Maryland Food Banks >> La Plata Food Assistance

Food banks, soup kitchens and food pantries in La Plata MD

Grace Lutheran Church - FISH Food Pantry
La Plata, MD 20646
301.932.0963
Details: The FISH ministry at Grace provides 3 days of meals to families who are in crisis.
La Plata United Methodist Church Food Pantry
La Plata, MD 20646
301.934.2288
Details: Wednesdays 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
LifeStyles of Maryland Foundation, Inc. - Samaritan Project
La Plata, MD 20646
301.609.9900
Details: The Samaritan Project is a food and clothing program that is available to anyone in need. The food pantry is a non-perishable goods pantry available for anyone who requests food. LifeStyles is in constant need of non-perishable items such as: milk, eggs, bread, and baby formula. In addition to daily food distribution, we partner with other organizations and churches annually to provide over 2,100 families during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays with full food baskets. During the Christmas holiday, we also provide toys for families in need. When the holiday season approaches, we accept canned food and monetary donations. LifeStyles links those in need to the available services and funding available to provide them with the emergency assistance needed to provide healthy livelihoods and self-sufficiency. The Samaritan Project is a food and clothing program that is available to anyone in need. The food pantry offers groceries for anyone in need who requests food. Participants receive three days of food, which can include non-perishable canned and boxed goods, meat, fruit, and bakery items. Hygiene and baby products are also provided on an as-needed basis. The clothes closet, formally known as Sisters 4 You, was a professional clothing donation program strictly for women heading out into the workforce. Since the devastating tornado that struck La Plata in 2002, the clothing donation program grew into a closet for all members of the family who need clothing. The closet is open every weekday, and participants must show valid photo identification. The closet is stocked by donations from the community, and is staffed primarily by volunteers.
Mary’s Pantry
La Plata, MD 20646
301.751.4777
Details: Mary’s Pantry is a ministry that provides food to our brothers and sisters in need throughout the year. The pantry, dedicated to former parishioner Mary Pugh, whose tireless devotion to the needy in our community never wavered throughout her life, is located in the garage of the Rectory. Distributions are held a minimum of 10 times a year, on designated Saturdays, between the hours of 9:00 am and 11:00 am. In addition, the pantry can be accessed by church staff at any time in order to distribute food to all who seek assistance.