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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It’s so cold out but SOUP’S ON @atwatersfood 

Stop in tomorrow (1/21) at Atwater’s (dine in only) for free soup day, and pick up a pint of your favorite! A portion of the proceeds of every pint of soup sold in January will be donated back to CEA in support of our mission: providing food, utility & eviction assistance to our Catonsville neighbors in need. 

Thank you to our friends at Atwater’s! 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors
In honor of the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we are closed today. 

We continue to be grateful for the opportunity to serve those in need in our Catonsville community. 

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

#foodpantry #communityiseverything #catonsville
Did you know that 33% of greater Catonsville residents are suffering from food insecurity? 

This message from the CEO of Feeding America applies to our community. 

Visit our website to find out how you can help our neighbors in need, today: catonsvillehelp.org 

Repost from @feedingamerica
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The USDA’s newest food security report confirms what families across the country already know—food insecurity is real, widespread, and affecting people in every community. Understanding these findings helps move us closer to solutions that ensure everyone has the food they need to thrive. 

Read our full statement at the link in our bio.
Help us make our food distribution just a little more sweet for our neighbors in need. 🍪 

Please pick up an extra brownie mix or cookie mix the next time you are shopping and drop it by CEA. 

Donations are accepted at the backdoor of our 25 Bloomsbury Avenue building, and our hours are: 

Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM

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

#foodpantry #catonsville #whatweneedwednesday
Thank you to Historic Mt. Gilboa AME Church for your continued support of our mission! 

REPOST: 
Our faith is put into action when we serve others. Our Lydia Harris Women’s Missionary Society answered the call to serve as part of the AME Church’s Nationwide Food Drive, which was extended into a holiday canned food drive. 

As a faith community, we collected over 200+ food items and 132 pounds of food, which was donated to the Catonsville Emergency Assistance - CEA, our local community partner that provides emergency food and essential support to Catonsville residents. Thank you to everyone who made a difference with their contributions as we impact the lives of our fellow neighbors in need! @followers #donation #food #community #church
Tomorrow is the first SECOND SATURDAY of the year, so we’ll be onsite for food donations from 9-11AM. We welcome all non-perishable, in date, foods. 

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

#foodpantry #communityiseverything #neighborshelpingneighbors #catonsville
We are running low on RAMEN 🍜 

If you are out shopping this week, please pick up an extra pack of these noodles for your neighbors in need. The CEA donation hours are: Monday-Thursday, 9AM-1PM and we are OPEN THIS SATURDAY from 9-11AM 

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

#ramennoodles #neighborsinneed #foodpantry #catonsville #catonsvilleemergencyassistance
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
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