PHOENIX PANTRY
The Phoenix Pantry serves the Homewood community and beyond by providing shelf-stable, non-perishable foods and other items to Homewood Center Community members in need. We offer drop-in hours the 3rd Wednesday of the month (*unless otherwise indicated), from 7:30 - 9:30am. *Additional times available by appointment. Contact Kelly Kesler at kelly_kesler@hcpss.org.
Upcoming Dates that the Food Pantry will be open:
February 19, 2025
March 19, 2025
April 9, 2025
May 21, 2025
June *TBD
How You Can Help Support the Phoenix Pantry
The Phoenix Pantry is supported primarily through donations. Self-stable, non-perishable items as well as monetary donations (gift cards) that are used to support our community members with need are welcome. If you prefer to shop online, we also maintain an Amazon Wish List, and items are shipped directly to the Homewood Center.
Items we are always in need of include:
*Please ensure that donated goods are in sealed packages and have not expired.
**Allergy-safe items also appreciated
Peanut butter & jelly
Dry Pasta & Pasta sauce
Canned protein (tuna, chicken, salmon, canned beans, protein bars)
Canned fruits & vegetables
Canned soups, ramen & macaroni and cheese
Shelf-stable milk, & Juice
Cereal, oatmeal, & breakfast bars
Dry beans, rice, &boxed mixes
Ramen noodles
Snack foods (raisins, nuts, granola bars, protein bars, chips, fruit snacks, cookies, crackers, etc.)
FREE AND REDUCED MEALS
HCPSS participates in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs, which provide families with significant benefits to help save money. Qualification is based on family size and income, and enrollment is confidential. All children in households receiving benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get free meals regardless of income, and students from households that meet federal income guidelines are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals.
Free and Reduced Meals eligibility provides discounts for summer programs, SAT, recreation programs, Maryland Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and internet programs. Other discounts are listed below. FARMs eligibility also may provide your school with much needed Federal funding.
Families must submit a new application every school year. Read more here.
HOMEWOOD LAUNDRY ACCESS
Did you know Homewood Center has a Washer & Dryer?
Need access or have questions? Email us here or stop by the Community Support Suite!