The Light House serves as a beacon of hope to Anne Arundel County's most fragile neighbors. For over two decades we have been steadfast in our mission of rebuilding lives with service and compassion by providing shelter, preventing homelessness and empowering people in Anne Arundel County as they work to become self-sufficient.

Current Needs

For a complete list of our current needs, please email Michele Marshall or phone her at
410-349-5056 ext 14.

Immediate Needs
  • 2010 pocket calendars and planners
  • Blank envelopes and postage stamps for submitting resumes
  • Bus tokens (25 for $20)
    Physically purchased at the Annapolis Transit Office located at 307 Chinquapin Round Road, Annapolis, MD 21401
  • Small plastic food containers with lids
  • Bottled water
  • Jelly
  • Applesauce
  • Cereal (all kinds)
  • Goodwill gift cards
  • Job kits
    Please include pads of lined paper, map of Annapolis, phone book, transit schedule
  • Lightweight, full-length mirrors
  • Multi-vitamins for adults and children
  • Phone books (Annapolis area)
  • Post-its
  • Large garbage bags
  • Paper towels
  • Plastic gloves for use when handling food
  • Backpacks
  • Flip flops
  • Slippers
  • Radio/alarm clocks
  • Transit maps for Annapolis, Baltimore, and Washington DC
  • Food pantry wish list
Ongoing Needs.
  • Bagged Lunch Program - Purchase food and pack 35-100 lunches including a sandwich, snack, drink, and fruit. Please drop off by 10:30 AM or the night before. Please contact Michele Marshall for schedule.

Sandwich

  • Please make no more than half the sandwiches on white bread and the rest on pumpernickel, rye, whole-wheat or pita or rolls
  • Please do NOT put sandwiches in the bag lunches. Deliver sandwiches separately in a bag/box and be sure the receiving staff places in the refrigerator.
  • Include at least two of the following kinds of sandwiches for variety
    • Bologna
    • Cheese
    • Chicken / egg / tuna salad
    • Ham
    • Pastrami
    • Peanut butter & jelly
    • Roast beef
    • Salami
    • Turkey

Healthy Snack Item

  • Applesauce cups
  • Carrot / celery sticks
  • Fruit cups / fruit rolls
  • Graham crackers
  • Nuts / raisins / trail mix
  • Olives / pickles
  • Pudding cups
  • String cheese
  • Yogurt

Drink

  • Juice
  • Water
  • Dinner Program
    Contact Michele Marshall for schedule.  Please take the following into consideration when planning a dinner menu.
  • Plan menus with an emphasis on healthful nutritious foods
  • Include a heart-healthy or light fare entree alternative
  • Include fresh vegetables and fruit
  • Use whole wheat breads and pastas whenever possible
  • Use fruit juices, iced tea, milk or water instead of sodas
  • Due to health issues, we would like to limit the amount of desserts that we make available for our clients. For this reason, we ask that you consider the following in place of desserts.
    • Cheeses / nuts
    • Fresh fruits / fruit cocktail
    • Jell-O / pudding
    • Sherbet / sorbet
    • Yogurt
    • Granola with dried fruit
  • Nutritional Breakfast
    20-25 bags labeled “To-Go Breakfast” to include yogurt, granola, protein, fruit, juice, bagels, etc. Please drop off by 8 AM or the night before. Contact Michele Marshall for schedule.
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Light House,  P.O. Box 6149, 206 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 · Phone  410-349-5056 · Fax  410-349-5060 · info@annapolislighthouse.org