Find Food in Baltimore City
Looking for food in Baltimore City? There are several options available, including grocery delivery and produce box distribution.
Free Food Programs in Baltimore City
The Baltimore City area has resources and support for those impacted by the federal shutdown or who are facing food insecurity for any other reason.
Produce Box Distribution
Residents can also get a 15-pound box of fresh produce, filled with fruits and vegetables, at locations throughout Baltimore City. These distribution events are held several days a week, and are expected to last through January 2026. There are 30 sites throughout Baltimore City, and events are held on various days of the week.
Find a date and location near you.
Home Delivered Food
If you are a Baltimore City resident and can't afford meals or groceries and currently have no food at home or will run out before you can buy more, you can request a free home-delivered grocery box. The box includes a week's worth of non-perishable food.
This program is usually available to adults 55+, but it's temporarily open to everyone due to the shutdown.
Sign up by contacting Maryland Access Point (MAP) in Baltimore City. Call 410-396-2273 (CARE).
Food Project
UEMPOWER of Maryland's "The Food Project" offers a pop-up food market in Southwest Baltimore on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Get the latest times for meal and food giveaways. They also deliver meals to those who are housebound. UEMPOWER works with partners to help individuals and families navigate benefits, documents, clothing, and more.
If you need food or other services, fill out this intake form.
So What Else
For groceries, pantry staples, and diapers, visit So What Else. The variety, quantity, and quality of food may vary day to day. Bring a bag or cart to carry items home. Located in Southwest Baltimore, the Baltimore Resource Center helps the community several days a week. Get their latest hours and learn about special events for those impacted by the federal shutdown.
Fridge Network
The BMore Community Fridge Network is a network of refrigerators stocked with food in the Baltimore City area. Find locations with food.
Common Baltimore City Food Searches
Click on the type of food you're looking for in the Baltimore area, and search 211's Community Resource Database. Narrow the results by entering a ZIP code.
Grocery Discounts In Baltimore
There are two additional ways to save on groceries:
- SHARE Food Network
- B'More Fresh (through Amazon)
The SHARE Food Network is a nonprofit that provides healthy groceries at about half the retail cost. Menus are updated every month, and pickup locations are throughout Maryland.
Amazon discounts
Baltimore City SNAP participants (formerly known as food stamps) can receive a $20 produce voucher through B'More Fresh and Amazon. Since it's an Amazon program, the food will be delivered.
The vouchers are available once a month and must be spent within 30 days.
Here's how it works.
- Spend $5 on SNAP/EBT eligible fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
- Get a $30 voucher after the purchase.
- Spend the voucher.
- The process can repeat once a month.
Note: Program details are subject to change.
Maryland Responds to Shutdown
Impacted by the shutdown? 211 is a one-stop resource for Marylanders looking for food and other essential needs.
Get connected to community resources and support on our Maryland Responds page.
Other Food Resources
The City of Baltimore has a list of resources to support those impacted, including produce box distribution and more.
Maryland Responds
Find the latest information and resources related to the shutdown on our Maryland Responds page.
Donate
The Baltimore City Sheriff's Office Food Drive is happening at the courthouses and local grocery stores. Deputies are collecting non-perishable food at Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. Courthouse and Elijah E. Cummings Courthouse during business hours, Monday-Friday from 8:30-4:30 p.m. Learn more on their social media pages.
SNAP and WIC
If you need help paying for groceries, there are two food assistance programs available.
Read our 211 guide's on both programs:
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP (formerly food stamps)
- WIC - for eligible pregnant and nursing moms and children up to age 5
Get help with these applications. Social services staff visit the Baltimore City Community Action Partnership (BCCAP) centers on a weekly basis to assist with these food programs. Contact BCCAP to get help.
Find Food Pantries
The 211 Community Resource Database lists food resources across the Baltimore City area from pantries to soup kitchens. Find what you're looking for with these common food searches. Enter a ZIP code to narrow the search.
Dial 211
Talk to a caring and compassionate person 24/7. They can also connect you to resources.
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