SNAP & Financial Food Assistance
 
 

• SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)

  Helps eligible low-income households purchase groceries. Apply via Maryland DHS online or in-person. Expedited benefits available for those in immediate need  .

• Baltimore City SNAP Outreach (“B’More Fresh”)

  City Hall-assisted program offering application help, nutrition education, recipes, and SNAP-Ed support through MD Hunger Solutions  .

 
 
 
 
 Food Pantries & Meal Programs
 
 
Baltimore features a wide network of food pantries and hot meal providers. Here’s a curated list of notable options:
 

• St. Vincent de Paul (Beans & Bread)

  Daily hot breakfast (9–10 am) and lunch (11 am–1 pm), plus emergency grocery boxes at multiple city sites  .

• Franciscan Center (101 W. 23rd St)

  Weekday hot lunches, grocery bag distribution, and case support for families in crisis  .

• Bea Gaddy Family Center (425 N Chester St)

  Walk-in pantry, open M–Th mornings; on Thursdays, open to all adults regardless of registration  .

• 40 West Assistance & Referral Center (4711 Edmondson Ave)

  Monthly food and material support for income-eligible families; call (410) 233‑4357  .

• Bmore Community Food

  Fresh produce boxes (~20 lb) for ~$10; delivery available for homebound families  .

• City Place on the Avenue (610 Pennsylvania Ave)

  Weekly produce giveaways Thu 11 am–1 pm until supplies last  .

• Additional Pantries (operating on varied schedules):

   

  • Macedonia Project (New Creation Christian Church)

  • Nancy Bennett Food Pantry (Trinity Presbyterian)

  • GEDCO’s North East Pantry & CARES Program

  • Hampden Pantry, Jonah House, Zion Baptist, Life’s Daily Bread, Fiirst Mount Calvary and more  .

   

 
 
 
 
 Food Bank Support & Community Programs
 
 

• Maryland Food Bank (MFB)

   

  • Distributes through ~780 partners statewide

  • Offers mobile markets (“Pantry on the Go”), school pantries, summer feeding, culinary job training, and SNAP-Ed 

  • Use their Find Food tool to locate help by zip code 

   

• Baltimore City Health Department (B’moremarket)

  City-run initiative offering nutrition education and fresh food distribution in underserved neighborhoods  .

 
 
 
 
 Charitable Meal Programs
 
 

• Associated Catholic Charities

  Provides over 250,000 meals annually & supports families with food, shelter, and wraparound services  .

• Springboard Community Services

  Offers food assistance among its broader social services across Baltimore City and surrounding counties  .

 
 
 
 
 How to Use These Resources
 
 

1. Apply for SNAP if you’re eligible — the fastest route to regular grocery support via DHS or B’More Fresh.

2. Locate a pantry near you using 211 (dial 2‑1‑1) or the Maryland Food Bank’s Find Food tool  .

3. Plan pantry visits: note schedules and eligibility (some require ID, proof of address).

4. Utilize meal programs like Beans & Bread or Franciscan Center for hot meals.

5. Join community initiatives like Bmore Community Food or B’moremarket for affordable fresh produce.

6. Contact outreach centers (40 West, Bea Gaddy, Catholic Charities) for wraparound assistance and longer-term support.

 
 
 
 
 Quick Reference Table
 
Resource
What It Offers
Contact / Info
SNAP / B’More Fresh
Grocery purchasing + nutrition help
DHS, 1‑800‑332‑6347, City Hall

Maryland Food Bank
Pantry network, mobile markets, school & summer meals
Find Food tool online

St. Vincent de Paul
Daily hot meals + pantry boxes
402 S Bond St & other sites

Franciscan Center
Lunches, groceries, case management
101 W 23rd St

Bea Gaddy Center
Pantry, diapers/formula, walks-in meals
425 N Chester St

40 West ARC
Monthly food packages, referrals
(410) 233‑4357

Bmore Community Food
Produce boxes & deliveries
Reserve via Facebook

Catholic Charities
Meals + broad family support
Archdiocese coverage