Food Assistance Resources

The Town of Sykesville has created a food donation site on the side porch of the Town House at 7547 Main Street.  This donation site is accessible 24/7.  Please put donations in the bin, and do not leave them next to the bin or on the porch.  Donations must be unexpired, unopened and non-perishable.

Please place any donation items in the bin on the side porch (pictured below).

Donation Bin on Porch

  • Shelf-Stable Milk and Milk Alternatives
  • Cans or Cups of Fruit
  • Apple Sauce
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Canned Chicken, Tuna, Salmon, etc
  • Meal Kits (Hamburger Helper, Tuna Helper, etc)
  • Canned Soup
  • Canned or Dried Beans
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Canned Vegetables
  • Nuts or Seeds
  • Toothbrushes
  • Toothpaste
  • Soap
  • Shampoo and Conditioner
  • Feminine Hygiene Products
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Pet Food and Pet Supplies

Distribution of Food Donations

The Town will send all donated items to St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 7538 Main Street.  They will distribute items as part of their pop-up food pantries.  For information on their food pantry, please contact Dawn Wittfelt at 410-795-0714 or info@stpaulssykesville.org.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church and Impact Church both work with ESCAPE Ministries, a nonprofit organization that coordinates relief assistance for those in need.  Assistance can include help paying utility bills.  For more information, please contact St. Paul's United Methodist Church at 410-795-0714 or info@stpaulssykesville.org or contact Impact Church at info@impactchurchMD.com

St. Paul's United Methodist Church also has a pet food pantry.  For information, please contact them at 410-795-0714 or info@stpaulssykesville.org

Cash Donations

Cash donations are used to supplement the donated non-perishable foods with items such as eggs, milk, meat, and other perishables.  Cash donations can be made online using the links below.

St. Paul's United Methodist Church

Direct donations can be made online or in person at the church.  If donating online, click the "Giving online is quick and easy" link, and select "Food Drive" from the drop down menu.

Impact Church

Direct donations can be made online, via text, in person, or through the mail.  If donating online, click the "Online Giving" button, and select "Food Pantry" from the drop down menu.


Other Local Resources

This list is not a complete list of all resources in our area.  If you know of additional resources, please reach out to the Town to get them added to this list.  For a full list of resources in the County, please visit the Westminster Rescue Mission

Rock of Help @ Ebenezer United Methodist Church                                  South Carroll Food Pantry @ Wesley Freedom UMC
4091 Woodbine Road                                                                                                  961 Johnsville Road
410-795-6136 | eumcwinfield@gmail.com                                                             410-795-2777 | office@wesleyfreedom.org  
3rd Saturday of the month | 9AM - 11AM                                                                4th Saturday of the month | 8:30AM - 11:30 AM

Carroll County Food Sunday @ St. Joseph Catholic Church                     Westminster Rescue Mission Outreach Distribution
915 Liberty Road                                                                                                            6400 Ridge Road, Eldersburg Commons Rear Lot
410-857-7926 | ccfs@qis.net | ccfoodsunday.org                                                  410-848-2222 ext. 146 | EMAIL
Wednesdays | 10AM - 12PM                                                                                        4th Wednesday of the month | 3:45PM

St. Paul's United Methodist Church                                                                Elders Baptist Church Pantry
7538 Main Street                                                                                                           1216 Liberty Road
443-244-7799 or 410-229-6702 | info@stpaulssykesville.org                             410-795-9481 | eldersbaptist.org
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month | 10:30AM - 11:30AM                                 Every other Thursday | 4:30PM - 6PM

Community Table @ Wesley Freedom UMC
961 Johnsville Road
410-795-2777 | office@wesleyfreedom.org
Meals served Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays | 12PM

Additional Resources

Carroll County Government Free Food Resources Page

CCPS Free and Reduced Price School Meals

You may apply for free or reduced price meals at any time during the school year.

Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application

2025-2026 Meal Benefit Information and Application

CCPS Food Services