Food assistance

The Bea Gaddy Family Center is a community organization that assists with providing food, clothing and other items to needy families throughout the Greater Baltimore Metropolitan Area and throughout Maryland. Free clothes are available for students, men, women, and children.

425 N Chester St Baltimore MD 21231

 (410) 563-2749

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BGCMB works to create opportunities for all children & youth to get involved in the community and to reach their full potential. We provide a safe place for youth to learn and grow, fostering genuine and ongoing relationships between our youth and caring adult professionals, sponsoring positive, life-enhancing programs, and by promoting character development, hope, and opportunity.
We provide after-school programs in the areas of Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, & Healthy Lifestyles. Club hours and activities vary from club to club.

1201 S Sharp St Suite 302 Baltimore MD 21230

 (410) 637-3838

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YouthBuild gives a second chance to Baltimore City youth who have dropped out of high school. We provide construction training and certifications, assistance in earning a high school diploma or GED, and job placement services. Civic Works strengthens Baltimore communities through education, skills development, and community service. We are a non-profit working in Baltimore communities for over 20 years, and we are deeply committed to service.

2701 St. Lo Drive Baltimore MD 21213

 (410) 366-1831

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The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)’s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents. We do this by providing shelters, eviction prevention, budgeting, after school and summer programming, weatherization and a food pantry.

Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) operates three shelters. Homeless individuals seeking Emergency Shelter must call the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000 (prompt #2 for Homeless Screening Unit/Adult Services) in order to be referred to an emergency shelter in Baltimore County.

7900 E Baltimore St Baltimore MD 21224

 (410) 285-4674 

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DRU/Mondawmin Healthy Families Inc. (DRUM) is a non-profit home-visiting agency for families with pregnant women and children under the age of 5. Our holistic program is designed to improve birth outcomes, promote self-sufficiency, and empower caregivers with young children to foster optimal child development.

2100 Eutaw Pl Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 225-3555

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East Baltimore Youth and Family Services (EBYFS) provides counseling and support services for youth under 18 years of age and their families, with the goal of promoting youth development and preventing juvenile delinquency. EBYFS also provides youth and their families with cultural activities, employment opportunities, educational referrals, crisis intervention, information & substance abuse assessment, parenting skills groups, school based services, HIV/AIDS prevention, and information/referrals.

301 N.Gay Street Baltimore MD 21202

 410-752-3500 ext 127

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Esperanza Center is an immigrant outreach facility providing educational, health, family reunification, and immigration legal services, plus referrals and assistance for other services.
Esperanza Center serves youth in several capacities. In the Educational Services program, we offer an after-school and summer intensive English language program supporting the public schools, teaching youth English for school and community.

320 Cathedral St Baltimore MD 21201

 667-600-2943

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Our programs operate as a “one-stop shop” for families and individual in crisis, helping them to achieve stability by meeting their basic human needs like food and clothing, then empowering them with the tools and resources necessary to build self-sufficient lives.

101 W 23rd St Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 467-5340 ext. 117

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The Liberty Rec And Tech Center provides a full slate of supports designed to provide services for students and parents.  The center has GED classes, a full service food pantry, workforce development seminars, after school programming, technology classes, parenting classes, a Head Start program, league basketball and volleyball, ceramics classes, visual arts programming, zumba, dance, aerobics, and fitness classes, a community pool, a sewing circle, and space available for community rentals.

3901 Maine Ave Baltimore MD 21207

 (410) 396-0571

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The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Community Center of Baltimore and Central Maryland is a community-based nonprofit organization founded in 1977. We provide support, education, outreach and advocacy for SGL/LGBTQ individuals and our allies, through programs, services, and resources.The GLCCB provides an affirming space, platforms for free expression, and resources for healthier living.

2530 North Charles St 3rd Floor Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 777-8145

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The mission of the Hampden Family Center is to enrich the lives of Hampden residents through education and professional support, and to encourage individual growth and community fellowship. We provide programs and support services for all who live, learn and work in the community. Here, children enjoy after-school and summer enrichment programs. Adults can participate in literacy classes to brush up on their math, reading and writing skills in preparation for the GED class and exam.

1104 W 36th St Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 467-8710

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Historic East Baltimore Community Action Coalition Youth Opportunity Center (HEBCAC-YO) addresses the education, counseling, and career development and training needs of out of school youth in East Baltimore. Our caring and knowledgeable staff provides: on site GED and pre-GED classes; individual and group counseling; career training in high growth industries (such as healthcare, hospitality, and construction); life skills workshops and clubs and other fun social activities. YO! serves out-of-school youth and young adults by providing wide-ranging support services and opportunities for participants to reach their academic and career goals. We also connect youth to other needed wrap-around services such as housing, family support and healthcare by referral.

1212 N Wolfe St Baltimore MD 21213

 (443) 524-2800

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The Immigration Outreach Service Center, Inc. (IOSC) at St. Matthew Catholic Church is an independent non-profit organization dedicated to serving Baltimore’s immigrants regardless of immigration status, ethnicity, or religious affiliation.  Our mission is to partner with and empower immigrants in the Baltimore area to lead successful lives in the United States.  We are dedicated to being the hub from which our clients build the networks of relationships that best serve them.

5401 Loch Raven Blvd Baltimore MD 21239

 (410) 323-8564

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Loving Arms, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) community based organization located in Baltimore City, Maryland. We provide short term, safe and nurturing shelter and supportive services (both residential and non-residential) to unaccompanied, homeless children, and young adults, age 12 to 24. These children are known as throwaways, runaways, homeless, or unstably housed children, many who are victims of human and Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking (DMST).

3313 Oakfield Ave Gwynn Oak MD 21207

 410-367-5869

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We help vulnerable Marylanders buy healthy foods, pay energy bills, and obtain medical assistance. We also provide stable environments for at-risk children and adults.

 (800) 332-6347

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), called the Food Supplement Program (FSP) in Maryland, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. Everyone has the right to apply for FSP.

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As the state’s primary social service provider, the Maryland Department of Human Services serves over one million people annually. The Department, through its 24 local departments of social services, pursues opportunities to assist people in economic need, provide preventive services, and protect vulnerable children and adults in each of Maryland’s 23 counties and Baltimore City.

311 West Saratoga St Baltimore MD 21201

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The Maryland Food Bank relies on local organizations, more commonly called network partners, to distribute food to those in need through many of our programs. With more than 1,000 network partners — ranging from pantries and shelters to faith-based organizations and schools — our network is ready to help.

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Maryland Hunger Solutions is a non-profit working to end food insecurity in Maryland. MDHS offers services such as SNAP application and case assistance, assistance finding food resources in the state, and educating community members and partners on the federal nutrition programs.

711 W 41st St Suite 360 Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 528-0021

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MOST is working to make sure out of school time programs are aware of the available nutrition programs and also can help connect youth and their families to important resources. For example, if a young person is eligible for Free and Reduced Meals – they and their families may also be eligible for additional benefits

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Our Daily Bread is Maryland’s hot meal program, serving more than a quarter million meals to the hungry of Baltimore City each year. We serve nutritious lunches every day of the year and breakfast to seniors and individuals with disabilities each weekday.

725 Fallsway Ave Baltimore MD 21202

 (677) 600-3400

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Paul’s Place is a catalyst and leader for change, improving the quality of life in the Washington Village/Pigtown neighborhood and the surrounding Southwest Baltimore communities. Paul’s Place provides programs, services and support that strengthen individuals and families, fostering hope, personal dignity and growth.

1118 Ward St Baltimore MD 21230

 (410) 625-0775

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As an extension of the National School Lunch Program, which is designed to guarantee eligible children free and nutritious breakfasts and lunches during the school year, the Summer Food Service Program was created to guarantee these same youngsters at least one nutritionally sound meal a day during their summer vacations.

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The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) program that helps children receive the nutrition they need to learn, play, and grow throughout the summer months.

Baltimore MD

 (410) 767-0219

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The Salvation Army of Central Maryland operates family service centers to help meet the immediate and short-term needs of thousands of individuals throughout Central Maryland. These family service centers provide the following services

• Utilities and Eviction Assistance: Monetary assistance is provided to qualified applicants for utility-turn-off prevention and eviction assistance.
• Clothing Assistance: Walk-in and scheduled clients request and receive clean and suitable clothing items to meet their basic needs, such as warm clothes for winter months, infant and children’s clothing items, and diapers for infants and toddlers.
• Food Pantry and Food Baskets: An onsite food pantry is stocked with nonperishable food and toiletry items. Walk ins and scheduled clients are eligible to receive items upon verification of identification and proof of housing with cooking facilities. Each applicants is provided a three-day supply of groceries appropriate for their household size. Applicants are eligible for this service every two months.
• Basic Advocacy Services: Case workers serve as advocates for individuals to ensure that each person is made aware of and receives the services to which s/he is entitled.

814 Light St Baltimore MD 21230

 (410) 783-2920

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The Westside Youth Opportunity Center (Westside YO) works with Baltimore City residents between 18 and 24 years old. We are primarily a career development program that includes a full academic program ranging from adult basic education all the way to GED preparation. We are youth development based with case management at or core.

1510 W Lafayette Ave Baltimore MD 21217

 (410) 545-6953

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To provide care coordination services utilizing wraparound principles and philosophies to guide a process where all families and youth feel supported, encouraged and hopeful that their vision and goals will be realized.

2300 N Charles Street 3rd floor Baltimore MD 21218

 443-449-7713

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Year Up’s mission is to close the Opportunity Divide by providing young adults with the skills, experience, and support that will empower them to reach their potential through professional careers and higher education. We are a Higher Education/Workforce Development Program for young adults 18 to 24 years of age.  We provide a one year long program – 1st 6 months (Learning Development in IT, Advanced IT, and Business Operations) and 2nd 6 months our opportunity youth go on internship with one of our corporate partners, i.e. Carefirst, Johns Hopkins, Bank of America, and Exelon, just to name a few.

2600 Liberty Heights Ave South Pavillon 3rd Floor Baltimore MD 21211

 (410) 919-9530

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YES Drop-In Center is Baltimore City’s first drop-in center for homeless youth. YES Drop-In Center is a safe space for youth who are homeless and between the ages of 14-25, to get basic needs met and establish supportive relationships with peer staff  and allies that them make and sustain connections to long-term resources and opportunities.YES prevents and eliminates youth homelessness through the synergy of youth, peer and ally partnerships. The organization’s vision is that all of Baltimore’s youth will easily access supportive services and stable housing to become powerful in their own lives.

2315 N Charles St 1st floor Baltimore MD 21218

 (410) 235-7744

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The Youth Sports Program (YSP)is a 501 C (3) Non-profit organization that provides a variety of exciting sports activities for children and their families. We are dedicated to the provision of extra-curricular sports and activities to support family involvement and physical and social skill development for children.

 

4633 Furley Ave Furley Recreation Center Baltimore MD 21239

 (443) 423-2442

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