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Find Free Food In ChinatownLemontree is here to help you find the best food pantry near you. Food pantries and food banks are a great place to find groceries if you need some help. Many of these locations can help you find food as quickly as today. Whether it’s a church around the corner or a mobile food pantry, the places below should help. In addition, you should consider applying for SNAP (food stamps) if you don’t already get government assistance.
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Veterans Affairs – Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

    15 minutes

    average wait time

    0.23 mi


    Info

    Military Veterans Only.

    Closed on Federal Holidays.

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–3:00 pm

    • 8:30 am–3:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Veterans Affairs – Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)

    Location

    209 West Fayette Street

    Bromo Arts District, MD 21201

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 637-3246

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    My Sister’s Place

    no ratings yet

    0.03 mi


    Info

    Service Provided: Day shelter

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:00 am–7:00 pm

    • Tomorrow

      7:00 am–7:00 pm

    • Next Sunday

      7:00 am–7:00 pm

    • 7:00 am–7:00 pm

      every week on Monday, Wednesday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    Map of My Sister’s Place

    Location

    123 West Mulberry Street

    Downtown, MD 21201

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Our Daily Bread

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:45 am–8:15 am

      • Seniors Only
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:45 am–8:15 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    Map of Our Daily Bread

    Location

    19 West Franklin Street

    Mount Vernon, MD 21201

    directions
  5. How do I get food?

    You can receive food by visiting the food pantry or soup kitchen when it’s open. Make sure to check each resource page to see details like address, full schedule, and requirements.

  6. Can someone deliver the food to my house?

    Delivery services are very limited and are reserved for senior citizens or those with serious medical problems. If you believe you fall into either category, let us know and we may be able to help you find options in Chinatown.

  7. 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!

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Our Daily Bread

    no ratings yet

    0.13 mi


    Info

    (Senior Citizens and Young People with a disability card)

    https://www.facebook.com/catholiccharitiesmd

    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries

    Schedule

    • Today

      7:30 am–8:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Today

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • Tomorrow

      10:30 am–12:30 pm

      • Lunch
    • 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    • 10:30 am–12:30 pm

      every week on Saturday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Our Daily Bread

    Location

    411 Cathedral Street

    Downtown, MD 21201

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    So What Else @ City Place on the Avenue

    30 minutes

    average wait time

    0.47 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • Outdoor distribution
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Any resident is eligible

    Schedule

    • Next Thursday

      11:00 am–11:30 am

      • Fresh produce
    • Thu, June 13th (in 2 weeks)

      11:00 am–11:30 am

      • Fresh produce
    • Thu, June 20th (in 3 weeks)

      11:00 am–11:30 am

      • Fresh produce
    • 11:00 am–11:30 am

      every week on Thursday

    Map of So What Else @ City Place on the Avenue

    Location

    610 Pennsylvania Avenue

    Seton Hill, MD 21201

    directions
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    Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)

    Project PLASE, Monthly Food Giveaway

    no ratings yet

    0.3 mi


    Info

    COVID-19 Update 5/23/23: Accepts walk-ins for intake. Meal times: breakfast 7:30AM-8:30AM; Lunch 12Noon-1PM; Dinner 5PM-6PM. Showers, laundry services, case managment, and mail services are available. DROP-IN CENTER: Provides a daytime drop-in center for women and women with children. Serves breakfast (7:30-8:30AM), lunch (12Noon-1PM) and dinner (5-6PM). NA meetings are held Tues and Thurs, 10AM. Offers access to showers, baths and toiletries, use of telephone and mailing address, able to wash 1 load of laundry per week. Offers limited storage during the day time only, items cannot be left overnight. On site case management, behavioral health, and life skills training. Makes referrals to other services including psychiatry, medical care, case management, life skills, resume building, job training and night shelter. Also accepts donations of non-perishable food, clothing, personal items, and cleaning products. Serves as a Warming Center when Code Blue is declared by the City.

    • Requirements

      • Showers and laundry. First come first serve basis Mon-Thurs 9am
    • Offerings

      • Prepared Meals
      • Clothing may be available

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Today

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

      • Breakfast
    • Tomorrow

      Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

      • Lunch
    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 5:00 pm–6:00 pm

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 12:00 am–1:00 pm

      every day

    • Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:30 am–8:30 am

      every day

    Map of Project PLASE, Monthly Food Giveaway

    Location

    3601 Old Frederick Road

    Baltimore, MD 21229

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 837-1400

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    YWCA-Eleanor S. Corner

    no ratings yet

    0.24 mi


    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Handicapped Access

    Schedule

    • Open now!

      All Day

    • Open now!

      All Day

    • Tomorrow

      All Day

    • All Day

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    Map of YWCA-Eleanor S. Corner

    Location

    120 West Franklin Street

    Bromo Arts District, MD 21201

    directions
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    Grocery delivery

    Maryland Access Point (MAP)

    no ratings yet


    Info

    Register to get the food delivered to your home. Only for Baltimore city residents. Call to register and they will deliver bags of canned products, enough for family of 4 individuals.

    Calls are answered by a team of Certified Information and Referral Specialists (CIRS), Monday through Friday, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    Schedule

    • Today

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Monday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • Next Tuesday

      8:30 am–4:30 pm

    • 8:30 am–4:30 pm

      every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

    Map of Maryland Access Point (MAP)

    Location

    100 Holliday Street

    Downtown, MD 21202

    directions

    Contact

    (410) 396-2273

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    Food pantry (groceries)

    So What Else @ Jones Falls Giveaway

    no ratings yet

    0.44 mi


    • Requirements

      • Must bring own bags/cart
      • First come, first serve: open until food runs out
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
    • Info

      • Closed on major holidays

    Schedule

    • Sat, June 8th (next week)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, July 13th (in 2 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • Sat, August 10th (in 3 months)

      10:00 am–12:00 pm

    • 10:00 am–12:00 pm

      every month on the 2nd Saturday

    Map of So What Else @ Jones Falls Giveaway

    Location

    400 East Saratoga Street

    Downtown, MD 21202

    directions
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    Food pantry (groceries)

    Grace and Hope Mission – Food Pantry

    no ratings yet

    0.56 mi


    Info

    A referral from 211 Maryland is required. Call #211 for referral from 9:00am to 2:00pm.

    • Requirements

      • Referral required
    • Offerings

      • Free Groceries
      • Clients can visit: Once a month
      • Diapers and Clothes upon availability

    Schedule

    • Today

      3:00 pm

      • Referral required
    • Next Monday

      3:00 pm

      • Referral required
    • Next Tuesday

      3:00 pm

      • Referral required
    • 3:00 pm

      every week on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday

    Map of Grace and Hope Mission – Food Pantry

    Location

    4 South Gay Street

    Downtown, MD 21202

    directions
  15. Do I need an appointment?

    Every location is different! Some places in Chinatown accept appointments, some require it, and others allow walk-ins. Please review all details on the resource page to understand how you should prepare for your visit.

  16. What kind of food do they have?

    Food pantries offer grocery-style items such as canned food, fresh produce, and dry goods like pasta or rice that you can cook yourself. Soup kitchens offer ready-to-eat items like hot meals or sandwiches. 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.

  17. 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 in Chinatown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

  18. Do they have meat?

    Pantries may have different options on different days, so it’s hard to tell what each one of them will offer any given day.

  19. Any pantries open today?

    If you’ve signed up for personalized assistance through our text message helpline, please take a look at the links we’ve sent you! If none of the resources we’ve sent are open today, let us know and we can search for additional options. Here’s a list of everything in Chinatown that’s open today: Veterans Affairs – Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC), My Sister’s Place, Our Daily Bread, Our Daily Bread, Project PLASE, Monthly Food Giveaway, YWCA-Eleanor S. Corner, Maryland Access Point (MAP), Grace and Hope Mission – Food Pantry

  20. Where are you located?

    Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Chinatown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.