Who We Serve
- Residents of all ages living in Kent County
- People with disabilities
- Low income elderly
- Children in low-income households
- Families with part-time or low paying jobs
- Unemployed men and women
What We Give
A qualifying family will receive three or more bags each month.
Each Pantry bag includes plenty of non-perishable foods and everyday items needed by all. items such as: toilet paper, soap, toothpaste and other personal products.
The 8th Annual Empty Bowls (Event Notice)
The 8th annual Empty Bowls will take place on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, at First United Methodist Church, 105 N. Mill Street. Chestertown RiverArts Clay Studio hosts this popular community event that raises funds for the Kent County Food Pantry. Artists from the Clay Studio, headed by instructor Marilee Schumann, create individual beautiful pottery bowls. Each guest choses a bowl which is then filled with homemade soup. These bowls are then taken home as a reminder that many people do not have enough food to eat.
Additional sponsors are Kent County Arts Council, Bookplate, Massoni Art, Mimi’s Closet, Peaceful World Enterprise and Welcome Home.
As a result of all these efforts and the generous people who attend, the pantry receives a very large donation to help continue our work of feeding the hungry.
Two sewings: 5:00 and 6:30 pm. Adults $25, students and children $10. Reserve tickets at 410-778-6300 or online at www.chestertownriverarts.org.
“Dickens of a Christmas 2017” Benefits the Pantry
The organizers of this delightful family event December 1st through the 3rd in Chestertown chose to donate the proceeds of this event to the Food Pantry.
A special thanks to Kay MacIntosh, Economic Development & Marketing Coordinator of Chestertown’s Arts and Entertainment District, and all the volunteers who made this generous donation possible.
Flanking the Walking Christmas Tree in the photo are two Pantry volunteers, accepting donations for the opportunity to hang a bell on the tree!
Chestertown’s first “Dickens of a Christmas” event
With “A Christmas Carol,” Charles Dickens captured the Victorian revival of the holiday and helped establish our modern observance: family gatherings, seasonal food and drink, games, dancing, and festive generosity of spirit!
Now, you can recapture the fun and spirit of Dickens’ London as historic Chestertown, Maryland presents “A Dickens of a Christmas”, December 1-3, 2017.
Our charming downtown district will offer Victorian-themed food and entertainment to get everyone into the holiday spirit. Proceeds from many ticketed events will benefit the local food pantry.
On Friday evening, you can join an extra festive First Friday. Shops and galleries will offer complimentary snacks and beverages.
Saturday’s fun continues with nonstop music and performances from 10 am to 9 pm.
On Sunday morning, you can “Run Like the Dickens” in our 5k race through town and enter the kids in the “Dickens Dash” fun run.
Don’t be left out of the fun! Bring your friends and family.
Learn more at Everything Dickens!