EXTENDING HOPE
At Haven Ministries, we are dedicated to providing essential support and care by providing shelter, food, clothing and resources to those facing poverty and hardship. Our mission is to bring hope and help and to educate those in need, empowering them to build a better future for themselves and their families.
Our Services
& programs
There are people you see everyday throughout the county who have experienced hardships and might not have a safe or warm place to sleep, enough food to get through the month, or are facing eviction or job loss. We provide Emergency Services to Men, Women & Children in Queen Anne's County. If you need help please call 410-827- 7194.
Emergency Shelter
Anyone in need of shelter can call the emergency Shelter Case Manger at 410-739-7859
The shelter is a temporary winter shelter serving the homeless of Queen Anne’s County, Maryland. The shelter operates October - April providing a safe and warm environment for the night to men, women, and children. We serve meals along with assistance for clothing, food, and other necessities to all shelter guests.
Location: Kent Island Methodist Church
2739 Cox Neck Rd, Chester, MD 21619
Emergency Food Pantries
Anyone in need of food can call 410-827- 7194
Haven Ministries operates (2) Food Pantries configured as grocery stores, allowing clients the dignity of “shopping” for their food. Food is provided through donations from the community, individuals and purchases through The Maryland Food Bank. Donations are received in person at our Queenstown location or by shipment from the
Locations:
Main Food Pantry
206 Del Rhodes Ave., Queenstown, MD
Hours:
Mon, Wed, Thur & Fri 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am – 7pm
Food Pantry Truck
407 Dudley Corner Rd., Sudlersville, MD
Hours:
Tuesdays & Fridays 9am – 5pm
clothing
Anyone in need of clothing can call 410-827- 7194
Contact Our Daily Thread directly for more info or to donate at (410) 353-0455
Our Daily Thread Thrift Store is our “boutique” thrift store selling donated clothing and accessories at deeply discounted prices to the public to generate revenue to operate our programs. Donated clothing is also provided to those in need from the donations received at the store.
Location: Our Daily Thread
1521 Postal Road, Chester, MD
Hours: Monday - Saturday • 10am - 4pm
Donations received daily until 3:30pm
art for your home
Haven Ministries partners with local artists to provide artwork to beautify the homes of clients transitioning to housing.
Homes of hope
Anyone in need of housing assistance can call the Housing Case Manger at 410-739-7859
We have (2) homes providing a long-term housing assistance program which offers year round services. The program allows individuals and families to apply for help and is structured as a landlord-tenant relationship. The goal of the Housing Assistance Program is to offer clients the tools needed to successfully move to safe and affordable housing.
Location: Downtown, Stevensville, MD
Resource Center & Benevolence Fund
Anyone in need of help can call 410-827- 7194
Our Resource Center is open daily to respond to individuals requesting assistance for food, clothing, shelter, and other forms of support. The Benevolence Fund is funded by area churches, organizations and individuals and administered by Haven Ministries case management staff to provide financial assistance.
street outreach
Our Street Outreach program responds to the housing crisis in the community by meeting with individuals wherever they are and connecting them to services.
furniture
Anyone in need of furniture can call 410-827- 7194
Contact Hope Warehouse directly for more info or to donate at (410) 490-8498
Hope Furniture Warehouse sells used furniture and household goods at discounted prices to the public to generate revenue to operate our programs. Donated furniture is also provided to those transitioning to a permanent housing environment.
Location: Hope Warehouse
6527 Friels Road, Queenstown, MD
New Hours:
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Saturday: 10am - 5:00pm
Donations received daily until 4:00pm
Jacob Sloan
Center
The Jacob Sloan Day Center offers a safe dignified space for our shelter guests and the community to gain vital skills to transform their circumstances. Our clients can engage in a number of programs including job training and budgeting classes while using the resources available at the center.
Location: Shore Christian Fellowship Church
7401 Main St, Queenstown, MD
Hours: Open daily 9am - 4pm
Contact the Director of Operations for more info at:
Stories of Hope
andrea, homes of hope resident
“I am a single parent and became blind as a result of COVID. The housing program at Haven Ministries has forever changed my life and given me a hopeful future.”