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Columbia Community Care provides Howard County with access to food and community assistance. Through our many programs we address hunger, youth development, and wellness. We are committed to uplifting individuals and families in need with dignity and respect.
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‘An Eye Opener’: Hidden Hunger in Howard County
Realtor Shazia Rajan didn’t expect to find food insecurity in affluent Howard County, Maryland. After volunteering with Columbia Community Care, she discovered hidden hunger affects families in one of the state’s wealthiest communities—and joined the nonprofit’s board to help.
Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Impactful ‘Pocket Pantry’ Partnership
Columbia Community Care is proud to partner on this inititiative. “Columbia Community Care is thrilled to team up with the Howard County Food Bank, Roving Radish, DCRS, the RLG Community Foundation, and Glenelg United Methodist Church to launch and sustain community refrigerators that will remain stocked with nutritious food for families in need. This collaboration
As Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits, Hunger Crisis Looms for Maryland Families
“My mom did everything she was supposed to do, and we still struggled,” said Jessica Nichols, a Maryland educator and chairperson of the Board of Directors for Columbia Community Care, and hunger relief nonprofit in Howard County, Maryland. “Paydays were great because we had food, but somewhere around five or six days before the next
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Columbia Community Care provides Howard County with access to food and community assistance. Through our many programs we address hunger, youth development, and wellness. We are committed to uplifting individuals and families in need with dignity and respect.
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The 2025 JJCC BonBon Holiday Bash
From all of us at Columbia Community Care, we are so grateful for the support of these local sponsors of the 2nd Annual JJCC Holiday BonBon Bash and Toy Drive.
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