Catonsville Emergency Assistance relies on contributions of food, both perishable, non-perishable, and frozen food as well as dry goods/hygiene products such as toilet paper, toiletries, and paper towels. When possible we prefer low-sodium food and lower sugar cereals. Food should not be more than a year old. Food can be dropped off at our building during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 1pm. Please phone (410) 747-4357 for an appointment at other times.
Backyard Gardeners: Plant an extra row of vegetables for Catonsville Emergency Assistance when you plant your garden and donate fresh produce in season. Our clients are always grateful for fresh produce.
Urgent Needs
Right now the things we need most are:
- Boxes of Cereal
- Jelly
- Dry Soup (Ramen Noodle Soups: Nissin Foods, Lipton, etc.)
- Rice (small boxes or bags)
- Baking Mixes (cake/brownie/muffin/pancake)
- Oatmeal
- Canned Meals (Chef Boyardee, canned stews, ravioli, canned chili, etc.)
- Spaghetti Sauce
- Pasta (any shape)
- Pasta/Rice Side Dishes (Knorr/Lipton/Rice-a-Roni)
We Can Always Use Pantry Staples:
• Coffee and Tea
• Canned Vegetables (please no green beans or corn)
• Canned Meats (SPAM, Ham, chicken breast, tuna, etc.)
• Mashed potatoes (small and large sizes) and scalloped potatoes
• Pancake Mix and Syrup
• Pasta/Spaghetti Sauce
• Toilet Paper
• Boxes of Mac and Cheese
• Boxes of Hamburger Helper
• Peanut Butter
• Ziploc bags – Gallon
• Toiletries
• Small Canned Tomato Products (canned tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, etc.)
• Paper Towels
• Sugar
• Canned Fruits
• Baked Beans
Create a habit of buying a few extra cans when you go to the grocery store. Keep a box handy for these items and when it’s full bring it to Catonsville Emergency Assistance.