Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc.

Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services, Inc. LARS is a non-profit organization serving homeless and low-income residents of South Central Maryland.

Fresh produce Friday is live at Lars. One bag available per household while supplies last. Next distribution is at 11:00...
08/14/2026

Fresh produce Friday is live at Lars. One bag available per household while supplies last. Next distribution is at 11:00 a.m.

* Lars is unable to answer questions about produce availability throughout the day*

08/13/2026

Stop by Harris Teeter before the concert to grab some toiletries! Sounds of the Towne is proud to support Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services (LARS), providing food assistance, housing support, and self-sufficiency programs for Laurel-area families. They are accepting toiletry donations, such as soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

The LARS team will be on-site all night. Learn more at laureladvocacy.org.

Scan the QR code at the LARS table for a chance to win a $200 gift card to your favorite Towne Centre Laurel spot.

What an incredible weekend! Our Back to School Backpack Distribution event was a huge success—thanks to the dedication o...
08/10/2026

What an incredible weekend! Our Back to School Backpack Distribution event was a huge success—thanks to the dedication of our amazing volunteers and the generosity of our donors, we were able to provide over 600 backpacks to local students. Together, we’re helping kids start the school year with confidence and the tools they need to succeed. Thank you for supporting our mission and making a real difference in our community.

A huge thank you to Annapurna for their generous food pantry donation this week. Your support helps us provide essential...
08/09/2026

A huge thank you to Annapurna for their generous food pantry donation this week. Your support helps us provide essential groceries to families and individuals in need across our community. Together, we’re making a real difference—one meal at a time.

Get ready for a great school year! Join us TOMORROW at the Elkridge Branch Library for our Annual Back to School Backpac...
08/07/2026

Get ready for a great school year! Join us TOMORROW at the Elkridge Branch Library for our Annual Back to School Backpack Distribution & School Vaccine Clinic.

Free backpacks and school supplies for K-12 students (while supplies last) + school vaccines available. Let’s help our students start strong—spread the word and bring your friends.

Fresh produce Friday is live at LARS. One bag of produce per household is available on a first come first serve basis. N...
08/07/2026

Fresh produce Friday is live at LARS. One bag of produce per household is available on a first come first serve basis. Next distribution is at 11:00 a.m. while supplies last.

* Lars is unable to answer about availability throughout the day*

Our amazing Thrive volunteers are making a real difference! Thanks to their dedication, local seniors receive nutritious...
08/06/2026

Our amazing Thrive volunteers are making a real difference! Thanks to their dedication, local seniors receive nutritious food and a warm smile at our monthly food distribution. Together, we’re building a stronger, more caring community.

We are grateful to Buddhist Relief for their generous food delivery, helping us nourish our neighbors in need. Partnersh...
08/04/2026

We are grateful to Buddhist Relief for their generous food delivery, helping us nourish our neighbors in need. Partnerships like this make a real difference in our community, ensuring families have access to healthy meals and support. Together, we can fight hunger and build a stronger community.

We’re grateful to the Columbia Patuxent Rotary Club for coming together to stuff backpacks for LARS's Backpack Distribut...
08/03/2026

We’re grateful to the Columbia Patuxent Rotary Club for coming together to stuff backpacks for LARS's Backpack Distribution event this coming weekend! Thanks to their generosity, local children will start the school year with the supplies they need to succeed. Community support like this makes a real difference—thank you for helping us empower South Central families.

Address

311 Laurel Avenue
Laurel, MD
20707

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
5pm - 7:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

(301) 776-0442

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