Support CCC

23% of the 116,903 households in Howard County fall under the ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) threshold, according to United Way of Central Maryland. That’s 26,887 households! These are our neighbors who are fully employed and just over the cliff of the federal poverty line, meaning that they do not qualify for any social services, yet still cannot make ends meet.

Because Columbia Community Care does not ask for proof of need or identification, our existence has been critical in addressing the urgent needs of the 26,887 households who fall under that ALICE threshold. Each and every day we rely on generous donors like you to help us continue our work around food insecurity, poverty, and hunger. You help us address inequities in education, health, and access to opportunities, resources and services.

Give

Donations are used to purchase food and resources that we provide at our sites, for our delivery service, and to expand our reach into our many programs and services

Volunteer

Volunteers play a critical role in providing community assistance and delivering food and essentials to those in need throughout Howard County. Serve in one of our food pantries, help with inventory, or support a specific program.

Other Ways to Help

Most Needed Items:

Food:
  • Canned Proteins: Tuna, Chicken, Ham, Vienna Sausages, Spam
  • Canned Goods: Beans, Tomatoes, Corn, And Fruits
  • Canned Soups: Chili, Stews, Ready-To-Eat Meals
  • Rice, Dried Beans
  • Pasta And Pasta Sauces
  • Ramen, Cup-A-Noodles, Mac & Cheese
  • Tuna
  • Peanut Butter And Jelly
  • Cold And Hot Cereals
  • Granola Bars, Individually Wrapped Cookies And Snacks
  • Juice Boxes And Shelf-Stable Milk
Personal Items:
  • Diapers (Sizes 3-6), Pull-Ups (All Sizes) And Baby Wipes
  • Toothpaste
  • Bar Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Deodorant
  • Disposable Razors
  • Feminine Hygiene
We DO NOT Accept:

Expired items | Medications | Clothing | Toys | Books | Home furnishing | Paper grocery bags

Wed & Fri: 10am – 2:30pm | Sat: 9:30am – 12:30pm

The pantry and donations drop-off (including summer snack bags) is at the BACK parking lot entrance. When you turn on Cloudleap Court, continue straight past the main village center area, past Deli Town and turn left just before the Timbers Apartment complex. Follow the wooden fence around and you’ll see the back entrance to suite 107.

Collection bin is in 24 hour foyer

Place items in green bin located near the gym area of the church

Collection containers are near the church office entrance

Have you or your group/organization ever thought about organizing a fundraiser for Columbia Community Care?

We would love to honor and feature your efforts! Please take a few minutes to fill out this Google Form so we can share and support! Thank you so much!

Donate through our Amazon Wish List to help keep our new pantry and our 3 sites stocked!

Our tax ID # is included in the information on the list for your records! Thank you for your continued generosity!