Baltimore is an independent city in Maryland's Central Maryland region, distinct from the surrounding county that shares its name. The directory lists 39 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 35 food pantries, 4 soup kitchens & free meals. Assisi House Food Pantry (318-320 South Regester Street) and Baltimore Dream Center - Brooklyn Church of God (901 Pontiac Ave.) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Baltimore

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Baltimore, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Baltimore

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Baltimore. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Baltimore food pantries are open: Monday (9), Tuesday (13), Wednesday (13), Thursday (9), Friday (9), Saturday (8), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Baltimore open on weekends?

Yes, 8 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Baltimore. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Baltimore today?

Most Baltimore food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Baltimore?

Most Baltimore food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Baltimore, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Baltimore and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 21231, 21225, 21229, 21215, 21211, 21212. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Monday?

9 food pantries in Baltimore are open Monday: CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO, Community Assistance Network, Corpus Christi Church Food Pantry, Fishes and Loaves Pantry - W Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Food Pantry at Harford Senior Center, Franciscan Center Food Pantry, Good Shephard Baptist Church Emergency Food Pantry, New Life Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Tuesday?

16 food pantries in Baltimore are open Tuesday: Assisi House Food Pantry, Beechfield United Methodist Church - Food Pantry, Beth-El Church of Christ Food Pantry And Soup Kitchen, Church on the Rock, Community Assistance Network, First Emmanuel Baptist Pantry - Emergency Groceries, Fishes and Loaves Pantry - W Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Food Pantry at Harford Senior Center, and 8 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Wednesday?

14 food pantries in Baltimore are open Wednesday: Beth-El Church of Christ Food Pantry And Soup Kitchen, Community Assistance Network, Corpus Christi Church Food Pantry, Fishes and Loaves Pantry - W Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Food Pantry at Harford Senior Center, Franciscan Center Food Pantry, Good Shephard Baptist Church Emergency Food Pantry, Hampden Food Pantry at Hampden United Methodist Church, and 6 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Thursday?

9 food pantries in Baltimore are open Thursday: CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO, Church on the Rock, Community Assistance Network, Fishes and Loaves Pantry - W Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Food Pantry at Harford Senior Center, Macedonia Project Food Pantry at New Creation Christian Church, Zion Baptist Church Food Pantry, Ames Shalom Community - Soup Kitchen, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Friday?

9 food pantries in Baltimore are open Friday: Assisi House Food Pantry, Community Assistance Network, Corpus Christi Church Food Pantry, Deaf Shalom Zone Food Pantry, Fishes and Loaves Pantry - W Patapsco Avenue Baltimore, Food Pantry at Harford Senior Center, Franciscan Center Food Pantry, New Life Food Pantry, and 1 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Saturday?

12 food pantries in Baltimore are open Saturday: Baltimore Dream Center - Brooklyn Church of God, Bmore Community Food Pantry, CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO, Donald Bentley Food Pantry, GEDCO - North East Food Pantry, Loaves and Fishes at Epiphany Lutheran Church, Mt Zion Food Pantry, Nancy Bennett Food Pantry At Trinity Presbyterian, and 4 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Baltimore are open on Sunday?

1 food pantries in Baltimore is open Sunday: Deaf Shalom Zone Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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