We found 16 food pantries listed for Montgomery County, Maryland. Call before you go to confirm hours and what to bring. You can also see Food banks in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Salvation Army Food Pantry Locations
We have located 4 Salvation Army Food Pantry locations in Montgomery, Maryland. You can also check your eligibility.
The Salvation Army Store & Donation Center
Phone: (301) 881-1060
Address: 1590 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (301) 881-1060 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (301) 830-6531
Address: 7505 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (301) 830-6531 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
The Salvation Army Family Store & Donation Center
Phone: (240) 631-8137
Address: 18705 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Drop Box
- Salvation Army Family Store
Appointments :
Call (240) 631-8137 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
The Salvation Army - Montgomery County, MD
Phone: (301) 515-5354
Address: 20021 Aircraft Dr, Germantown, MD 20874. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Services provided :
- Casework Services
- Character Building Programs
- Christian Education
- Emergency Financial Assistance
- Food & Nutrition Programs
- Men's Ministries
- Music & Arts Programs
- Seasonal Services
- Women's Ministries
- Worship Services - Children's / Teen
- Worship Services - Church
- Worship Services - Sunday School
- Worship Services - Young Adult
- Worship Services - Youth Ministries
Appointments :
Call (301) 515-5354 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Church Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Church Food Pantry locations in Montgomery, Maryland. You can also check your eligibility.
Church of the Resurrection Food Pantry
Phone: (301) 236-5200
Address: 3315 Greencastle Rd, Burtonsville, MD 20866. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Resurrection parishioners generously donate food on a regular basis to help our Parish maintain a Food Pantry which is held in the Parish Life Center. People in need of food who live in the following zip code areas: 20866, 20868, 20903, 20904, 20905 may call the Parish Life Center (301-236-5200) during office hours (8:00am to 4:00pm; Monday through Friday) to request 2 bags of food. Pick-up for the nonperishable food is on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:00am and 4:00pm.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 236-5200 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Burtonsville
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Silver Spring United Methodist Church - Arleeta’s Pantry
Phone: (301) 587-1215
Address: 8900 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Every Saturday from 9-11 am volunteers distribute nonperishable food items at the Pantry’s Downtown Campus location to approximately 30-50 families per week. Reflecting these economic times, the number of families coming to the Pantry and the number of bags of food distributed has increased significantly in the last year. Food comes the Capital Area Food Bank, area supermarkets, and donations from the congregation. Items needed on a regular basis include: canned soup, canned vegetables and fruit, boxes of cereal, peanut butter, jelly, canned and dry pasta, rice, canned and dry beans, canned and dry pasta, rice and tuna and other canned meats.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 587-1215 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Silver Spring
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Catholic Charities Food Pantry Locations
We have located 2 Catholic Charities Food Pantry locations in Montgomery, Maryland. You can also check your eligibility.
St. Camillus Catholic Church (Silver Spring Pantry)
Phone: (301) 434-8400
Address: 1600 St Camillus Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food security is access to safe, adequate, sufficient, easy-to-use, and culturally appropriate food at all times of the year. The largest activity of this ministry is the operation of two Food Pantries, one in the rectory basement and one in Langley Park, which provide emergency food assistance to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 434-8400 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Silver Spring
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church - St. Martin's Food Pantry and Lord's Table Soup Kitchen
Phone: (301) 990-3203
Address: 201 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The St. Martin's Food Pantry distributes non-perishable food items to needy families every Monday throughout the year. The Pantry's Monday food distribution starts with the giving out of numbers for places in line, beginning when the Pantry volunteers arrive about 5:45 am Monday morning. Distribution of food begins at 10:00 am and closes at 11:30 am. The Lord's Table serves hot nutritious meals daily Monday through Saturday, September to June at 3:30 pm in the Church Hall. Between 60 and 100+ hungry, homeless and needy people are fed each day.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 990-3203 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Gaithersburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Food Pantry Locations
We have located 8 Food Pantry locations in Montgomery, Maryland. You can also check your eligibility.
Jesus House DC
Phone: (301) 650-1900
Address: 921 Philadelphia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Tues: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Wed: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Thurs: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Fri: 12:00 PM - 08:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Feed-A-Soul program provides food and fellowship for the less privileged who frequently visit Franklin Park in Washington, DC every 2nd and 4th Sunday. For more information call 301-650-1900 or email info@jesushousedc.org.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- spiritual support
Appointments :
Call (301) 650-1900 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- District Of Columbia
Lighthouse Ministries International Inc
Phone: (443) 574-5464
Address: 10727 Tucker St, Beltsville, MD 20705. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 09:30 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: 09:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Sun: Closed
Community & Outreach Programs provides food, clothing, housing counseling and benevolence for qualifying residents of Prince Georges County, Montgomery County, Washington, D.C. and Virginia. Programs include bread of life food bank distribution program, go missions & outreach to international and national communities in need, back to school supplies distribution and sharing Christmas joy.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- housing advice
- clothing
- supplies for school
- relief for caregivers
- meals
Appointments :
Call (443) 574-5464 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Washington
- District Of Columbia
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW)
Phone: (301) 585-6557
Address: 501 Sligo Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
- Tues: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
- Wed: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
- Thurs: 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
- Fri: Closed
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) collects food donations from throughout the community and keeps it available at our center for people who need some assistance. The food that is available varies throughout the month. It just depends on what ACSGW has received. Typically, we have nonperishable food, such as canned goods and pastas, as well as perishable food, such as fruits and vegetables. Sometimes we meat or poultry for our clients. Usually, we also have breads.
Qualified clients can visit the center once a month for food. People needing food must first visit our center to talk with a case manager to explain their need and provide the information necessary to ensure they meet current qualifications. You can request an appointment with a case manager by calling us at 301-585-6556. People who qualify can receive food the same day. Since we often provide more food than a person can carry, you should consider bringing a shopping cart or someone else with you to help you carry the food home.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 585-6557 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
Rainbow Community Development Center Inc
Phone: (301) 625-2561
Address: 2120 Industrial Pkwy, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Get Directions
Listed hours, call to confirm:
- Mon: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Tues: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Wed: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Thurs: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Fri: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
- Sat: Closed
- Sun: Closed
The Rainbow Community Development Center (RCDC), Inc.’s mission is building better lives for those in need. We have been helping families to become self-sufficient and became a non profit entity. One of our programs is the Food Pantry.
With food prices soaring, obesity, diabetes and other health-related diseases are on the incline. Healthy, nutritious foods (such as fresh produce) are more expensive and less likely to be purchased, a factor in many health-related issues.
The RCDC Community Food Distribution program consists of the food pantry and nutritional education programs geared toward serving low-income individuals and families in need.
This program is staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Our pantry is the only pantry in the local area that provides fresh produce on a consistent weekly basis. Clients are served from throughout the Maryland, DC and Virginia area and can self-refer based on need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
- nutrition education
Appointments :
Call (301) 625-2561 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Counties:
- Alexandria City
- Arlington
- Calvert
- Charles
- Clarke
- Culpeper
- District Of Columbia
- Fairfax
- Fairfax City
- Falls Church City
- Fauquier
- Frederick
- Fredericksburg City
- Jefferson
- Loudoun
- Manassas City
- Manassas Park City
- Montgomery
- Prince Georges
- Prince William
- Rappahannock
- Spotsylvania
- Stafford
- Warren
Shepherd’s Table
Phone: (301) 585-6463
Address: 8210 Dixon Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
The food service program is at the heart of the mission of Shepherd’s Table. Through the extraordinary efforts of thousands of volunteers, dedicated staff and countless donors, the evening meal has been served without interruption since December, 1983. That’s 32+ years of feeding hungry people in our community. In November of 2008, we served our 1,000,000th meal.On Sunday, December 16, 2012 we served our first brunch meal, beginning our 30th year of service. Through a special appeal in October 2012, funding for the Thierry Musel Brunch Program was secured for 2013. No longer will our clients and dinner guests be hungry during the day on the weekends. Thanks to all of our donors and volunteers for bringing this program to life. Shepherd’s Table is mightily blessed with the support of the local Silver Spring community, folks throughout Montgomery County and the greater DC region. Strong financial support, consistent donations of in-kind gifts, amazing food recovery from local grocery stores, restaurants, bakeries and farmer’s markets along with the fabulous service by volunteers, and a dedicated staff all combine to make the evening meal and brunch program possible. Our dinner/brunch volunteers are composed of a wide array of people: adults, youth, young adults, court ordered folks, service learning students and teams of people from churches and synagogues, businesses and schools, and organizations throughout the area. Brunch Meal Served Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.; Evening Meals Served Daily, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 585-6463 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Silver Spring
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Julie’s Food Pantry
Phone: (301) 915-7991
Address: 18210 Contour Rd # 80, Montgomery Village, MD 20877. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Julie's Food Pantry seeks to eradicate poverty by empowering families and individuals with services that enhance individual and social responsibility, promote education and affirm positive environments.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 915-7991 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Montgomery Village
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
The St. Anthony Food Pantry/ La Despensa de San Antonio (Langley Park Pantry)
Phone: (301) 328-5105
Address: 8102 Tahona Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20903. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
Food security is access to safe, adequate, sufficient, easy-to-use, and culturally appropriate food at all times of the year. The largest activity of this ministry is the operation of two Food Pantries, one in the rectory basement and one in Langley Park, which provide emergency food assistance to families in need.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 328-5105 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Silver Spring
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
Gaithersburg HELP, Inc
Phone: (301) 216-2510
Address: 301 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878. Get Directions
Hours: Call for hours
For over 40 years, Gaithersburg HELP has provided local families in need with basic needs assistance in a coordinated fashion. You may be eligible to receive a 3-5 day supply of food from our Food Pantry. Gaithersburg HELP provides food services to Gaithersburg area residents, by appointment-only. Clients generally can pick up food 12 times in a 12-month period with a flexible pickup schedule. We strive to provide nutritious meals and household supplies to our recipients. Here is a list of items that are typically included in a food package: Cereal, Canned or jar goods (beans, jelly, fruit, chicken, peanut butter, soup, spaghetti sauce, tuna, vegetables), Non-refrigerated juices (apple and other juices in plastic containers), Toilet paper, Bread, Eggs, Margarine/Butter, Cheese, Bar soap. Note: Dietary or special requests are honored when possible; clients with infants also receive rice cereal and baby food; clients residing in motels receive can openers and disposable utensils and plates, if needed.
Services provided :
- food pantry
Appointments :
Call (301) 216-2510 to ask about hours, whether you need an appointment, and what to bring.
Help Residents of Cities:
- Gaithersburg
Help Residents of Counties:
- Montgomery
A number of food banks, soup kitchens for hot meals and free emergency food pantries in Montgomery, Maryland distribute groceries to individuals or families who are in some form of an emergency situation.
There are also meals, free bags of food, personal toiletries and household goods for low to moderate income families from food pantries near you.
Distribution centers can include churches, non-profit organizations, community action agencies, and many other local charities as well as non-profits.
Salvation Army Food Pantry
The Salvation Army is dedicated to eliminating food insecurity.
The Salvation Army offers free food help through local centers. Contact the branch nearest Montgomery, Maryland to confirm hours and requirements. The charity organization is involved in feeding millions of families each year, with a large percentage of those assisted being children as well as the elderly.
Church Food Pantry
A number of churches around Montgomery, Maryland have food pantries for those in their neighborhoods who are in need of food items.
Church pantries often rely on food donations gathered through food drives.
Some churches also deliver food items to older adults who are unable to drive to a nearby community food pantry. Please contact your local church directly.
Catholic Charities Food Pantry
Resources provided by Catholic Charities organizations can include help with food, holiday, and immigration needs.
Families of all religions, backgrounds, and cultures can contact Catholic Charities centers for help.
Catholic Charities locations in and around Montgomery, Maryland may offer groceries, food boxes, and items to prepare a meal. Hours and walk-in rules vary, so call before you go.
Some of these food pantries work like grocery stores, letting clients choose the items they need from the groceries available on site.
First-time clients may need to fill out a short application with basic household information.
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Some independent food pantries use the Helping Hands name. Any Helping Hands pantries we have listed around Montgomery, Maryland appear on this page.
Food supplies, hours, and services differ from one pantry to the next, so call before you go.
These pantries often rely on donations and volunteers from their local communities.
Find a local helping hands food pantry open near you.
Mobile Food Pantry
Mobile food pantries bring free food directly to families in need in communities around Montgomery, Maryland, often during large one-day distributions.
Some mobile pantries hand out pre-packed boxes, while others let you shop market-style.
Mobile food pantries usually visit churches, community centers, schools, shopping centers, and other convenient locations. They usually go to areas where there aren't grocery stores or other food pantries.
Mobile Food Pantry Schedule 2026
Unlike traditional food pantries where you go to them, mobile pantry trucks come to you. Food banks sometimes have an online mobile food pantry schedule.
Mobile food pantries often visit a community once a week or once a month. There may be last-minute cancellations or changes, so recheck the mobile food pantry schedule before you plan to go.
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Some St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around Montgomery, Maryland may operate much like a grocery store, where people in need can choose their own food.
Services vary by location, so call the pantry near you to ask what is available.
Food Pantry Delivery Program
Some food banks run delivery programs that bring food and other products to partner agencies in more remote areas. Ask a food pantry around Montgomery, Maryland whether delivery is available near you.
Drive-thru Food Pantries
Drive-thru food pantries are a convenient and efficient way to distribute food to neighbors in need. Many are open to anyone who needs help with food, but rules vary by location, so call ahead if you can.
Who can visit a drive-thru pantry?
Drive-thru pantries are generally open to anyone who needs help getting food. Requirements vary, so check with the pantry before you go.
You may be asked to provide:
- Your zip code, and
- Number of people in your household.
You usually do not need an appointment. Drive-thru pantries are generally first-come, first-served, so plan to arrive early because lines can fill quickly and popular items may run out.
How do drive-thru pantries work?
Volunteers and staff manage the distribution line. Here is how most drive-thru pantries operate:
Staff and volunteers direct visitors to the distribution area.
Visitors pull up in their car and are guided into a clearly marked queue. Staff move cars forward to keep the line moving quickly.
Check-in.
You may be asked about your zip code, household size or income for the pantry's records.
Food is loaded into your car.
Pre-packed bags of food — typically including shelf-stable items like pasta, canned fruit, and peanut butter, as well as fresh produce and meats — are loaded by volunteers directly into your trunk.
Pet Food Pantry
Some pet owners give up their pets because they cannot afford to care for them. Pet food pantries help fill a gap left by assistance programs such as SNAP, which cannot be used to buy pet food.
Pet food pantries may provide free pet food for a limited time to pet owners who cannot afford to feed their pets in Montgomery, Maryland.
Who is eligible for a pet food pantry?
Rules vary by pantry, but many help people who are:
- All ages, races and marital status
- Unemployed or underemployed
- Retired, living on social security or other limited income
- Physically or mentally disabled
- Experiencing homelessness or housing instability
Tips for Visiting a Food Pantry
Show up early.
This is very important. This means you will be first in line and have a chance to get the items that are sought after and in limited quantities such as fresh produce, dairy and frozen food.
You don't usually need to show up hours ahead of time but coming at least an hour before is usually a good idea.
Remember all documentation.
Some food pantries require documentation to prove who you are, and in some cases, where you live.
This is to make sure people are not coming more than they are allowed or using fake names to do so. Call ahead of time to find out what documentation is needed.
This is often a photo ID and a piece of mail that verifies your address.
Use several food banks.
Using more than one food bank (when available) is smart because you may be able to get something at one that you may not get at another.
For instance, one may have a deal with a local gardener that gives them their extras. This may mean this food bank has more produce.
Eligible for other programs?
Ask your Department of Social Services office if you are eligible for other assistance programs to supplement your household’s food supply.
They can easily tell you if you can apply for WIC (Women, Infants, and Children), USDA Commodities or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Ask about extras.
If you have special needs for infants or special diets, the pantries may be able to assist you.
Many times, they can help with diapers, baby formula, baby food, personal hygiene products, and even special diet items like gluten free or sugar free foods.
Go on different days of the week.
Depending on the food pantry, they may be open only one or two days a week or they may be open all seven days. When you have a choice, going midweek is often best as it is less crowded.
Be polite to workers.
Nearly everyone at a food bank is a volunteer. Be polite to the workers there as they often deal with highly emotional situations.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
1. What is the difference between a food bank and a food pantry?
Independent community food pantries are self-governing and usually distribute food to their clients on a once-a-month basis. A food bank is the storehouse for millions of pounds of food and other products that go out to the community. A food pantry functions as the arms that reach out to that community directly.
2. What kind of food is at a food pantry?
Food pantries typically provide shelf-stable items such as:
- Peanut butter
- Canned soup
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables
- Pasta
- Canned beans
- Canned stew
- Canned fish
3. Who can go to a food pantry?
Rules vary by food pantry. Many ask only that you say you need help, while others may ask for ID, proof of address, income information, or a referral. Call ahead to find out what to bring.
4. What is the difference between a food pantry and a soup kitchen?
A food pantry often provides food packages meant to last a few days to families that have a place to live, but not enough food. These packages are designed to provide nutritionally balanced meals. Soup kitchens serve individuals in need of a hot meal, the only meal of the day for many of them.
5. How does a food pantry work?
Food banks acquire large donations of food from the food industry and distribute it to organizations that feed hungry people. Those organizations then provide this food directly to families in need.