DSS Program
What’s in an
emergency box?
•
1 pack of dry milk
1 box of quick oats or corn flakes
• 2 cans of vegetables
• 1 can of fruit
• 1 jar of spaghetti sauce w/meat
• 1 box of spaghetti noodles
• 1 jar of peanut butter
• 1 box of macaroni & cheese
• 1 can of tuna fish (6 oz.)
• 1 can of prepared meat
•
The DSS Emergency Food Distribution program is an innovative
partnership between the Maryland Food Bank and the Baltimore
City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) to provide emergency
assistance to Baltimore City residents in need.
How Does It Work?
When a Baltimore City resident visits a Department of Social Services
(DSS) Family Investment Center and reports that they do not have food,
they are given an emergency food voucher. These vouchers can be
redeemed at certain DSS distribution sites. DSS boxes are built at the
Maryland Food Bank warehouse and contain a three-day supply of food.
Who Can Receive It?
Any resident of Baltimore City may request an emergency food voucher.
Families with infants may also receive baby formula and diapers.
The household’s size determines the number of vouchers provided:
• 1-3 person(s) – 1 voucher
• 4-6 persons – 2 vouchers
• 7+ persons – 3 vouchers
Clients who experience a state of food insecurity for any reason are
eligible to participate in the emergency food voucher program. If a
client does not have transportation to and from a provider, transit
tokens are provided by the BCDSS department.
DSS Program
DSS Family Investment Centers
Nearby MFB Network Partners
Dunbar/Orangeville Center
2919 E. Biddle St. 21224
East Baltimore Church of God
Christ United Methodist Church
New Life Baptist Church
Harbor View Center
18 Reedbird Ave. 21225
Faith Tabernacle
St. Veronica Church
Hilton Heights Center
500 N. Hilton Ave. 21225
Perkins Square Baptist Church
Baltimore Housing
Route 40 West Assistance & Referral
Paul’s Place
Homeless Emergency Environment Services (HEESU)
1400 E. Federal St. 21213
Franciscan Center
New Life Baptist Church
Christ United Methodist Church
Christ United Methodist Church
Franciscan Center
New Life Baptist Church
NorthEast Food Pantry
NorthEast Regional Center (NERO)
2000 N. Broadway St. 21213
NorthWest Regional Center
5818 Reisterstown Rd. 21215
New Miracle Pantry
Soul Harvest Pantry
Penn - North Center
2500 Pennsylvania Ave. 21217
Baltimore Housing
Soul Harvest Pantry
Additional Outside Vendors
Baltimore Health Care Access (BHCA)
201 E. Baltimore St. 21202
L.I.G.H.T. Project / Baltimore Housing Division of
Green, Healthy & Sustainable Homes
2700 N. Charles St. #202 21218
Family Preservation
1900 N. Howard St. #3308 21218
Maryland Foster Youth Resource Center
2530 N. Charles St. #304 21218
Payment Integrity / Change Center
1510 Guilford Ave. 21202
For more information, contact:
2200 Halethorpe Farms Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
410.737.8282
www.mdfoodbank.org
1/2017