Food Assistance | Community Action Council of Howard County

FOOD ASSISTANCE

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Howard County Food Bank

ADDRESS:
9385 Gerwig Lane, Suite J
Columbia, MD 21046
410-313-6185

HOLIDAY SHOPPING HOURS:

Monday, December 23, 2024
- Shopping from 1 pm – 4 pm
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
- Shopping from 10 am – 12 pm
Wednesday, December 25, 2024 – Saturday, December 28, 2024
- Closed
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
- Shopping from 1 pm – 4 pm
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Closed
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Return to Regular Schedule

REGULAR SHOPPING HOURS:
Tuesday 1 PM – 4 PM walk-ins
Wednesday 1 PM – 7 PM walk-ins
Thursday 1 PM – 4 PM walk-ins
Saturday 9 AM – 1 PM appointment only

Our Program Offers

Family-choice shopping like at a grocery store
Fresh produce and dairy options
Frozen meats and other proteins
Fresh breads and baked goods
Shelf-stable canned and boxed foods
Feminine hygiene products and other health and beauty products
Diapers, wipes, baby formula, and food
Allergy-friendly foods
Access to shop twice a month at the Howard County Food Bank
Access to apply for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Access to energy, housing, and early childhood education through Head Start and Prekindergarten programming

Please Follow Instructions Carefully. Applying is a 2-Step Process. To Apply and Verify Eligibility, You Will Need the Following:

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Attention: Effective January 1st, 2024, you must provide all documents listed below for eligibility verification BEFORE you can receive services at the Food Bank.

Picture Identification (driver’s license, passport or other government issued ID)
Proof of Howard County residency (copy of utility bill, rental agreement or lease document)
Proof of income for the past 30-days (paystubs or social security award letter or unemployment benefits or bank statements)

Will you be able to provide all the documentation listed above?

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