Food and Compassion Ministries

Food Pantry

Grace Lutheran's FISH Food Pantry has been providing food assistance to residents of Charles County for over 30 years. Non-perishable items are donated by members and other local organizations and collected as chapel offering by students of Grace Lutheran School. Food can be picked up on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am - 12pm (closed on holidays).

Click HERE to download the Charles County Food Connection listing of local food pantries and food distribution sites.

Our food pantry has seen a dramatic increase in the number of families requesting food. The following items are needed:

  • Canned fruit
  • Shelf-stable milk
  • Peanut butter & jelly
  • Canned potatoes
  • Rice and pasta
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Soups
  • Canned meats

These items can be dropped off in the food collection boxes in the family life center and outside of the narthex. Food can also be dropped off during the week at the church office, between 9 am - 2:30 pm.

SHARE Food Network

The SHARE Food Network is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to offering healthy, nutritious groceries at roughly a 50% discount. Monthly value packages cost $26 and include $40-45 worth of basic and healthy groceries: 4-6 lbs of frozen proteins and 8-12 lbs of fresh fruits and veggies. Seasonal and special packages are also available.

If you eat, you qualify! SHARE is a great way to help families stretch their food budget. SHARE accepts organizational or business checks, credit and debit cards, EBT/SNAP benefits, and money orders. 

For more information or to order your SHARE package, please contact Alice Adams at 301-885-1819, 301-509-0910 or amadams1@verizon.net.

Southern Maryland Mobile Compassion Center

The Southern Maryland Mobile Compassion Center (SMCC) is a partnership with the Lutheran Mission Society and and provides low-cost clothing, household items, and other necessities to the community. As its name indicates, the SMCC is able to extend its services by traveling and spending a week at other Lutheran churches in the Southern Maryland area.

SMCC is open on Thursdays and Saturdays, 10am - 12pm (closed on holidays).

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