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## Nutrition is a key ingredient in good health. Chase Brexton's Every Meal Matters program helps ensure our patients won't go hungry.

Chase Brexton's Every Meal Matters program provides food security to patients in the communities we serve, offering them nutritious, healthy options from food pantries located at our Mt. Vernon, Columbia, and Security Square Centers.

Every Meal Matters also offers patients nutritional information, including recipes curated by Chase Brexton's nutrition staff. Check out the link below for seasonal recipes, nutrition advice, and more!

The Every Meal Matters pantries are available exclusively to Chase Brexton patients during the hours shown below - you don't need an appointment to visit!

### Get Involved

The Every Meal Matters program is supported by the Maryland Food Bank, as well as volunteers from local businesses partnering with Chase Brexton.

Looking for a volunteer opportunity for your company or employees? Support the Every Meal Matters program by helping stock our food pantries! Contact Lauren McGee, Development &amp; Special Events Manager, at <lmcgee@chasebrexton.org>.

 

 

- [ Learn more about how your company or organization can get involved.  ](https://chasebrexton.org/sites/default/files/2026-07/Every_Meal_Matters_vol_1-3-26.pdf)
 
 

 

## Pantry Hours

The Every Meal Matters pantries are available exclusively to Chase Brexton patients during the hours shown below - you don't need an appointment to visit!



### Mt. Vernon Pantry Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesdays &amp; Wednesdays: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., visit Social Work for assistance accessing the pantry.

Fridays: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 

 

### Columbia Pantry Hours

*Note: Please inquire at our center's front desk to access the pantry.*

 

 

### Security Square Center

*Note: Please inquire at our center's front desk to access the pantry.*

 

 

 

 

 

## Recipes and Nutrition Help

Want to get a taste of the season's best produce? Looking for a new recipe for dinner tonight? Need the inside scoop on some common nutrition myths?

### Learn From the Chase Brexton Nutritionist Team

 

 

- [ Check out the best recipes and advice ](/services/nutrition/true-eats-recipes-and-nutrition-tips)
 
 

 

## Elisabeth &amp; Jayne's Story

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  ## Donate to Every Meal Matters

Nutrition is a key ingredient in good health. Chase Brexton's Every Meal Matters program ensures our patients won't go hungry.



 

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