We’re Neighbors
Helping Neighbors.

Serving Greater Catonsville

Catonsville Emergency Assistance’s mission is to provide neighbors in need in the Greater Catonsville area with emergency food, eviction prevention, utility assistance and service referrals.

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Our Annual Impact

685 People in 294 households

received food & other services from CEA

Over 106,000 Pounds of food provided

to members of the Greater Catonsville community

100 volunteers donated ~4,000 Hours

to make our work possible

How You Can Help

A Video Message from Caitlin Kirby, CEA's Executive Director

Over the past few months, we’ve seen a rising need for food assistance in our community. Thankfully, we’ve been able to respond because of your support. As you watch this video from our Executive Director Caitlin Kirby, please consider making a donation to CEA.

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Thank you for being part of the CEA family this past year. As the year draws to a close, we are filled with gratitude for your support.  Your generosity allows us to make a difference in our community, including offering first-time events like our Holiday Market. 

Time is almost up to make a donation in this tax year, but each charitable gift to CEA will support our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

Wishing everyone a safe and happy new year! 

#catonsville #foodpantry #holidaymarket #happy2026
This time tomorrow, we hope to see everyone at @jenningscafe for their Annual Customer Appreciation Party! 

We are grateful to be the beneficiary of this fun, festive evening at one our hometown favorites. Thank you to Steve and his fantastic staff for their continued support of our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Thank you to our dedicated volunteers, board members, and staff, who make serving our neighbors in need possible. 

And, thank you to our Catonsville community (and beyond) for your continued support of our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Wishing everyone a safe and happy holiday season. 

#foodpantry #happyholidays2025 #catonsville
Baby It’s Cold Outside…
and we are in need of OATMEAL! 

If you are out shopping, please consider picking up some SMALL containers (18 oz is ideal) of instant or regular oatmeal for your neighbors in need. 

The CEA donation hours are: 
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM but please note that CEA will be CLOSED from 12/24/25-1/5/26 for donations and distributions.

We appreciate your continued support of our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

#whatweneed #neighborsinneed #foodpantry #catonsville #catonsvilleemergencyassistance
CEA IS OPEN TODAY: 12/15/2025

CEA follows BCPS for CLOSINGS ONLY. Should BCPS have a two-hour delay, CEA offices will open on-time for regularly scheduled food distribution, donation drop-off, and other services. 

#foodpantry #catonsville #catonsvilleemergencyassistance
We are so grateful that this Festive Friday at Oakdale Fine Wine & Spirits benefits CEA! Thank you to this awesome small business for supporting our neighbors in need. 

Hope to see everyone there!

#neighborshelpingneighbors #communityiseverything #catonsville
This Wednesday, we are in need of either sweetened condensed milk or evaporated milk to help with baking because everyone wants something sweet this holiday season. 

Our donation hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM through December 22nd & THIS SATURDAY, December 13th from 9-11AM. 

We appreciate your continued support of our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

#whatweneed #neighborsinneed #foodpantry #catonsville #catonsvilleemergencyassistance
Thank you to our fabulous neighbors @narcissussalonandspa for hosting this food drive and supporting our food pantry. Your generosity defines our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

This holiday season, we encourage you to support local businesses, whenever you can! 

#communityiseverything 

Repost from @narcissussalonandspa
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Still want to give back this holiday season? Our Holiday Food Drive is going strong through Dec 19! 🎁
Drop off your non-perishables and get entered to win a relaxing facial.
Small donations make a big difference. 💚✨
Here is what we need to best serve our neighbors: 

PASTA SAUCE! 

Sauce in a CAN or PLASTIC jars are best for distribution but and the flavor doesn’t matter, we’re just thankful for the donation. 

The CEA donation hours are: 
Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM. 

We appreciate your continued support of our mission: Neighbors Helping Neighbors 

#whatweneed #neighborsinneed #foodpantry #catonsville #catonsvilleemergencyassistance
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