The Franciscan Center of Baltimore

The Franciscan Center of Baltimore Serving our neighbors with Dignity & Hope. For more information, please visit www.fcbmore.org.

Providing emergency assistance and supportive outreach to persons who are economically disadvantaged in an effort to assist them in realizing their self-worth and dignity as people of God.

09/07/2026

Highlighting our partner, Little Portion Farm !

Little Portion Farm is a ministry of the Franciscan Friars Conventual of the Our Lady of the Angels Province focused on providing fresh food to those in need while using sustainable farming methods to restore the health of our land.

Farm Manager, Matt Jones, spoke with us to explain the origin and operations of Little Portion!

Happy Labor Day from the Franciscan Center 🇺🇸Today, we celebrate the people whose hard work and dedicated service streng...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Franciscan Center 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the people whose hard work and dedicated service strengthen our community. We are especially grateful for our staff whose commitment makes hope possible for those we serve.

Wishing you a safe and meaningful holiday.


W**e at the Shrine is on October 10th at the Shrine of St Anthony in Howard County. This family friendly fundraiser rai...
09/05/2026

W**e at the Shrine is on October 10th at the Shrine of St Anthony in Howard County.

This family friendly fundraiser raises money for Little Portion Farm and the Franciscan Center in Baltimore. Together these two faith based community organizations feed our most vulnerable neighbors with farm Fresh fruits and vegetables and scratch cooking.

To buy your tickets go to:

https://www.wineattheshrine.org





09/04/2026

Our Dignity Plates Culinary Academy Cohort 16 and night class Cohort 1 graduation!

Today is our cookout in honor of the Labor holiday weekend. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 under President ...
09/04/2026

Today is our cookout in honor of the Labor holiday weekend. Labor Day became a federal holiday in 1894 under President Grover Cleveland.

Today our Culinary Team of volunteers and staff are serving:
Hamburgers
Hotdogs
Corn on the cob
Watermelon
Fresh salad with lots of options
Green beans
And bbq chicken

Its a good day.


Good morning and happy Friday. Our 1st stop today is at Weber's Farm in Parkville to pickup some donated fruits and vege...
09/04/2026

Good morning and happy Friday.

Our 1st stop today is at Weber's Farm in Parkville to pickup some donated fruits and vegetables.

Its going to be a good day.


Today our Community Pantry served 117 families today and our culinary team served just over 300 individuals. From our R...
09/03/2026

Today our Community Pantry served 117 families today and our culinary team served just over 300 individuals.

From our Responsive Services Director, Sabrinia Gay:

The Franciscan Center of Baltimore’s Dignity Market is open EVERY Thursday from 10:00 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Guests are able to shop for meats, vegetables, produce, juices, snacks, shelf-life items, canned goods, toiletries, hygiene kits, shoes and more!

While bags are provided, we do ask that you bring your own bag(s) for an easier transport.

Guests are required to register on-site each Thursday to participate in the Dignity Market Shopping experience.

Special thanks to the volunteers who assist with stocking the shelves each week, ensuring that all guest have access to food items and resources.

Also, special thanks to our very own Father Gerry, for blessing the Franciscan Center weekly and providing counseling and confessional opportunities for all guests.

Thank you to the amazing Gatekeepers team for continuing to serve returning citizens on Tuesday and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and every Tuesday night from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., during dinner.

The Franciscan Center is open Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for lunch, and every Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. for dinner.

All services and resources are FREE!

Please join us for lunch at:
101 W. 23rd Street
Baltimore, MD. 21218

For more information about the Franciscan Center, or to donate or volunteer, please visit our website at: www.fcbmore.org.

Volunteers are needed to chop chop and chop lots of fruits and veggies! Day Time hours... are you free 1pm to 4pm? M...
09/03/2026

Volunteers are needed to chop chop and chop lots of fruits and veggies!

Day Time hours... are you free 1pm to 4pm? Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday?

Having volunteers chop for us allows us to use even more local fresh produce in our meals. Thats pretty awesome and important.

If you or your organization can help please email Angela Hall at [email protected]



Let us help you start the month off on the right foot! Here is a list of every event happening in the month of September...
09/01/2026

Let us help you start the month off on the right foot! Here is a list of every event happening in the month of September.

Address

101 W 23rd Street
Baltimore, MD
21218

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 2pm
Tuesday 10am - 2pm
Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Thursday 10am - 2pm
Friday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

+14104675340

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