Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church (SSCRC) Food Pantry
Pantry #7834
The food pantry at Silver Spring Christian Reformed Church operates on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3 - 5 pm. We currently serve over 700 households per distribution. We welcome donations of shelf stable foods, hygiene items, and diapers at any time. These items can be dropped off in a donation bin at the front doors of the church.
We particularly desire more fresh produce. The best times to drop off produce are the Monday evening before a distribution between 5:30 - 8:30 or on the Tuesday morning of a distribution between 8:00 - 10:30.
To drop off produce outside of these times, please contact Jennifer at 301-284-8401.
- Hygiene items and shelf stable items can be dropped off anytime in the donation bin at the front door
- Produce/cold items are best delivered on Monday night before distribution or on Tuesday morning of distribution
-For produce/cold item donations outside of these times, please call first
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