Neighboring Food Pantries

If you could benefit from additional resources and social services, please dial 2-1-1. 211 MD oversees a statewide network of call centers, providing essential connections to Marylanders when they need it most.

There are three neighboring emergency food services near UMBC’s campus. All three require proof of residency in the county/city limits where the organization is located.

  1. Catonsville Emergency Assistance (25 Bloomsbury Ave, hours: Monday through Thursday from 9am to 1pm)- requires Catonsville address (utility bill, rent, lease), proof of income with restrictions, social security card
  2. Southwest Emergency Services (1201 Maple Ave, hours: Monday-Friday from 9am to 12pm)- must be able to present proof of Arbutus address
  3. Elkridge Food Pantry (5646 Furnace Ave, hours: second and fourth Friday of each month from 4pm to 8pm.)- must be able to present proof of Elkridge address

If you’re new to the UMBC area and are unsure if your current residence falls within the service areas for any of these pantries, you can utilize our service area map to see if your address qualifies you to receive services.

There are also many churches and freestanding organizations in the area that are network locations of the Maryland Food Bank. You can find contact information for these locations using your zip-code on the Maryland Food Banks’ website.