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Frederick, MD

Federal Nutrition: How to apply for SNAP and CSFP in state

State and Local Nutrition: Local meals on wheels, food pantries, community meals, etc.

  • Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels provides two meals a day to homebound adults age 60 or older, or adults of any age with a chronic health condition or disability who meet program eligibility guidelines, and live in Frederick County. A hot meal is delivered midday, accompanied by a cold meal that can be refrigerated and eaten later.
  • Home Delivered Meals: Home delivered meals are available for homebound older adults, 60 years or older who meet the program eligibility requirements and live within the service areas of senior centers in Brunswick, Emmitsburg, Frederick and Urbana. 
  • Senior Center Lunch Bunch Program: A meal is available at mid-day, Monday-Thursday, at one of the four senior centers for on-site dining.
  • Frederick Community Table: https://www.cityoffrederickmd.gov/1309/Food-Nutrition-Programs
    • The Frederick Community Table provides an evening meal seven days a week/365 days a year
    • Location: 100 South Market Street, Frederick, MD 21701
    • Hours: Every Day, 5:00PM-6:30PM
  • Groceries for Seniors: https://frederickcountymd.gov/8337/Groceries-for-Seniors
    • A free monthly distribution of seasonal produce, canned goods, and shelf stable products in a farmers market style setting.   
    • Date: 3rd Friday of each month
    • Time: Noon (and continues until all food is distributed)
    • Location: Frederick Senior Center: 1440 Taney Avenue, Frederick, MD 21702
    • Contact: email the Division of Aging and Independence (DAI@FrederickCountyMD.gov) or 301-600-1234
    • Eligibility: All Frederick County residents age 60+ with an income at or below $1600 per month are eligible to participate.
      • Please bring a photo I.D. to register the first time.
    • Food Pantries:
      • FREDERICK FOOD BANK: Provides a 3- to 5-day supply of food to families and individuals that are experiencing an economic crisis and cannot afford their groceries. Currently, the Food Bank operates out of two locations.
        • Downtown Location: 14 East All Saints Street, Frederick, MD 21701
          • Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs, Fri, 2PM-4PM; Mon and Wed, 6PM-8PM
        • Trinity Location: 6040 New Design Road, Frederick, MD 21703
          • Hours: Tues, Wed, Thurs, 2PM-4PM
        • Frederick Rescue Mission:
          • HOURS: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:30 – 3:30 pm
          • Senior Serve: Fridays 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. Age 65+ ONLY. ID and senior present in line REQUIRED.
          • PLEASE BRING YOUR OWN BAGS.
          • 419 West South Street, Frederick, MD 21701
          • Phone: 301-695-6633
        • Emmanuel Trinity Lutheran Church Food Pantry
          • Contact Information
            4004 Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD - 21703
            Phone: (301) 624-5838
          • Food Pantry distribution hours: Second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
          • Notes: 2 bags of groceries per family.
        • Greater Urbana Area Food Bank
          • Contact Information
            4328 Reels Mill Road, Frederick, MD - 21704
            Phone: (240) 529-4815
          • By appointment ONLY on any Monday morning.
          • Notes: Intake is mandatory to see if you qualify. Families provide a list ahead of their visit. Once a month, they pull the items needed, an appointment is made, and then the families pick up their items.
        • Frederick Community Fridge and Pantry
        • Hungry Harvest Community Market: https://www.produceinasnap.com/location
          • Y teaching kitchen in Frederick
          • Wednesdays, 3 - 6 PM
          • 629 North Market Street. Frederick, MD 21701
          • You have access to our entire market and the freedom to build a bag that’s just right for you! Each week, we'll feature 9 items for you to shop, all priced between $1 - $3

Elder Care: Caregiver assistance, local area on aging, etc.

Transportation: Senior transportation

Housing: Rental assistance, home cleaning and repair assistance, utility assistance, etc.

Enrichment: Senior centers, community activities, etc.

Frederick County Resources: https://health.frederickcountymd.gov/DocumentCenter/View/10062/5232025-English--Community-Food-Resource-Guide

Supporting Older Adults Through Resources, Inc (SOAR)

  • https://soarfrederick.org/
  • SOAR supports qualifying seniors with the financial resources and services they need to live healthier, safer, more comfortable lives. We welcome requests from seniors who qualify, and strive to find the solutions that will improve their quality of life.
  • Serving: Residents of Frederick County, Maryland, Adults who are 65+, Income does not exceed $2,100/mo. for individuals or $3,000 per couple
  • 240-575-9665
  • info@soarfrederick.org