Get Help
For food and essential resources, please see the hours and locations of our distribution sites below. Additional resources for non-hunger related urgent needs are available with the links below.
If you are experiencing an emergency and need immediate assistance, please call 911.
Distribution Sites are open every Saturday 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Sites may close early if items run out
Delivery service is available to all families in Howard County!
Bridges to Housing Stability
Providing a path to self-sufficiency to and an end to homelessness through affordable housing solutions and advocacy.
Grassroots
24/7 single point access for behavioral health, crisis and homeless services for individuals and families.
HoCo – Discrimination Complaint
If you have been adversely affected in housing, employment, financing, law enforcement, or public accommodations due to discrimination
HoCo – Suicide Prevention
An evidence-based Suicide Prevention Plan to address the many components of suicide prevention, intervention and postvention
HCPD Complaint Form
In lieu of a written complaint, citizens may also call: Northern District (410) 313-3200 Southern District (410) 313-3700
Howard County Care App
CAREAPP makes it easy to find and connect with over 2,500 Howard County programs for food, health, housing, transportation, education, employment assistance, and more
Need Help Paying Bills
Rental, health, and financial assistance programs in Columbia & Howard County