As the Federal Government continues to be shut down, SNAP benefits will be temporarily discontinued after November 1, 2025. Many individuals will be impacted by this suspension of SNAP benefits. Please find available resources below:
FOOD
Note: Residents DO NOT NEED to show proof of employment or SNAP/WIC to access any of the below resources.
The Maryland Food Bank
Residents can visit multiple sites across the city, with a range of hours/locations.
Phone: (410) 737-8282
The Food Project
Residents can visit their distribution site in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 10:00 AM.
Phone: (410) 877-6020
The Baltimore Hunger Project
Distribution at partner schools in Baltimore City every Friday.
Elementary school students receive a Weekend Food Bag, which contains 4 servings of protein, single serving cereal box, shelf stable milk, 100% fruit juice box, applesauce pouch, fruit snacks, 2 granola bars, and plastic cutlery.
Phone: (410) 989-1247
Email: office@baltimorehungerproject.org
So, What Else
Food distribution most weekdays in West Baltimore and Southwest Baltimore – schedule available via their Facebook page.
Phone: (410) 429-0657
Spanish Language: (240) 471-5995
Email: info@sowhatelse.org
Home Delivered Food Box Program (Baltimore City Health Department)
This program delivers grocery boxes filled with non-perishable food directly to eligible residents’ doorsteps.
Phone: (410) 396-2273
Produce Box Distribution Program (Baltimore City Department of Planning)
Funding announced by Mayor Scott on October 28 will support an additional 17,647 boxes of fresh produce.
Residents can visit one of 30 sites citywide to pick up 15-pound boxes of produce.
See the full list of participating sites here.
B’More Fresh (Baltimore City Department of Planning)
Residents with SNAP benefits can create an account with Safeway or Amazon to receive a $30 voucher for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables.
Email: bmorefresh@baltimorecity.gov