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2 1 1 Maryland at First
Call for Help - United Way of Central Maryland
Dial 2 1 1 available to
Verizon landline and wireless customers or 410-685-0525 for Greater Baltimore area
only; 1-800-492-0618 toll free throughout Maryland
TTY: 410-685-2159 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. All other hours dial
Maryland Relay 711.
Experienced staff members help callers explore their
problems and connects them of the public, nonprofit and private community resources that can help with their
situation. This service is free and confidential. Callers may remain
anonymous. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Baltimore County Department of Health - WIC Program
6401 York Road 3rd Floor
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-887-6000
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants and Children, better known as the WIC program, serves to safeguard
the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who have a
medical or nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement
diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
Baltimore County Department of Social Services
410-853-3000 24
hours a day
This unit will take your call and connect you with
the people who can best help you. Visit the
district office closest to where you live for additional information
about eligibility and applying for
Temporary Case Assistance ( T C A ),
food
stamps, etc.
A Helping
Hand in Hard Times
Baltimore County Government has developed this directory of the most frequently
used links for residents with major human services issues.
Maryland Problemsolver: Resources
for Maryland Families
created by Maryland State Government
A state-sponsored portal offering qualifying citizens help to locate and access
a range of State assistive programs and services.
Local Emergency Food:
Assistance Center of Towson Churches
120 West Pennsylvania Avenue
Towson, Maryland 21204
410-296-4855
Five day supply of nonperishable food; gift certificate available within our
boundary; baby food, formula, and some baby items; also referrals to other
food pantries. The area served includes north to Pennsylvania Line, west to
Falls Road., includes zip codes 21212, 21234, 21239 and Northeast Baltimore
City.
Catonsville Emergency Assistance
Network, Inc.
25 Bloomsbury Avenue
Catonsville, Maryland 21228
410-747-4357
Eligible clients may receive one week of groceries for their family three
times a year. Contingent upon availability of groceries and special
circumstances, additional grocery assistance may be authorized. During the
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, the Network provides holiday dinner
baskets. Identification and proof of residence needed for assistance.
Services are restricted to Baltimore County households in zip code 21228,
and some of 21244, 21207 and 21229.
Christus Victor Lutheran Church
9833 Harford Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21234
410-668-8089 for information
E-MAIL:
office@christusvictorlutheran.org
Walk-in food pantry opened on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Must live
in these zip codes: 21234, 21236, 21286. Photo identification
required. Please call.
Church of God of Dundalk
6 Yorkway
Dundalk, Maryland 21222
410-284-0722.
Canned goods for those needing food. Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12
noon. Must be need-based. Please phone Pastor Jeff Tomlinson, 410-284-0722.
"The Open Door" Soup Kitchen offers meals for the homeless from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
on the last Monday of each month. Call church for information.
Cockeysville Food Pantry
410-628-1932
Emergency food pantry run by Frames Memorial, Popular Grove and Texas
United Methodist Churches. Call Robert Cofiell, 410-628-1932
Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Leave message with your name & phone
number where you may be reached. A volunteer will return your call within 24
hours, determine your food need and arrange a pick up or delivery site. No
charge.
Community Assistance
Network, Inc. ( CAN )
7701 Dunmanway
Dundalk, Maryland 21222
410-285-4674
Provides emergency food to income-eligible Baltimore County residents. The
Emergency Food Package is meant only as a supplement and provides enough
food for approximately 5 to 7 days. Eligible recipients may receive
emergency food only once every 30 calendar days. Eligibility for emergency
food packages is determined through the following documents: 1) some form of
photo identification with current address; 2) proof of household income; 3)
Social Security card or cards; and 4) information related to other persons
in your household ( e.g. name, Social Security number, age ).
Community Crisis Center
725 Main Street
Reisterstown, Maryland 21136
410-526-7111
Provides emergency food every 60 days if eligible; must have photo
identification with current address. Must live in ZIP code 21071,
21136, or 21117 and bring proof of income at first visit and any visit
thereafter.
Dundalk Church of the Brethren
2660 Yorkway
Dundalk, Maryland 21222-4432
410-284-7081
Food distribution on Wednesday between 12:00 p.m. and 2 p.m. only. Food
Pantry provides canned and dry foods to individuals or families in need. Referrals taken
from Community Assistance Network.
Dundalk United Methodist Church
Food for the Spirit
6903 Mornington Road
Dundalk, Maryland 21222
410-284-4818
Walk-in soup kitchen providing a meal for anyone in need. Open on Thursdays,
4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Contact Church office, 410-284-4818
Eastern Interfaith Outreach
155 Orville Road
Essex, Maryland 21221
410-391-6181
Provides food assistance to neighbors in the Essex area.
Edgemere
Bible Church
3011 Ross Avenue
Edgemere, Maryland 21219
410-477-4149
Has food pantry. No charge. Contact church.
Edgemere Church of God
7414 Ellen Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21219
410-477-0697 by appointment
Food purchased by church is given out upon request. Call first for appointment. No charge. Contact Ron Murray,
410-477-0697.
Hereford Food Bank
410-343-0660
Emergency food pantry run by volunteers from community churches provides
groceries to residents in need. Available to residents of Monkton, Freeland,
Sparks. North to Pennsylvania line, West to Carroll County, and East to
Harford County. Open Tuesday and Thursday 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 9
a.m. to11 a.m. Call for information and location.
Jewish Community Services
- Jewish Community Food Fund
5750 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21215
410-466-9200
Distributes monetary donations and grocery store certificates to Jewish
individuals and families in need. Must be registered with the Jewish
Community Services. Certificates are picked up at 5750 Park Heights Avenue Can
accommodate Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, and Yiddish languages.
Kingdom Worship
Center
6419 York Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21212
410-377-3500
Distributes food to anyone in need. Walk-in or call 410-377-3500, Tuesday
through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Liberty Church,
Presbyterian Church of America
11301 Liberty Road
Owings Mills, Maryland 21117
410-655-5466
Non-perishable foods available for needy families. Monday through Friday 9
a.m. to 4 p.m. Walk-in or phone.
Loch Raven Baptist Church
8600 Loch Raven Boulevard
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-823-2940
Non-perishable food items available to residents or clients bounded by Hillendale, Goucher Boulevard, Old Harford, and Joppa Roads. Available by
appointment only with a referral letter from social worker. Phone
410-823-2940 for an appointment.
Lutheran Mission Society - Essex Compassion Center
438 Eastern Boulevard
Essex, Maryland 21221
410-391-6877
Clients may receive food once a month. Assists
the first 5 people at 9 a.m. Clients must stay for Bible study. Call for
information.
Maryland Dietetic Association
8920 Stephens Road
Suite 200
Laurel, MD 20723
1-800-794-1152; 410-381-3044 (leave message)
Find a dietitian and links to several nutrition websites.
Maryland Food Bank, Inc.
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
410-737-8282
A nonprofit food warehouse providing perishable and non-perishable food
items at below market prices to non-profit organizations which serve the
hungry, poor or disadvantaged. It collects surplus and unmarketable food and
other grocery products from growers, manufacturers, bakers, distributors,
wholesalers, and retailers and distributes them to qualified, nonprofit,
501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations.
Meals on Wheels of Central Maryland, Inc.
515 South Haven Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21224
410-558-0827
Operates home delivered meal service of hot dinner and cold supper for
elderly, people with disabilities, and convalescent persons unable to
shop or prepare meals for themselves.
Provides a Grocery Shopping and Delivery Program for its home delivered meal
clients. Fees are
based on a sliding scale, food stamps accepted
Moveable Feast
P.O. Box 2298
Baltimore, Maryland 21203
410-327-3420
Prepares and delivers nutritious meals and groceries to individuals and
their families - those in need and living with H I V AIDS, women living with
breast cancer and other life-challenging conditions - throughout the Greater
Baltimore Metropolitan Area. Moveable Feast also provides nutritional
counseling.
New Macedonia
Missionary Baptist Church
1400 Weyburn Road
Rosedale, Maryland 21237
410-866-8989
Walk-in food distribution on Sunday and Wednesday or when needed. Call for
information.
North Point Baptist Church
4201 North Point Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21222
410-477-4530
Staple food offered in emergency. Phone church or walk-in.
Our Lady of Hope Roman Catholic Church
1727 Lynch Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21222-3333
410-284-6600
Food pantry of non-perishable food items open
Monday through Friday. Phone parish office one day before pick-up. Call for information. Must
live in the Dundalk area.
Perry Hall United Methodist Church
9515 Belair Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21236
410-256-1897
Provides non-perishable food items for three days of balanced meals. Foods
are not suitable for homeless, since there is some kitchen preparation
required. We do not have a zip-code restriction, and will help every thirty
days if necessary. Hours: Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proof of
income required ( must be within federal guidelines ); also current picture
identification. Call
for appointment. No walk-ins. Contact Lida Diller, 410-256-1897.
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
P O Box 3672
Glyndon, Maryland 21071-3672
410-833-1696
Provides emergency food to Glyndon, Reisterstown and Owings Mills low-income
residents in need. A volunteer will meet the client at the church or, if
necessary, deliver the food. Call Anne Wheeler, Monday through Friday, 8:30
a.m. to 5:30 p.m., 410-371-3509, E-MAIL: parish@shgparish.org.
Southwest Emergency Services
1201 Maple Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21227
410-247-8154
Provides emergency food supply to residents in the zip code area 21227
within Baltimore County. Food pantry operates from church at 1201 Maple Avenue, Monday through Friday. Supplies
1 day food supply to homeless and low-income persons. 7 day supply
available. Identification and proof of residency is required.
Towson United Methodist Church
Emergency food pantry available on last Thursday of every month at 6 p.m. for one
hour in the main lobby of our church. Call for information.
501 Hampton Lane
Towson, Maryland 21286
410-823-6511
Trinity Assembly of
God
2122 West Joppa Road
Lutherville, Maryland 21093
410-821-6573
Emergency food pantry available.
We Are Family Community
Development Corporation
8611 Church Lane
Randallstown, Maryland 21133
410-922-9623 or 410-922-9621
Emergency food
at no cost to help supplement the diets of needy low-income individuals and
families living in crisis in the northwest area of Baltimore County.
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