SHARE Food Network
Catholic Charities’ SHARE Food Network provides wholesome and nutritious food to families and individuals at a reduced cost. Through its community-based operation, SHARE promotes volunteer service and creates partnerships with organizations that serve as host sites.
About the Program
With high-volume purchasing and the commitment of dedicated volunteers, SHARE offers groceries at a 50-percent discount.
SHARE food packages are available to anyone. There is no application, qualification, identification or documentation required to buy SHARE food packages.
Monthly value packages cost just $25 and include up to $50 worth of groceries. Each package contains four to six pounds of frozen protein items and eight to 12 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables. Seasonal groceries and desserts are often available.
Your order and payment are taken by an organization that serves as a SHARE host site partner. Food packages are prepared each month by Catholic Charities volunteers and administrative staff at a SHARE warehouse and distributed to host sites in the Washington, D.C., and Baltimore metropolitan areas. Food orders are picked up at the host site location on a day designated by the host. Food packages cannot be delivered to a consumer’s home.
Catholic Charities is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all community members, especially those most vulnerable. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status
Additional Information
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Monday – Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Packages cost $25
Don’t Miss This Month’s Offerings
Current Menu
Select your grocery choices from our monthly menus, which are available in English and Spanish.
Customer Resources
Consider Partnering With Us
We invite schools, government agencies, nonprofits and other organizations to consider partnering with the SHARE Food Network. Learn more in our brochure.
Share Food Network Newsletter
The SHARE Food Network Newsletter keeps you informed and engaged with our community initiatives. Let us know if you’d like to subscribe.
Volunteer Opportunities
Bagging
Generally on the first or second Saturday of the month, volunteers breakdown warehouse-sized loads of potatoes, beans, rice and other foods and package them into family-sized portions.
Distribution
Generally on the second or third Friday and Saturday of the month, volunteers help distribute grocery packages to host partners so they can fulfill orders.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are required to wear tennis shoes at the SHARE warehouse. Volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Information for Host Sites
Becoming a SHARE Food Network Host opens up a world of possibilities, including the opportunity to actively participate in our mission, access valuable host resources, engage in fulfilling volunteer opportunities, and much more.
SHARE Food Network Contacts
Staff
Ninochika Twitty
Administrative and Information Coordinator
301-864-3115 ext. 7011
Get Involved
Volunteer
SHARE has volunteer opportunities for students, adults, families and groups. You can help by bagging bulk foods or distributing packages to community groups who come to SHARE’s warehouse. Sign up online or contact Volunteer Coordinator Ninochika Twitty at 301-864-3115 ext. 7011.
Donate
Help the SHARE Food Network keep affordable food available to those who need it.
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Spanish Catholic Center Food Pantry
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