Where to find food in Caroline

CAROLINE COUNTY – With the government shutdown and the lapse in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, many are wondering where their next meal is going to come from. Below you can find a comprehensive list of all the places you can visit if you are in need of assistance or if you’d like to donate to help those who are struggling.

This list includes food pantries, resource centers, Blessing Boxes, and individual efforts to lend a helping hand. If you are unfamiliar, Blessing Boxes are outdoor boxes where food, toiletries, and other necessities are available to be accessed 24/7. The motto of the Blessing Boxes is “Take what you need, leave what you can.”

To see dates and times of which food resources are available on the Mid-Shore, visit https://www.midshorehealth.org/food or https://carolinebettertogether.org/#necessities.

MARYDEL

 Aaron’s Place Mobile – Iglesia de Dios El Buen Camino

18161 Henderson Road, Marydel, MD

Phone: 443-243-5906

Blessing Box – Marydel Community Hall

130 Halltown Road, Marydel, MD

GOLDSBORO

 Giving Grace – Goldsboro Fire Hall

700 Old Line Road, Goldsboro, MD

Phone: 410-829-3158

DC Center

435 Main Street, Goldsboro, MD

Phone: 410-479-4638

Blessing Box – Trinity United Methodist Church

302 Church Lane, Goldsboro, MD

GREENSBORO

 Aaron’s Place – Town of Greensboro

111 South Main Street, Greensboro, MD

Phone: 443-243-5906

St. Paul United Methodist Church

300 Sunset Avenue, Greensboro, MD

Phone: 410-482-8170

Blessing Boxes

Greater Impact Church – 13699 Greensboro Road, Greensboro, MD

Sunset Avenue (old carnival grounds area), Greensboro, MD

RIDGELY

 Martin’s House and Barn

14374 Benedictine Lane, Ridgely, MD

Phone: 410-634-2537

Ridgely United Methodist Church

109 Central Avenue, Ridgely, MD

Phone: 410-634-2527

Blessing Boxes

Ridgely United Methodist Church – 107 Central Avenue, Ridgely, MD

New Beginnings Methodist Church – 12020 Central Avenue, Ridgely, MD

DENTON

 Aaron’s Place Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen

401 B, 401 Aldersgate Dr, Denton, MD

Phone: 443-243-5906

Calvary Baptist Church

1120 Market Street, Denton, MD

Phone: 410-924-6404

Samaritan House

12 North 5th Street, Denton, MD

Phone: 410-479-1251

Thinking of You Pantry

9058 Double Hills Road, Denton, MD

Phone: 443-243-5906

Free Soup Window – Market Street Pub

Market Street Pub, Denton, MD

Phone: 410-479-4720

Blessing Boxes

St. Luke’s Methodist Church – 100 S. Fifth Avenue, Denton, MD (behind the church)

His Hope Ministries Office – 105 Gay Street, Denton, MD

Thawley’s Chapel – 10030 Reed Road, Denton, MD

PRESTON

 Aaron’s Place Mobile – Preston Lions Club

114 Williamson Street, Preston, MD

Phone: 410-479-5237

LNT Seafood

233 Main Street, Preston, MD

Phone: 410-829-9399

Blessing Boxes

United Methodist Church of Bethesda – 155 Main Street, Preston, MD

Bethlehem Wesleyan Church – 5330 Bethlehem Road, Preston, MD

Preston Lions Club – 114 Williamson Street, Preston, MD

FEDERALSBURG

 Aaron’s Place – Community Civic League

3439 Laurel Grove Road, Federalsburg, MD

Phone: 443-243-5906

Unity-Washington United Methodist Church

112 North Main Street, Federalsburg, MD

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church

303 South Main Street, Federalsburg, MD

Phone: 410-463-0520

OTHER RESOURCES

 For those in need of a prepared individual Thanksgiving meal, St. Luke’s Methodist Church’s Neighbors United to Serve are taking orders for free dinners to be picked up or delivered on Thanksgiving at no charge. Go to https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1QDwTsAx5jxVsZw16cfVO1jSbz-m7YIqOlRNfd71vgLo/viewform?edit_requested=true

 to sign up by November 20.

The Caroline County Department of Heath has more information on their website, including state-wide help with food, housing, employment opportunities, and more: https://www.carolinehd.org/resources-for-snap-recipients-during-federal-shutdown/

The Caroline County Department of Social Services (410-819-4500) are available to answer questions regarding SNAP and other resources you may qualify for, like Temporary Cash Assistance.

For those with more specific questions or to find pantries outside Caroline County, the Maryland Food Bank has a wealth of information for those impacted by the shutdown and a “Find Food” resource map on their website: https://mdfoodbank.org/news/federal-government-shutdown-information-for-our-neighbors/

If you would like to add to or make a correction to this list, please contact kennedy@carolinereview.com.