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Maryland SNAP provides monthly food assistance benefits loaded onto an EBT card for qualifying low-income women and families to purchase groceries at authorized retailers. Apply online at mydhrbenfits.mdben.org or call 800-332-6347. Benefits are based on household size and income. Bring photo ID, Social Security card, proof of income and rent/utilities. Located at 311 W Saratoga St, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Women receiving TANF or SSI may automatically qualify.
800-332-6347 · 311 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, MD 21201 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
The Maryland Food Bank distributes food to over 1,400 partner agencies including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters across Maryland, serving food-insecure women and families statewide. To find the nearest food distribution site, visit mdfoodbank.org or call 410-737-8282. Located at 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm for partner agencies. Email info@mdfoodbank.org for program inquiries. No income verification required at most pantry partner sites.
410-737-8282 · 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd, Baltimore, MD 21227 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
The Capital Area Food Bank distributes food to partner agencies in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland as well as the Washington DC area. Women and families in these counties can find food pantries, soup kitchens, and mobile food distributions through the food bank's network. Call 202-644-9800 or visit capitalareafoodbank.org to find a distribution site near you. Located at 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC. Open Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm.
202-644-9800 · 4900 Puerto Rico Ave NE, Washington, DC 20017 · Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm · Visit Website
SHARE Food Network provides affordable food packages through community distribution sites throughout Maryland. Packages typically contain a variety of shelf-stable items and fresh produce at significantly below retail cost. No income verification is required to participate. Call 301-864-3115 to find the nearest distribution site and monthly pickup schedule. Available at multiple Maryland locations. Monthly distributions are announced through partner churches, schools, and community organizations. A practical supplement to food assistance benefits.
301-864-3115 · Multiple MD locations · Monthly distributions
Moveable Feast provides free, nutritious home-delivered meals and grocery packages to low-income individuals in Maryland living with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and other critical illnesses who are too ill to cook or shop for themselves. Call 410-327-3420 or email info@mfeast.org to apply for meal delivery. Located at 901 N Milton Ave, Baltimore. Open Mon-Fri 8am-5pm. Eligibility requires a qualifying medical diagnosis and financial need. Also delivers to homebound seniors and people with disabilities in the Baltimore area.
410-327-3420 · 901 N Milton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21205 · Mon-Fri 8am-5pm · Visit Website
Manna Food Center is Montgomery County's primary food bank providing food pantry services, SNAP application assistance, and nutrition education for women and families in Montgomery County. Call 301-424-1130 or email info@mannafood.org to find a distribution location near you. Located at 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm. Multiple distribution sites available across the county. No appointment required at many locations. No proof of income required to receive food assistance.
301-424-1130 · 12301 Old Columbia Pike, Silver Spring, MD 20904 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm · Visit Website
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank distributes free food to families in need throughout Anne Arundel County through a network of partner pantries, mobile distributions, and direct distribution events. Call 410-923-4255 for distribution schedule and nearest location. Located at 8086 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton. Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. No income verification required at most distributions. The food bank also operates SNAP outreach to help eligible women apply for benefits.
410-923-4255 · 8086 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 21113 · Mon-Fri 9am-4pm · Visit Website
The Frederick Community Action Agency operates food pantry services and nutrition programs for low-income women and families in Frederick County. Call 301-600-1506 for pantry hours, eligibility, and appointment requirements. Located at 100 S Market St, Frederick. Open Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm. Bring photo ID and proof of Frederick County residency. The agency also provides SNAP application assistance and referrals to other community resources including utility assistance and rental help.
301-600-1506 · 100 S Market St, Frederick, MD 21701 · Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm · Visit Website
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides monthly electronic food benefits (EBT) for qualifying low-income individuals and families to purchase groceries. Apply through your state SNAP agency — in Maryland, apply at dhs.maryland.gov or call 800-332-6347. Benefits are based on household size and income. Eligible women include those receiving TANF, SSI, and individuals meeting income limits. Visit fns.usda.gov/snap to check eligibility guidelines and find your state application process.
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WIC is a federal nutrition program providing free healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for qualifying pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5. Income limits are set at 185% of the federal poverty level. Apply at your local WIC clinic — in Maryland call 800-242-4WIC (4942). Bring proof of income, ID, and proof of pregnancy or child's age. WIC provides vouchers or EBT for specific healthy foods including produce, dairy, eggs, and infant formula.
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Feeding America is the nation's largest hunger relief organization with a network of 200+ member food banks serving every county in the US. Use the food bank finder at feedingamerica.org to locate your nearest member food bank and its network of food pantries and meal programs. Most pantries serve anyone in their service area with minimal documentation. The Feeding America MealConnect app connects food-insecure individuals to last-minute food donations from local businesses.
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The USDA Summer Food Service Program provides free nutritious meals to children and teens ages 18 and under during summer months at school sites, parks, libraries, and community centers. Text FOOD to 304-304 or call 1-866-348-6479 to find meal sites near you. Meals are available regardless of income — no application or registration required. Participating sites serve breakfast and lunch on weekdays. Parents with hungry children during summer can use the texting service to find the nearest free meal site.
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Meals on Wheels America coordinates free or low-cost home-delivered meal programs for seniors and homebound adults who are unable to cook or shop for themselves. Local Meals on Wheels programs are operated by community organizations across every state. Visit mealsonwheelsamerica.org to find your local program and learn about eligibility. Services typically include daily meal delivery with a wellness check from the volunteer driver. Programs are free for those who cannot afford to pay; donations are welcome from others.
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No Kid Hungry works to end childhood hunger by connecting children to free school meals, summer meal programs, and after-school food programs. Their website provides resources for parents on how to find free school breakfast and lunch programs, summer meals, and SNAP enrollment assistance. Text NOFOOD to 877-877 to find local food resources. No Kid Hungry also advocates for increased federal nutrition program funding to ensure all children have access to consistent healthy meals.
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AmpleHarvest.org is a free online locator connecting home and community gardeners with nearby food pantries that accept fresh produce donations. For food-insecure women, AmpleHarvest can be used to find local pantries — many of which accept fresh garden produce and offer healthier food options than traditional canned goods pantries. Visit ampleharvest.org and enter your ZIP code to find nearby pantries accepting fresh food. A useful supplement to other food assistance programs.
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The USDA National Hunger Hotline (1-866-348-6479) is a free service connecting people in need to local food assistance resources including food pantries, SNAP enrollment help, WIC programs, and community meal sites. Call Mon-Fri 7am-10pm ET for a referral. Hunger Free America operates the hotline in partnership with USDA. Spanish speakers call 1-877-842-6273. Available for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity who need immediate help finding food resources in their area.
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Bread for the World is a Christian advocacy organization working to end hunger in the United States and globally through policy advocacy, church engagement, and public education. Their website provides information on federal nutrition programs, food policy issues, and how to contact Congress about hunger legislation. Bread for the World mobilizes community members to advocate for SNAP, WIC, school meals, and international food aid funding. Visit bread.org to access action alerts, research reports, and advocacy resources.
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