News Volunteer Partner Login Find Food FAQs Search this Site Submit TOGGLE SEARCH WAYS TO GIVE HUNGER IN MARYLAND ABOUT Donate Eastern Shore Branch Home > About > Locations > Eastern Shore Branch Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch 28500 Owens Branch Road Salisbury, MD 21801 Phone: (410) 742-0050 Fax: (410) 742-0554 Hours: 7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. M–F Fighting Hunger on the Eastern Shore The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch distributes food to eight counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. In 1981, the Maryland Food Bank opened a branch in Salisbury in order to better serve our neighbors on the Eastern Shore. In its first year, the branch distributed about 33,000 meals. In FY19, the branch distributed more than 5.5 million meals to food-insecure Marylanders. Eastern Shore Hunger Numbers Nearly 42,000 individuals on the Eastern Shore are food-insecure. Over a third of that food-insecure population are children — more than 13,000 kids. The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch distributed more than 5.5 million meals in FY19, through 209 distribution points. Still, hungry families on the Eastern Shore miss nearly 7.1 million meals each year. For more information Download the Fact Sheet Serving Some of Our Most Food-insecure Counties The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch serves some of the most food-insecure counties in the state, including Wicomico and Somerset counties. Since its launch, the Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch has grown its distribution significantly. In the last few years, the branch has expanded the Maryland Food Bank’s School Pantry Program, which distributes food to children and families in need throughout the school year to 30 pantries. The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch currently provides food to 209 distribution and community-based partners in the region. Upcoming Maryland Food Bank Events 2022-02-17 4:00PM Maryland COVID-19 Food Access Response Team Monthly Webinars MD COVID-19 Food Access Response Team Monthly Webinars featuring representatives from MFB, MEMA, MDH, and DHS. 2022-01-20 4:00PM Maryland COVID-19 Food Access Response Team Monthly Webinars MD COVID-19 Food Access Response Team Monthly Webinars featuring representatives from MFB, MEMA, MDH, and DHS. 2021-12-17 1:00PM FoodWorks Graduation Ceremony Class #41 Students complete their 12-week culinary training Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Youtube Baltimore Office 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd Baltimore, MD 21227 (410) 737-8282 Eastern Shore Branch 28500 Owens Branch Rd Salisbury, MD 21801 (410) 742-0050 Western Branch 220 McRand Court Hagerstown, MD 21740 (410) 737-8282 Locations News Press Clips Events Careers Food Safety FAQs Contact Us Newsletter © 2021 Maryland Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Nondiscrimination Statement | Governance | State Nonprofit Disclosures