Food Assistance Resources

Resources 

To find resources near you, including food pantries and assistance paying for food, visit HealthyDelmarva.findhelp.com.

Maryland Food Bank

Visit mdfoodbank.org. Enter your ZIP code into the Find Food search tool to get an up-to-date list of Maryland Food Bank partners in our community. Please contact the partner before visiting to confirm hours, eligibility requirements, and distribution procedures. 

The Bread of Life Market

Maryland Food Bank partners with Adopt-A-Block Outreach Center located at 818 Benny St. in Salisbury, Maryland to offer a choice pantry. Appointments are needed to visit the pantry. Visit the the Adopt A Block website to learn more.

Food Bank of Delaware

Visit www.fbd.org. Millions of pounds of food are distributed each year to the community through on-site food pantries, mobile food pantries and a network of hunger-relief partners throughout the state.

• Pantries in Newark, Del. 302-292-1305
• Pantries in Milford, Del. 302-424-3301

MAC: Your Area Agency on Aging

MAC offers numerous programs, including Meals on Wheels and vegetable distribution. MAC can be reached at 410-742-0505. Visit their website at macinc.org.

Community Gardens 

Check with your local health department or the University of Maryland Lower Shore Area Extension Office about community garden information.

• Wicomico County Health Department
  410-749-1244
• Worcester County Health Department
  410-632-1100
• Somerset County Health Department
  443-523-1700
• Wicomico County | University of Maryland Extension
  410-749-6141

In addition, the following organizations offer community garden resources:

• The City of Salisbury offers several community gardens. Visit the City of Salisbury, Maryland website to learn more.
• Healthway Drive Community Garden offered by Atlantic General Hospital
• Seaford Community Garden