Healthy Eating

Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) Food and Nutrition Resources

The Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition’s (HCLHIC) goal is to increase access to and awareness of culturally appropriate, accessible, affordable, and nutritious food to decrease food and nutrition insecurity among Howard County residents.

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Howard County Food Pantries and Hot Meals

DIGITAL BROCHURE (ALL LOCATIONS):

DIGITAL BROCHURE (CITY-SPECIFIC):

Columbia (English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese)
Ellicott City and Elkridge (English, Spanish, French, Korean, Chinese)
Laurel, Highland, Jessup, Glenelg, Savage, Marriottsville and Woodbine

HCLHIC Food Resource Listing Updates

The Howard County Local Health Improvement Coalition (HCLHIC) strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information on all food pantries, hot meal programs, and related community resources featured on the HCLHIC Food Map and in our printed materials.

However, program details such as hours of operation, locations, eligibility requirements, and available services may change at any time. HCLHIC cannot guarantee the completeness or real-time accuracy of all listings.

If your organization’s information needs to be added, updated, or corrected, please click here to submit your revised details. Updates will be reviewed and incorporated into the Food Map and brochures during the next scheduled update cycle.

HCLHIC appreciates the partnership of all community organizations in helping us provide reliable resources to residents of Howard County.

Food Assistance Resources

Nutrition Resources

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP): Creating Community Gardens for People of All Ages

Academy of Nutrition and Diatetics Foundation

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Healthy Eating for a Healthy Weight

Community Ecology Institute Freetown Farm

Food Bank News

Fresh Conversations: Maryland Nutrition Education Program for Older Adults

Giant® Nutrition Education Programs

Horizon Better Beverage Finder

Howard County Farmers' Markets

Howard County Office on Aging and Independence Nutrition Services

Maryland Department of Health - Infant and Nutrition Resources

Maryland Hunger Solutions

University of Maryland Extension Teacher Toolkits for Nutrition Education

Maryland Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (MD SNAP-Ed) Program

Breaking Down Barriers

Real people. Real struggles. Real change.

We’re talking to community members facing real barriers to health and well-being: housing, food, mental health, access to care. And we’re hearing what helped them keep going.

✊ Stories of resilience.
💡 Lessons we all need to hear.
❤️ Let’s build a healthier, more equitable future, together.

Episode 1 kicks off with Bruce, who opens up about his experience overcoming food insecurity. From navigating tough times to finding support, Bruce’s story shines a light on the power of community and the importance of access to basic needs.