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.

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 Downtown.

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!

Do I need an appointment?

Every location is different! Some places in Downtown 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.

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.

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 Downtown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.

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

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 Downtown that’s open today: <a href="/directory/resources/clhxq2ywx0rp1n20hc5x93ec1">Associated Catholic Charities/My Sister’s Place </a>, <a href="/directory/resources/clgc382nu0000l50ffp8uxe8u">Our Daily Bread</a>

Where are you located?

Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Downtown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by <a href="sms:90846">texting 90847</a> between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.

Free Food in Downtown - Lemontree Directory

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Grocery delivery
Maryland Access Point (MAP)
4 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

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
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:30 am–4:30 pm
- 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
100 Holliday Street
Downtown, MD 21202
directions
Contact
(410) 396-2273
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Food pantry (groceries)
Veterans Affairs – Community Resource and Referral Center (CRRC)
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.25 mi
Info
Military Veterans Only.

Closed on Federal Holidays.
- Requirements
  Must bring proof of Veteran status
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
  Clothing may be available
Schedule
- Tomorrow
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  8:30 am–3:00 pm
- 8:30 am–3:00 pm
  every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Location
209 West Fayette Street
Bromo Arts District, MD 21201
directions
Contact
(410) 637-3246
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Food pantry (groceries)
Grace and Hope Mission – Food Pantry
3 reviews
Unclaimed
average user rating

0.29 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
- Tomorrow
  3:00 pm
- This Tuesday
  3:00 pm
- This Thursday
  3:00 pm
- 3:00 pm
  every week on Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Location
4 South Gay Street
Downtown, MD 21202
directions
Contact
(410) 685-5252
http://www.graceandhopemission.com/index.html
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
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.
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 Downtown.
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!
Food pantry (groceries)
Pratt Free Market
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.29 mi
Info
The Pratt Free Market will be closed October 23 through November 8 to accommodate early voting
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- December 25th is Christmas Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  This Wednesday
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- This Friday
  10:00 am
  Fresh produce
  First come, first serve: open until food runs out
- January 1st is New Year's Day
  The resource may be closed, please call ahead.
  Wed, January 1st (next week)
  11:00 am–2:00 pm
- 11:00 am–2:00 pm
  every week on Wednesday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Friday
- 10:00 am
  every month on the 4th Friday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Friday
- 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Friday
Location
400 Cathedral Street
Downtown, MD 21201
directions
Contact
(443) 984-5853
https://www.prattlibrary.org/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion/dei-projects/pratt-free-market
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Associated Catholic Charities/My Sister’s Place
4 reviews
Unclaimed
10 minutes
average wait time

0.29 mi
Info
Only for women and children
- Requirements
  For women and children only
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Today
  7:30 am–8:30 am
- Today
  12:00 pm–1:00 pm
- Today
  5:00 pm–6:00 pm
- 7:30 am–8:30 am
  every day
- 12:00 pm–1:00 pm
  every day
- 5:00 pm–6:00 pm
  every day
Location
411 Cathedral Street
Downtown, MD 21201
directions
Contact
(667) 600-3400
https://cc-md.org/programs/my-sisters-place/
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Food pantry (groceries), Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
Our Daily Bread
1 review
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.29 mi
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Today
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 10:30 am–12:30 pm
- Tomorrow
  Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals): 7:45 am–8:15 am
  Seniors Only
- 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
Location
19 West Franklin Street
Mount Vernon, MD 21201
directions
Contact
(443) 986-9000
https://cc-md.org/programs/odb-employment-center/
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Soup kitchen (ready-to-eat meals)
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
2 reviews
Unclaimed
15 minutes
average wait time

0.52 mi
- Offerings
  Prepared Meals
Schedule
- Sun, January 5th (in 2 weeks)
  4:30 pm–8:00 pm
- Sun, January 12th (in 3 weeks)
  4:30 pm–8:00 pm
- Sun, January 19th (in 4 weeks)
  4:30 pm–8:00 pm
- 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 1st Sunday
- 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Sunday
- 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  every month on the 3rd Sunday
Location
740 North Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
directions
Contact
(410) 727-3848
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Food pantry (groceries)
So What Else @ Jones Falls Giveaway
0 reviews
Unclaimed
no ratings yet

0.23 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, January 11th (in 2 weeks)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, February 8th (in 2 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- Sat, March 8th (in 3 months)
  10:00 am–12:00 pm
- 10:00 am–12:00 pm
  every month on the 2nd Saturday
Location
400 East Saratoga Street
Downtown, MD 21202
directions
Contact
(443) 254-4573
https://www.sowhatelse.org/food-rescue-bank/baltimore-food-giveaways/
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Food pantry (groceries)
So What Else @ City Place on the Avenue
7 reviews
Unclaimed
26 minutes
average wait time

0.74 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
- This Thursday
  11:00 am–11:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Thu, January 2nd (next week)
  11:00 am–11:30 am
  Fresh produce
- Thu, January 9th (in 2 weeks)
  11:00 am–11:30 am
  Fresh produce
- 11:00 am–11:30 am
  every week on Thursday
Location
610 Pennsylvania Avenue
Seton Hill, MD 21201
directions
Contact
(410) 709-3272
https://www.sowhatelse.org/baltimore
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Food pantry (groceries)
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
1 review
Unclaimed
20 minutes
average wait time

0.83 mi
Info
https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyCM

Gas and electricity bills are required to set up a appointment
- Requirements
  Proof of address required
  ID required
  Appointments required
- Offerings
  Free Groceries
Schedule
- Open by appointment: Contact M-F 9am-5pm
Location
814 Light Street
Federal Hill-Montgomery, MD 21230
directions
Contact
(410) 783-2920
https://sa-md.org/centralmaryland/contact-us-1
Is this your food pantry?Claim it!
Do I need an appointment?
Every location is different! Some places in Downtown 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.
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.
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 Downtown do give out some form of vegetables, but they may be canned items.
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.
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 Downtown that’s open today: Associated Catholic Charities/My Sister’s Place , Our Daily Bread
Where are you located?
Because our work is mostly virtual, the Lemontree team works remotely, and we don’t have an office in Downtown for in-person visits. You can always reach us by texting 90847 between 10am-6pm, every day of the week.