Find Food Pantries Across Harford County During Government Shutdown

HARFORD COUNTY, MD ? As the longest government shutdown in U.S. history continues and SNAP benefits are affected, more and more families are seeking out support from food pantries.

Volunteers and donations are needed for the 13th Annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner, which will be delivered Nov. 27. Residents of Harford and Cecil counties can reserve a Thanksgiving dinner online, which will be delivered between 10:30 a.m. and noon. Meal requests will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Food pantries are available now at Bel Air and Havre de Grace Department of Social Services offices effective Nov. 1, as well as through churches, nonprofits and other organizations. To find food pantries across the county, visit https://www.healthyharford.org... or click on this site.

Receive temporary cash assistance from the state of Maryland.

Get help paying utility bills by with the Office of Home Energy programs.

For additional resources, visit https://response.maryland.gov/...