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Soup Kitchens & Free Meals in Frederick, MD: Hours & Schedule
Frederick has 1 soup kitchens & free meals, plus 4 other free-food locations shown below. Filter by type or what's open, and call ahead to confirm hours.
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- Updated September 2026
Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri: 2 PM – 4 PM · Mon, Wed: 7 PM – 9 PM ET
Frederick County
2nd Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 12 PM • 4th Saturday of each month · 10 AM – 12 PM
Tuscarora schools
Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
All areas
Tue, Wed, Thu: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM ET
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Frederick, MD has 5 places to get free food as of September 2026: 4 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center (100 South Market Street) and City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank (100 S Market Street) are among them. Every listing here 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 Frederick
- 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 Frederick, 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 Frederick
Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Frederick. Call ahead to confirm.
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Monday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank: 2 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Tuesday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank: 2 PM – 4 PM
- Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Wednesday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank: 7 PM – 9 PM
- Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Thursday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank: 2 PM – 4 PM
- Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry: 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Friday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank: 2 PM – 4 PM
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Saturday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
- Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry: 10 AM (2nd Saturday)
Soup Kitchens & Free Meals open Sunday in Frederick
- Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Good to know
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open today?
It depends on the day. By day of week, Frederick soup kitchens & free meals are open: Monday (2), Tuesday (3), Wednesday (3), Thursday (3), Friday (2), Saturday (1), Sunday (1). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.
Are there soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick open on weekends?
Yes, 1 open Saturday and 1 open Sunday in Frederick. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.
Where can I get emergency food in Frederick today?
Most Frederick soup kitchens & free meals 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 Frederick?
Most Frederick soup kitchens & free meals 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 soup kitchens & free meals are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.
Which soup kitchens & free meals serve Frederick, Oklahoma?
These soup kitchens & free meals serve Frederick and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 21701, 21703, 21704. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Monday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Monday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Tuesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Tuesday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank, Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Wednesday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Wednesday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank, Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Thursday?
3 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Thursday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank, Frederick Rescue Mission Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Friday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Friday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, City of Frederick Maryland Food Bank. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Saturday?
2 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open Saturday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center, Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
Which soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick are open on Sunday?
1 soup kitchens & free meals in Frederick is open Sunday: Frederick Community Action Agency - Food Distribution Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.
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