Food Pantry
The Community Action Food Pantry and Food Bank is an emergency and / or supplemental food source that is available once every 30 days to eligible clients in need of nourishment.
Families receive enough wholesome fresh / canned fruits, vegetable, meats, milk products, and/or breads and pastries for 3-4 days, based on household size. The current income eligibility is 200% of poverty guidelines.
When applying, please bring your photo ID. You’ll be completing an application when you arrive. You must be a Harford County resident to receive food from our pantry.
HCAA Food Pantry is onsite at:
1321-B Woodbridge Station Way
Edgewood, MD 21040
Pantry Phone Number: 410-612-9899
Am I Eligible for the Food Pantry?
The current income eligibility is 200% of poverty guidelines.
EFFECTIVE 10/1/2024, NEW PANTRY CUSTOMER REQUIRED DOCUMENTS FOR FOOD PANTRY ELIGIBILITY
- Head of the household must complete and sign application.
- Head of household must be 18 years of age or over.
- Provide the ONE OF EACH of the following documents to be eligible for food:
- Current Photo ID
- Driver’s license
- Military ID
- Passport
- Current Photo ID
- Proof of the last 30 days of household income for ALL household members; our pantry eligibility is income based:
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- Paycheck stubs
- Social Security/Disability award letter
- Child support statement
- Unemployment statement
- IF ZERO INCOME;
- MUST COMPLETE ZERO INCOME WORKSHEET AND PROVIDE A ZERO RENT STATEMENT OR ENROLLMENT IN UNEMPLOYMENT IF LOSS OF JOB OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT LETTER.
- IF ZERO INCOME;
- Proof of residence for Harford County
- Lease
- BGE Bill
- Mortgage Statement
- Tax Bill
- Sobriety House Letter
- Cable Bill
- Letter from Department of Social Services
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***PLEASE NOTE- YOU WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE FOOD IF ALL FORMS ARE NOT PROVIDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION***
Pantry Hours of Operation
EFFECTIVE TUESDAY 9/2/2024
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- 9:00am-11:00am & 1:00pm-3:00pm
Friday
- 9:00am-11:00am only
CLOSED TUESDAYS
NOTE: THANKSGIVING WEEK SPECIAL HOURS
Monday 11/25: OPEN
- Agency Open 8:30am-11:45am; 1:00pm-4:30pm
- Pantry Open 9:00am-11:00am; 1:00pm-3:00pm
Tuesday 11/26: OPEN
- Agency Open 8:30am-11:45am; 1:00pm-4:30pm
- Pantry Open 9:00am-11:00am; 1:00pm-3:00pm (Tuesday the 26th, only)
Wednesday 11/27: CLOSED
Thursday 11/28: CLOSED
Friday 11/29: CLOSED
Inclement Weather Policy
Harford Community Action Agency follows Harford County Government’s inclement weather policy. If Harford County is closed, so is HCAA. If Harford County operates on a delayed opening schedule, we will do the same. Please follow up-to-date bulletins on television and radio for information. HCAA will not post a separate closing announcement.
Where Else in Harford County Can I Get Food?
Volunteer Opportunities
The HCAA depends on the help of volunteers in the operation of our Food Pantry and Food Bank.
We need volunteers throughout the week to assist us with loading/unloading donations, stocking shelves, distributing food, and answering the phone.
We invite you to join us according to your availability. Please fill out the form below and we will be in touch!
Our Wishlist
Our Food Pantry relies on donations from the community to survive. The following items are always needed (and extremely popular) for our clients.
- Pasta
- Pasta Sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Jelly
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Family Sized Boxes of Cereal
- Family Sized Fruit Juice
- Canned Pasta
- Canned Soup
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Baby Diapers
- Baby Wipes
- Shampoo
- Body Wash
- Toothpaste
- Feminine Hygiene Products
If you wish to make a donation to our Food Panty, please stop by during regular food panty hours or contact us.
Inclement Weather Policy
Harford Community Action Agency follows Harford County Government’s inclement weather policy. If Harford County is closed, so is HCAA. If Harford County operates on a delayed opening schedule, we will do the same. Please follow up-to-date bulletins on television and radio for information. HCAA will not post a separate closing announcement.
Outreach Events
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Please note:
We know that applying for assistance can be overwhelming. We are here to help with your SNAP applications. Unfortunately, Outreach Members in libraries will only be able to help schedule appointments for application assistance.
Pantry Partners
You can also find food pantries throughout the county with the following organizations:
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Bel Air United Methodist Church
Char Hope Foundation
Boys & Girls Club of Harford & Cecil Counties
Extreme Family Outreach
Fallston Presbyterian Church
Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
Grace United Methodist Church
Homecoming Project
Inner County Outreach
Mann House
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Ray of Hope Mission
St. Margaret Parish
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
The Kitchen Door
Village at Lakeview Community Center
TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) PARTNERS
Grove Presbyterian Church
Mason-Dixon Community Services
Smith’s Chapel United Methodist Church
St. Joan of Arc Good Samaritan Ministry
St. John’s Episcopal Church (St. John’s Cupboard)
St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Tabitha’s House
TITLE 1 SCHOOL PARTNERS
Bakerfield Elementary
Deerfield Elementary
Edgewood Elementary
Edgewood Middle School
George D. Lisby Elementary
Hall’s Cross Roads Elementary
Havre de Grace Elementary
Magnolia Elementary
Old Post Road Elementary
Riverside Elementary