Food Banks / Maryland

Food Pantries, Food Banks and Free Meals in Maryland

Search for food assistance throughout Maryland, including food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

Hours, eligibility rules, and food availability may change. Contact the organization before visiting whenever possible.

Active Programs 157 approved listings in Maryland
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Apostolic House of Prayer Food Bank

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Millersville, MD 413 Headquarters Drive, Suite 3
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Our Food Bank works in conjunction with the Anne Arundel County Coalition to end hunger and homelessness. We are operational every Wednesday at 8:30 pm. However, if someone has an emergency, our mission is to accommodate them. Food is avail...

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Beth-El Temple Church of Christ Soup Kitchen

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baltimore, MD 3910 West Rogers Avenue
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

In verse 35 of the Gospel according to Matthew, it states, "For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat. . ." The burden to feed the hungry fell on Missionary Roslyn Wright. On Wednesday, February 25, 2009, the Beth-El Temple Soup Kit...

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Bethany Baptist Church Food Pantry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baltimore, MD 2616 Ridgely Street
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

Mission: To provide nutritious meals once a week and distribute food monthly to individuals of the community who are in need.

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Christian Liberty Church Food Pantry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Baltimore, MD 2401 Liberty Heights Ave., Suite 1101
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

1. Are you or someone you know in need of food? Christian Liberty Church offers both perishable and non-perishable food items to the members of CLC as well as to those in the community who are in need. Non-perishable food items such as cann...

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Grace Lutheran Church - FISH Food Pantry

Free groceries Hot meals Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
La Plata, MD 1200 Charles St.
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The FISH ministry at Grace provides 3 days of meals to families who are in crisis.

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LaVale United Methodist Church

Free groceries Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
Lavale, MD 565 National Highway
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Food Pantry is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. for Maryland residents. Identification is required for receiving 6 boxes of food a year.

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LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. - Samaritan Project

Free groceries Children and family programs Direct service not yet confirmed Not recently verified
La Plata, MD 101 Catalpa Drive, Suite 103
Schedule: Schedule not listed
Access: Appointment or walk-in status not listed

The Samaritan Project is a food and clothing program that is available to anyone in need. The food pantry is a non-perishable goods pantry available for anyone who requests food. LifeStyles is in constant need of non-perishable items such a...

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Where can I find free food in Maryland?

Use the city links on this page or search by ZIP code to compare pantries, meal programs, and other food assistance listings.

Do programs have the same requirements statewide?

No. Requirements vary by organization and program. A listing may mention documents, appointments, referrals, or service areas when that information is available.

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