CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO
Opens Mon 9 AM ET- Address
- 5502 York Road, Baltimore, MD 21212
- Phone
- (410) 532-2273
Who qualifies & what to bring
- Service area
- Baltimore, MD (21218, 21239, 21212, 21210). Coming from outside that area? Call first. Many still help in an emergency.
- ID
- A photo ID of any kind. It doesn't have to be a driver's license.
- Proof
- They may ask for proof of address (a piece of mail or a utility bill).
In their words: “Serves families and individuals in crisis. Must be a resident of zip codes 21218 (from the city to 33rd street), 21239, 21212, or 21210. Requires a picture ID with important mail showing address (e.g., telephone or utility bill). If the person cannot come, a dated letter giving permission for someone else to obtain food on their behalf must be sent along with the documentation. Representative checks if the person lives in the serviced zip code.”
This is our best read of what CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO has posted. Requirements change, so it's worth a quick call to confirm.
Hours this week Eastern Time (ET)
CARES Food Pantry - GEDCO at 5502 York Road, Baltimore, MD provides free food (Mon, Thu: 9 AM – 11 AM · Sat: 10 AM – 12 PM ET). Walk in, no appointment needed. Serves families and individuals in crisis. Must be a resident of zip codes 21218 (from the city to 33rd street), 21239, 21212, or 21210. Requires a picture ID with important mail showing address (e.g., telephone or utility bill). If the person cannot come, a dated letter giving permission for someone else to obtain food on their behalf must be sent along with the documentation. Representative checks if the person lives in the serviced zip code.
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