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

List of Harford County Pantries

"Clients" Next Steps

Am I Eligible for the Food Pantry?

The current income eligibility is 200% of poverty guidelines.

Pantry Hours of Operation

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday                
9am-11:45am
1pm-4pm

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?

List of Harford County Food Pantries

Volunteer Opportunities

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!

Volunteer with HCAA

Food Donations

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.

Make a Donation Through Our Virtual Food Drive

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.

Events

Outreach Events

June 2023
July 2023
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Please View Our "Events Calendar" to See All Upcoming Dates & Times

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 Locations

Pantry Partners

You can also find food pantries throughout the county with the following organizations:

Shoprite Grant Partners:

  • Grove Presbyterian Deacon’s Cupboard
  • Mason Dixon Community Services
  • St. Joan of Arc
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church
  • St. Matthew Lutheran Church
  • The Kitchen Door, c/o Church of St. Patrick

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP):

  • Grove Presbyterian Deacon’s Cupboard
  • Mason Dixon Community Services
  • Smith’s Chapel
  • St. Joan of Arc
  • St. John’s Episcopal Church
  • St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
  • St. Paul’s FISH Pantry
  • Tabitha’s House

Community Partners:

  • Bel Air United Methodist Church
  • Boys & Girls Clubs, Edgewood
  • Breathe 379
  • CharHope
  • Extreme Family Outreach
  • Fallston Presbyterian Church
  • FCCAU
  • Grace Memorial Episcopal Church
  • Harvest House
  • Homecoming Project
  • Inner County Outreach
  • Mann House
  • Oak Grove Baptist Church
  • Praising Through Recovery
  • Ray of Hope Mission
  • St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church
  • Village at Lakeview

Title I Pantries:

  • Bakerfield Elementary
  • Deerfield Elementary
  • Edgewood Elementary
  • George D. Lisby Elementary
  • Havre de Grace Elementary
  • Magnolia Elementary
  • William Paca Elementary
Days/Hours of Harford County Pantries