Food Distribution Sites Map
Baltimore County has released the Food Distribution Sites Map providing information about food pantries and locations offering free meals throughout the County. It includes locations operated by both the Baltimore County Department of Recreation and Parks PAL centers and Baltimore County Public Schools. Users can search for locations closest to where they live. The map will be updated as additional food resources become available for youth, seniors and other populations.
Give Someone A Second Chance
Refer a culinary candidate to our FoodWorks program by completing the referral form.
Ive been where the students are. Being a former student at another culinary institution, then getting a job at the same place I was a student at meant a lot to me. I knew that I had an obligation to build up other students and help them in their careers as well.
Moe JordanExecutive Chef, Director of Culinary ArtsFoodWorks
This program gives me a chance to give back because I know what its like to be in that situation.
DeannaFoodWorks Graduate
Baltimore County Public Schools Student Meals
Baltimore County Public Schools is continuing to provide BCPS students with breakfast, lunch, and dinner at locations across Baltimore County. Students must be present to receive meals in the parking lots of the locations identified below on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. For the latest information, please visit the BCPS Coronavirus Updates page.
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Grassroots Crisis Intervention Food Pantry
Food pantries are located at churches and community organizations throughout Maryland. Grassroots Crisis Intervention Services, which is part of the 211 call center network, has a food pantry in Columbia, Maryland.
They have household items like bedding and cleaning supplies. They also have non-perishable food, baby products such as diapers and personal items. Availability of items varies.
The Grassroots food pantry is available 24/7. You can walk in or call their crisis services at 410-531-6677 for an appointment.
The Central Hub For Food Distribution In Maryland
The Maryland Food Bank distributes food to every county in Maryland, with the exception of Prince Georges and Montgomery counties, which receive assistance from the Capital Area Food Bank.
Our Baltimore Office serves as our headquarters, housing administrative and programs staff, while also being the largest of our three warehouses. With 93,000 square feet, our Baltimore warehouse is the central hub for food distribution to central Maryland, as well as our branches in Western Maryland and on the Eastern Shore.
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County Will Provide Food
Baltimore County today announced plans to expand grocery distribution to food insecure families by distributing boxes of groceries at 11 sites around the County on Saturday, March 28, for residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The distribution will include various grocery items, including fresh produce supplied by Maryland-based Keany Produce & Gourmet, bread from H& S Bakery, and other items from the Maryland Food Bank.
“As we continue to respond to this rapidly evolving situation, we are doing whatever we can to ensure residents can access fundamental necessities-especially food,” Olszewski said. “We are so thankful for the partnership of Keany Produce, H& S Bakery, the Maryland Food Bank, and all our partners to help provide food security for Baltimore County families during this challenging time.”
Last weekend, the Maryland Food Bank provided boxes of groceries and Keany Produce donated 360 boxes of produce to support weekend meal distribution coordinated by Baltimore County Government at nine sites around the County.
This week, Baltimore County will purchase 1,100 boxes of produce from Keany to distribute to food insecure residents.
What Is The Foodworks Culinary Training Program
The FoodWorks program offers a fresh start to low-income individuals with 12 weeks of intense culinary training. FoodWorks students learn basic cooking skills while converting fresh produce and other perishable foods into healthy meals for distribution to those in need.
Located at Maryland Food Bank headquarters, the program training takes place in classrooms and in the Charles T. Bauer Community Kitchen, a state-of-the-art culinary facility opened in 2010. Over the course of 12 weeks, Maryland Food Banks Executive Chef guides students through a curriculum that includes fundamental culinary techniques, nutrition, menu planning, and job-seeking skills.
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Foodworks In Baltimore City
In April 2021, we brought this life-changing, workforce-rebuilding program into Baltimore City by partnering with the American Heart Association at the UA House at Fayette community center.
Located in one of Baltimores most vulnerable economic communities, this sister site will allow us to expand the reach of FoodWorks creating pathways out of hunger by addressing employment, one of the deepest root causes of hunger that continue to disproportionally affect Communities of Color.
Leading the change will be Chef Christina Wanner, graduate, FoodWorks Class 27. Chef C as she is known by FoodWorks students and her colleagues, brings a unique energy and passion for bringing out the best in her students to this new endeavor.
As a Food Works student, I was given the opportunity to not only hone in on my skills, but also give back to the community, and feed hungry Marylanders, said Chef Christina. Now, as a culinary arts instructor for Food Works at the UA House, Im empowering others to use their voice without using words at all by putting their all on the plate. I remind my students and myself each day to remain positive, trust the process, and focus on the long-term goal, she continued.
Documents Needed For Food Pantry Assistance
1. Primary household member 18 and over must be present.
2. Current State ID for Primary household member18 and over with Current Baltimore County address.
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Proof of replacement ID/DL accepted
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Some other forms of ID accepted
3. Social Security Cards for all household members are required on the first and redetermination visits .
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Proof of replacement from Social Security Administration receipt accepted
4. Income information for all household members
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SSI, SSDI, TCA, Food Stamps, Section 8, Paystubs for last 30 days, child support, unemployment, or pension.
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If no source of income, client will need to sign No income verification letter to support lack of income.
5. Proof of Baltimore County Residence i.e. Current Lease, Utility Bill
6. Authorized Power of Attorney or Proxy notarized letter from Client along with signed HMIS consent form
The Can Food Pantry is here to serve and assist you. You may contact the food pantry manager,
Carla Schroyer at 410-285-4674 ext. 112 or
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Giving That Gives Back
While FoodWorks students develop culinary job skills, the meals they prepare in training help feed hungry Marylanders. Students also get:
- 12 weeks professional training Students learn basic cooking techniques, discipline in the workplace, and professionalism.
- ServSafe® certification This certificate confirms to prospective employers that the graduates are experts in food safety.
- Job placement The food bank helps find full-time employment for graduates, who earn well above the current minimum wage.
Program staff has helped FoodWorks graduates land jobs at leading venues in the regions hotel and restaurant industry. The Maryland Food Bank also proudly hires some graduates as program mentors and kitchen staff!
Save Money On Groceries
The is a nonprofit organization that offers healthy, nutritious groceries for about half the cost. The program helps Marylanders save up to 50% through high-volume purchases and volunteers. SHARE packages are made possible in Maryland by Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of Washington.
For example, you pay $22 for $45 of basic and healthy groceries. Youll get protein, fresh fruits and vegetables in the value package.
Seasonal grocery items are sometimes available or desserts. The menu is available each month, detailing whats included in the box. Orders are due by a specific date each month, and distribution is at a set time.
This program is available to all Marylanders. An application is not required.
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How New Life Food Pantry Feeds More In Baltimore
Has collected and distributed more than 4,027 million lbs. of food and drink through our programs
Established 25 partnerships with area food donors, including grocery stores, restaurants, convenience stores, bakeries, and more
Achieved “top-tier” partner status at the Maryland Food Bank
Sponsors annual Thanksgiving Markets where we distribute turkeys and “trimming” boxes
What Do Food Pantries Provide
Food pantries may limit how often you can get groceries and sometimes require a referral from the Department of Social Services.
Available food may vary from one food pantry to the next, but most food pantries provide staples like baby food, bread, canned goods, cereal, diapers, infant formula, pasta and vegetables.
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Provides Food Assistance For The Poor And Food
The New Life Food Pantry is a 501 nonprofit organization that provides hope, help, healing, and food to anyone in and near East Baltimore who comes through our doors seeking help feeding themselves and/or their families. We are open five days a week and serve 500-600 clients each day.
We offer four programs, including an onsite food pantry where patrons can select food and beverages to prepare healthy meals an array of fresh produce obtained from the Maryland Food Bank, for which we are a proud partner unsold food and drink from food rescue partners that we pick up with our refrigerated vehicle and bring back for our patrons and a Thanksgiving Market that we host each year where we distribute frozen turkeys and a box of side dishes for needy residents to ensure a well-balanced holiday meal.