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Community Action Network / Essex (CAN)

Community Action Network / Essex (CAN)

Community Action Network Inc

ABOUT

The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)'s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents.
** Food Pantry**: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 10:45am & 1pm to 2:45pm CLOSED on Tuesdays.


Phone

(410) 835-3824 x 310 voice

(410) 285-4674 voice

Location

958 Ashbridge Dr., Suite D
Essex, MD 21221

Website


Hours

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Friday: -

General Information


The Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN)'s mission is to work in partnership with the community to develop, operate, and support programs that reduce vulnerability and promote personal growth, stability and self-sufficiency among low-income residents. CAN provides shelters, eviction prevention, after school programs and summer camps, food pantries, and rapid-rehousing programs. Community Assistance Network, Inc. (CAN) operates two shelters. Homeless individuals seeking Emergency Shelter must call the Baltimore County Department of Social Services at 410-853-3000 (prompt #2 for Homeless Screening Unit/Adult Services) in order to be referred to an emergency shelter in Baltimore County.
** Food Pantry**: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9am to 10:45am & 1pm to 2:45pm CLOSED on Tuesdays. Check here for holidays. Documentation needed to sign up for the pantry here