What We Do
Fish of Laurel is an all-volunteer nonprofit that operates Elizabeth House, the only meal kitchen in northern Prince George's County. We serve food-insecure neighbors in the greater Laurel area, including Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery counties. In addition to daily evening meal services, FISH volunteers operate a food pantry twice a week, distributing fresh produce, non-perishable food items, and limited household staples to Laurel residents in need.
RESPONDING TO A GROWING NEED
In 2024, food insecurity affected 50% of Prince George’s County households (up 5% from 2023). The Capital Area Food Bank’s 2024 Hunger Report showed a continued trend that, “the food insecure population is disproportionately comprised of people of color, families with children, and those with lower incomes and levels of education.” The study also noted, "trends year over year; it stands out that the food insecure population is growing increasingly educated and more middle-class."
The Fish of Laurel Board of Trustees is actively working to raise funds to maintain the critical services we’ve been providing to the community for nearly 50 years. Every dollar helps us purchase food and pantry supplies and makes a big difference in the lives of our Laurel neighbors. Please consider donating food, funds, or your time to our organization today.
Elizabeth House Meal Services
- In FY 2024, we served about 12,000 each quarter, averaging 130 meals a day and over 48,000 meals all year.
our services
Evening Meal Service at Two Locations
Elizabeth House
308 Gorman Ave., Laurel, MD
Daily evening meals to-go from 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Volunteers in the Elizabeth House meal kitchen prepare and serve approximately 130 hot meals daily. All meals are taken to go. When available, we provide bagged lunches with dinner.
Laurel Multiservice Center
204 Ft. Meade Rd, next to Home Depot
Evening meals served Monday through Friday, 6:00 - 7:15 PM
Guests can sit and eat a hot meal in the Laurel Multiservice Center cafeteria. Meals are not available to go.
Food Pantry
Thursdays, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturdays, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Twice a week, Elizabeth House operates a food pantry, providing fresh produce and non-perishable goods to pantry clients and those in need. We primarily serve 200-250 rotating pantry clients. Non-pantry customers are welcome to stop by Elizabeth House during pantry hours and pick up groceries as available.
Pantry Clients
Our pantry team works with clients to coordinate grocery and household items as best we can and coordinate pickup. All pantry clients must be able to confirm proof of Laurel residency via a current piece of mail, lease, etc.
Help Line for Laurel Residents
Our help line is available 24/7
Call: (240) 547-9013
If you need groceries, please text or leave a message on our help line. Our client services coordinator will screen your request and will schedule a day and time for qualified Laurel residents to receive groceries. The coordinator will also explain the check-in process.
If you need financial assistance for utilities or medications, please call us.
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