WEEKLY Food Distributions + Pantry Check Instagram for Weekly Sites + Times

So What Else - Baltimore is the Baltimore chapter of the larger So What Else Helps organization. So What Else - Baltimore hosts a Food Rescue Bank that provides mobile food distributions in different areas around Baltimore. Currently, the chapter hosts more than 28 distributions, deliveries and drop-offs around the city.

We will update locations, time and dates here on Needs Notebook weekly.

Please check back soon for locations + times for the upcoming week.

So What Else? Baltimore also has a weekly Clothing and Food Pantry, and a Diaper Pantry at its Resource Center on 424 S Pulaski St. (use side door on Ashton St.). Walk-ins are welcome, or you can contact (443) 253-7258 or email jgarland@sowhatelse.org.

Clothing + Food Pantry | Tuesday and Thursdays, 9AM -12PM

FREE Clothing and non-perishable goods are available, as well as other household supplied and items.

Diaper Pantry | Wednesdays, 9AM -12PM

FREE diapers are available for families - please bring your child or proof of child to receive diapers. Limit of one package per family.

FREE Food Distribution Every Friday, 11AM - 1PM | 2900 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215.

Release Community Outreach is a Baltimore-based non-profit focused on providing resources and support to help reduce recidivism. Release provides the following services: Job Placement, Housing Assistance, Life Coaching/Mentoring and Mental Health Support.

Stop by on Fridays for fresh produce, dairy, eggs, meat and non-perishables. Please note that inventory may vary depending on the week and time.

Trans-Led Wellness Center WEEKLY Drop-In Center and Mobile Outreach

Baltimore Safe Haven is the only trans-led drop-in wellness center in Baltimore. Per the Baltimore Safe Haven website, it is “…committed to empowering TLGBQ individuals in Baltimore City who are navigating survival modes by providing inclusive and supportive spaces, resources, and opportunities” (Source: Baltimore Safe Haven, 2024).

The organization provides a variety of resources including its Drop-In Center, Transitional Housing, Mobile Outreach, Community Engagement, Housing Support, Health Services, Legal Support, Policy & Advocacy, Workforce Development and other resources.

Check back for upcoming events.

Catherine’s Family and Youth Services (CYFS) is a non-profit primarily focused on providing resources and improving the lives of residents in Northwest Baltimore. CFYS builds strong community relationships and hosts it's Food Pantry & Diaper Hub every month - along with emergency food and diaper pickups.

CFYS will give away food and diapers while supplies last! Per CFYS: Registration is REQUIRED and begins TWO hours before the giveaway. CFYS recommends that you bring your own bag/cart, water and chair to prepare to wait in line outdoors. Arrange a ride prior to coming. Parking is allowed along the gate, but you will have to park on the street once spots are filled.

If you want to learn more about CYFS, sign-up to volunteer or if you have anything to donate, please visit click the button below to visit the CFYS website.

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Tammy’s Angels is a Baltimore-based organization “…dedicated to providing support and resources to those experiencing poverty and homelessness in Baltimore, MD” (Source: Tammy’s Angels, 2024).

Its mission is to “…empower individuals and families to overcome the barriers that prevent them from achieving stability and self-sufficiency through housing and income assistance, academic support, job placement, health and wellness, and social inclusion activities” (Source: Tammy’s Angels, 2024).

If you want to learn more about Tammy’s Angels, sign-up to volunteer, or if you have anything to donate, please visit click the button below to visit the Tammy's Angels website.

FREE Groceries on Wednesdays from 11:00AM - 2:00PM and Fridays from 2:00PM - 5:00PM | 3601 Eastern Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21224

Food Pantry on the Go every 4th Friday from 10:00AM while supplies last | outside of the library

The Enoch Pratt Free Library is Baltimore's public library system that offers a variety of resources for Baltimore residents.

The Pratt Library offers books, podcasts, access to chromebooks and laptops, meeting rooms, and a variety of social services - COVID-19 kits, Passport Services, free lawyers, housing navigators, and much more (Source: Enoch Pratt Free Library, 2024).