About Howard County Food Bank

CAC operates the Howard County Food Bank and sponsors 14 food pantries throughout the county. The Howard County Food Bank was one of the first in the country to install a shopping model identical to navigating a grocery store. This restores dignity and choice to the families we serve. The food we provide is fresh, healthy, and varied: sourced from local farms and grocery stores, and from our own community garden.

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