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Food in Baltimore, Maryland

Find food services in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, Maryland. Browse verified locations offering free and low-cost help near you.

Free meals and food resources are available throughout Baltimore, Maryland, but many operate on specific schedules. Soup kitchens, churches, and community centers serve breakfast, lunch, or dinner at set times, so planning your day around meal hours can make a big difference.

Some locations offer hot meals daily, while others provide food pantries where you can pick up groceries. Day resource centers often combine meals with additional services like mail access, case management, or job support.

If you're new to navigating food resources in Baltimore, try starting with larger, well-known locations during the day, then build a routine based on meal times across different neighborhoods.

Food
Baltimore City
Baltimore Community Fridge – Station North
Free food access, Community fridge, Grocery access, Mutual aid support, 24/7 availability
Free food Groceries Mutual aid
20 W North Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
24/7
🟢 Open Now
Food
Baltimore City
Bea Gaddy Family Center
Food pantry, Hot meals, Clothing assistance, Community outreach programs, Holiday assistance programs
Food pantry Hot meals Clothing
425 N Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21205
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 3 PM
Food
Baltimore County
Catonsville Emergency Assistance Food Pantry
Food pantry distribution, Emergency groceries, Limited financial assistance, Community support services
Food pantry Emergency groceries Limited financial help
25 Bloomsbury Ave, Catonsville, MD 21228
Varies by appointment
Food
Baltimore County
Community Assistance Network
Food pantry services, Housing assistance, Eviction prevention, Case management, Financial support services
Food pantry Housing assistance Eviction prevention
7900 E Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21224 (Essex Area)
Mon-Fri 9 AM - 4 PM
Food
Baltimore County
Dundalk Church of the Brethren Food & Assistance Program
Food pantry services, Community support, Grocery distribution, Basic assistance programs
Food pantry Community support
2660 Yorkway, Dundalk, MD 21222
Varies
Directions
Food
Baltimore County
Eastern Interfaith Outreach Food Pantry
Food pantry serving individuals and families in Essex and surrounding areas.
Food pantry Emergency food assistance
915 Essex Ave, Essex, MD 21221
Varies
Directions
Food
Baltimore City
Franciscan Center
Hot meals, Clothing closet, Showers, Laundry services, Hygiene supplies, Day resource services
Hot meals Clothing closet Showers
101 W 23rd St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 1 PM
Food
Baltimore City
Govans Ecumenical Development Corporation
Food pantry services, Financial assistance programs, Case management, Community support services, Housing and stability support
Food pantry Financial assistance Case management
5503 York Rd, Baltimore, MD 21212
Varies
Food
Baltimore City
Loaves & Fishes (St. Jude Shrine)
Bag lunches, Basic support services, Spiritual support
Bag lunches Spiritual support
308 N Paca St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Mon-Fri 10 AM
Food
Baltimore City
Manna House
Daily breakfast and lunch, Showers, Case management, Support services, Day resource center services
Daily meals Case management Showers
435 E 25th St, Baltimore, MD 21218
Breakfast 7:30 AM
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