Resources for Those Affected by Government Shutdown
As the government shutdown continues, Republicans refuse to come to the table to negotiate about Americans’ healthcare, and are now using food assistance as a political weapon. There are local resources available to those who are needing assistance. Please make use of these resources as you need them. The following information is provided by Calvert County Community Resources.
Food Assistance in Calvert County
If you or someone you know is affected by any changes to SNAP benefits or by federal workforce disruptions, Calvert County food pantries are here to help.
Local organizations provide free groceries, meals and support to individuals and families throughout the community.
Find food assistance near you:
Visit OurCalvert.org/Food-Assistance for a full list of local food pantries and meal programs, including:
SMILE Ecumenical Ministries (Lusby) – Weekly grocery support. https://smileinc.org/food-pantry/
Ladies of Charity (North Beach) – Fresh produce and holiday meal assistance. ladiesofcharitycalvertcounty.org
End Hunger / Community Harvest Network (Huntingtown) – Regional food distribution and pantry network. communityharvestnetwork.org
Calvert Churches Community Food Pantry (Prince Frederick) – USDA-supported food assistance. cccfp.org
Bayside Baptist Church (Chesapeake Beach) – Prepackaged food baskets weekly. https://www.baysidebaptist.com/community-food-pantry
Chesapeake Cares Food Pantry (Huntingtown) – Evening and morning pantry hours. https://chesapeakechurch.org/food-pantry/
St. John Vianney Interfaith Pantry (Prince Frederick) – Weekly and Saturday openings. sjvchurch.net
Solomons Mission Center – Walk-in pantry, no proof of need required. solomonsmissioncenter.org
Additional pantries: Brooks UMC, Mount Olive UMC, Middleham & St. Peter’s, New Life and more.
If you are in need of emergency food or wish to volunteer, visit OurCalvert.org or https://ourcalvert.org/3843/Food-Assistance for current schedules, hours and contact information.
