Check eligibility for food and nutrition benefits
Find out if you are eligible for food and nutrition benefits
Food assistance for low-income households
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps low-income households buy healthy food.
SUN Bucks
Eligible students (ages 5-18) can get money for food during the summer when school is out.
Food assistance for women and young children
If you are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under five, Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) can help. This program offers nutrition advice, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods.
Home delivered meals for older adults
If you're an older adult with mobility issues, you might be eligible to get nutritious meals brought to you.
Connect to a meal delivery service in your area
Community meals for older adults
There are more than 250 places in Maryland where older adults can get a meal. These spots are great for meeting people, learning about nutrition, and taking part in health programs.
Food Resources
The WhyHunger Hotline & Find Food Database connects people in need across the U.S. to food pantries, soup kitchens, summer meal sites, government nutrition programs, and grassroots organizations that provide access to free food and support services.
Call 1(800) 5-HUNGRY, text your zip code to 1-800-548-6479, or use this form to find local emergency food providers and other support services.
Find Food Near Me | Maryland Food Bank
On any given day, 1 in 3 Marylanders face hunger, and many wonder “where are food banks near me?” Have that question answered quickly by entering your ZIP Code into our Find Food search tool, and you’ll get an up-to-date list of Maryland Food Bank partners right in your community that can help.
Please contact the partner before visiting to confirm hours, eligibility requirements, and distribution procedures.
Local Food Pantries
EWC Adopt-A-Block Outreach Inc.
818 Benny St, Salisbury, MD 21804
website: www.adoptablock.live
phone: 410-749-6594
Hours open: Every Monday and every third Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. and every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.
The Salvation Army Food Pantry
407 Oak St Salisbury MD 21804-5574 USA
website: salvationarmypotomac.org/
phone: 410-749-7771
Hours open: Mon. – Thurs. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are scheduled, emergencies seen when needed.
Rebirth Culturally Food Pantry
225 N Division St Salisbury MD 21801 USA
website: Rebirth4hope.org
phone: 410-264-1441
Hours open: Please call for days and time
Salisbury Urban Ministries – Lazarus Food Pantry
326 Barclay St Salisbury MD 21802-1792 USA
phone: 410-749-1563
Hours open: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The Food Pantry at St. Paul’s
8700 Memory Gardens Ln Hebron MD 21830-0028 USA
phone: 410-422-0175
Hours open: the first & third Thursday of the month from 3 to 5 p.m.
Seton Center Emergency Pantry/CHOICE Program
30632 Hampden Ave Princess Anne MD 21853-0401 USA
phone: 410-651-9608
Hours open: Monday – Friday from 9 – 4 p.m.
Samaritan Shelter
814 4th St Pocomoke City MD 21851-0661 USA
website: thesamaritanshelter.org
phone: 410-957-4310
Hours open: Food pantry is open Tuesday from 1 pm. to 2 p.m. & Saturday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Soup Kitchen is open Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.