Support your neighbors
Want to help SWES?
Southwest Emergency Services is run by neighbors, for neighbors. Every gift, every bag of groceries and every volunteer hour goes straight back to our neighbors in need.
Give online
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Credit/Debit Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal and Venmo. Give once or set up a monthly gift. SWES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, so your donation is tax deductible.
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Mail a check
Make checks payable to Southwest Emergency Services and mail to 1201 Maple Ave, Arbutus, MD 21227.
Donate food & goods
Our wish list shows what the pantry is short on right now. Drop-offs welcome Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:00 – 11:30 am.
Organize a drive
Running a food drive at your church, school or workplace? Call us or send us a message.
Volunteer
We can use your help
Volunteers sort and pack food, staff the pantry on open mornings, and help with office work. A few hours a week makes a real difference. Send us a message and we will be in touch.