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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.
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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Launches Impactful ‘Pocket Pantry’ Partnership

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As Federal Shutdown Threatens SNAP Benefits, Hunger Crisis Looms for Maryland Families

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The Holiday BonBon Bash is Back!

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Meet Erika Strauss Chavarria, Columbia’s Community Organizer

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Why We Need the Food Insecurity Report Now More Than Ever

As someone who works on the front lines of hunger relief every day, I was deeply troubled by Saturday’s announcement that the USDA would cancel the decades-long Household Food Security Report. This critical annual survey tracks how many Americans struggle to put food on their tables, providing essential data that shapes our understanding of food insecurity nationwide.
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