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Food Pantries in Anne Arundel County / Annapolis, Maryland Area.
Anne Arundel County's food assistance network is anchored by the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, which coordinates more than 70 partner pantries and operates a Mobile Food Pantry making monthly distributions across the county. The main free food and meal distribution sites are below. The Light House in Annapolis is the county's most comprehensive daily resource, serving free hot lunches every weekday and running a Fresh Market three days a week open to any community member.
Another option is ACAN in Severna Park, which is among the largest pantries in the county, serving thousands of residents a year including in a drive-up format. Soup kitchens serving hot meals to the public without income requirements operate at the Light House, Asbury United Methodist Church, First Baptist Church of Annapolis, and Harundale Presbyterian Church in Glen Burnie.
Tip: Most pantries require a photo ID and limit visits to once per month; several serve Anne Arundel County residents only. For a referral to the nearest open pantry, call the Anne Arundel County Food Bank at (410) 923-4255, or dial 211 at any time. The hours at many locations may fluctuate day to day or week to week, but general distribution hours are below.
Soup Kitchens (Hot Meals)
- Light House Shelter and Resource Center
10 Hudson St., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 349-5056
Free hot lunch served every weekday, open to anyone in the community — no registration required. Fresh Market with produce, bread, and perishables three days a week. Also provides showers, laundry, case management, and clothing.
- Asbury United Methodist Church Mission
87 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 268-9500
Free hot meals on Saturdays. Food and clothing giveaway also available; bread, baked goods, and produce distributed periodically.
- First Baptist Church of Annapolis
31 W. Washington St., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 268-5532
Free hot meal Saturdays, generally 11am to 1pm. Open to all.
- Harundale Presbyterian Church
1020 Eastway Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. (410) 766-4338
Free hot meals generally Mondays and Thursdays at midday. Also operates a food pantry; call for pantry hours and eligibility.
Food Pantries - Annapolis area
- Heritage Baptist Church
1740 Forest Dr., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 263-6680
Generally open Tuesday mornings and Thursday midday. Baby pantry with formula and infant supplies also available. Photo ID with current address required; generally once per month.
- LMS Compassion Place (Lutheran Mission Society)
230 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 269-5016
Non-perishable food and clothing. Generally distributed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings starting at 9:30am until supplies run out — first come, first served. Generally once per month.
- Salvation Army — Annapolis Corps
351 Hilltop Ln., Annapolis, MD 21403. (410) 263-4091
Food pantry generally open Thursdays. Also provides utility assistance, personal hygiene supplies, and holiday meals. Or find other Salvation Army Anne Arundel County food assistance program.
- Anne Arundel Community Action Agency (AACAA)
251 West St., Annapolis, MD 21401. (410) 626-1900
Government-funded agency. Referrals to SNAP, summer meals for children, and emergency food services. Continue to learn more about the Anne Arundel County community action agency.
Food Pantries - Severna Park, Arnold and Broadneck
- ACAN Food Pantry (Asbury Church Assistance Network)
429 Asbury Dr., Severna Park, MD 21146. (410) 647-7667
One of the largest pantries in the county. Drive-up format, generally open Monday through Wednesday mornings. Distributes produce, dairy, and meat in addition to shelf-stable groceries. Baby pantry active; weekly food delivery to seniors at designated sites.
- My Brother's Pantry
301 College Pkwy. (College Parkway Baptist Church campus), Arnold, MD 21012. (410) 757-5190
Client-choice pantry. Generally open the third Thursday (3–5pm), Friday (3–5pm), and Saturday (9–11am) of each month. Serves Broadneck Peninsula area; income eligibility required for monthly service, but one-time emergency food is available to anyone. Baby food and formula when available.
Food Pantries — Davidsonville and South County area
- Riva Trace Baptist Church
475 W. Central Ave., Davidsonville, MD 21035. (410) 798-4868
Generally open Fridays and the first Saturday of each month. Fresh produce distributed seasonally from the church's own community garden.
Food Pantries — Glen Burnie and North County
- Salvation Army — Glen Burnie
511 S. Crain Hwy., Glen Burnie, MD 21061. (410) 768-0477
Food pantry, emergency financial assistance, personal hygiene supplies, and holiday meals.
- Helping Hurting People
7629B Spencer Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. (410) 766-7690
Food pantry and clothing closet. Generally open Monday through Saturday afternoons and evenings. Appointment through 211 may be required.
- Harvest Resources for Anne Arundel County
710 Aquahart Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. (443) 878-2661
Generally open Tuesdays including an evening distribution. Photo ID and proof of address required. Fresh produce distributed approximately monthly. North county residents.
- Hands & Feet for Jesus
7305 E. Furnace Branch Rd., Glen Burnie, MD. (410) 456-4251
Food pantry generally open Saturday mornings. Also operates a soup kitchen; call for hot meal hours.
- Faith Baptist Church
7378 E. Furnace Branch Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. (410) 761-5346
One bag of non-perishable groceries per family; generally once per month.
- Empowering Believers Apostolic Church
7566 E. Howard Rd., Glen Burnie, MD 21060. (410) 761-9272
Food pantry and clothing closet.
- Church on the Rock
649 Old Mill Rd., Millersville, MD 21108. (410) 987-4714
Distributes non-perishable food on the last Thursday of each month.
County-wide
Society of Saint Vincent de Paul — Anne Arundel County
Multiple parish locations throughout Annapolis and the county.
Programs vary by parish but may include fresh produce, canned and dry groceries, feminine hygiene products, Senior Brown Bags, and summer snacks for students. Clothing and thrift programs also available at many sites. Find a SVDP in Annapolis and County region.
Anne Arundel County Food Bank
120 Marbury Dr., Crownsville, MD 21032. (410) 923-4255
The county's central food bank, coordinating 70+ network partner pantries. Direct client services Monday through Friday mornings and afternoons. Mobile Food Pantry making monthly distributions in underserved neighborhoods since September 2023. SNAP application assistance and Meals on Wheels referrals also available. They have a food locator link at https://aafoodbank.org/find-food/.
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