry
- Queen Anne's County Area Agency on Aging Food Resource Guide
St. Mary's
Somerset
Talbot
Washington
- Food Pantry - Washington County Community Action Council - application required
- List of Washington County Food Pantries
- The Hope Center (Food Access) - Daily Meals - Monday-Saturday 12-12:30pm and 6:30-7pm: https://www.hopecenterhagerstown.org/food-programs
- City of Hagerstown Food Resources Guide
Wicomico
- List of food resources in Wicomico County
- Tri County Food Pantry List
- Adopt-A-Block - Mondays 9:00-11:00am Wednesdays 1:00-3:00pm, appointment needed to access food pantry
Worcester
Maryland residents seeking help accessing food resources can call the Marylanders Online Call Center toll-free at 1-866-206-8467 (Monday–Friday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., and Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.)
or visit marylandersonline.umd.edu/get-help/guided-learning/contact-navigator for assistance.
Local Food Policy Councils:
- Anne Arundel Food Council
- Baltimore City Food Policy Action Coalition (Food PAC)
- Baltimore County Food Pantry Locator:
baltimorecountymd.gov/foodpantries
- Baltimore County Food Pantry Locator:
- Caroline County Food Stability Workgroup
- Frederick County Food Council
- Howard County Food Council
- Kent County Food Council
- Lower Shore Food Council (Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester)
- Mid-Shore Food Council (Caroline, Dorchester, Talbot)
- Montgomery County Food Council
- Prince George’s Food Equity Council
- Prince George’s Food Equity Council map: https://pgcfec.org/resources/find-food-food-pantry-listings/
- Upper Shore Food Council (Cecil, Kent, Queen Anne’s)
- Western MD Food Council (Allegany, Garrett, Washington)
Local Health Improvement Coalition (LHIC) Food Security Subcommittees:
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