Missions
Each month we provide a full cart of groceries (an assortment of canned and boxed food supplemented with fresh produce or frozen meats as available) to more than 100 local families. The ODFP receives food and support from the Maryland and Howard County Food Banks, Mt. Zion UMC, the Columbia Town Center Rotary, the Boy & Girl Scouts, the Clarksville Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Catholic Charities, Pepsi Corporation, local businesses and individuals.
Our Facebook page provides updates of delays or closings due to inclement weather or other events, announcements of upcoming distribution dates, and our volunteer sign up link is posted the week before distribution.
Those wishing to volunteer on distribution day must be 16 years of age or older, or 12-15 years old accompanied by an adult or guardian. Please arrive 30 minutes before the start time and sign-in at the volunteer table in the back parking lot. Volunteers must wear closed-toed and closed-heel footwear (no sandals, clogs or flip-flops) and clothing appropriate for the weather as some duties may require working outdoors. Please bring necessary forms for community service hours if desired.
For more information please contact Carol Hill: opendoorsfoodpantry@gmail.com
We will be open on the following dates
2024
January 20th 8:30am - 10am
February 17th 8:30am - 10am
March 16th 8:30am - 10am
April 20th 8:30am - 10am
May 18th 8:30am - 10am
June 15th 8:30am - 10am
July 20th 8:30am - 10am
August 17th 8:30am - 10am
September 21st 8:30am - 10am
October 19th 8:30am - 10am
November 16th 10am - 11:30am
December 14th (2nd Saturday of December) 10am - 11:30am