FOOD ASSISTANCE

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Howard County Food Bank

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

In November & December, we are open as normal except for the following changes below.

November:

Every Thursday throughout November – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – CLOSED for Veterans Day
Monday, November 24, 2025 – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – Shopping from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday, November 27 through Sunday, November 30, 2025 – CLOSED for Thanksgiving

December & January:

Every Thursday throughout December – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Monday, December 22, 2025 – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 – Shopping from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Shopping from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday, December 25, 2025 through Thursday, January 1, 2026 – CLOSED
Friday, January 2, 2026 – 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

Announcement for Terminated Federal Employees:
Terminated federal employees living in Howard County may visit the Howard County Food Bank to receive a bag of shelf staples twice a month for up to three months. Please complete the Universal Application and bring proof of Howard County residency along with a federal termination letter. Contact us for more information.

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

All shopping items listed above are based on donations. Certain items and supplies may be limited.

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

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 for all members of your household over the age of 18 (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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