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The HOPE Center collects, receives, and shares food and other essential items with organizations that help children and families in need across Harford County. These partners include Harford County public schools, food pantries, churches, and local community programs that support kids and their loved ones.

People
Matter
to God.

In 2024, The HOPE Center of Maryland distributed 307,000​ pounds

of food & nonfood essentials to various beneficiaries in Harford County, Maryland. 

8,900 Volunteer hours  | 8,190 student meal bags | 204,916 individual meals

Hope Feeds

  • A month of weekend meal bags for one student $48.

  • Three months of weekend meals for one student $144.

  • Six months of weekend meals for one student $288.

  • An entire school year of weekend meal bags for one student $576.

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Beyond Blessings Child Backpack Program Donations

Making a Difference

 

Childhood hunger is a reality in Harford County, Maryland. Weekend meal programs help fill the hunger gap that many school children experience when they are not in school. 

This Month at The Hope Center...

Our Monthly Wishlist 

We can do the shopping for YOU! 
In lieu of monetary or actual food contributions, gift card donations from local retailers such as Aldi, ShopRite, Target or Walmart are welcome! You may drop off at our administrative office at 2843 Churchville Road, Churchville, MD 21028, or mail your gift card to this address.

Since February 2020, the HOPE Center of Maryland has received 1,067,487 pounds of food and non-food necessities.
These items are distributed weekly to our community food giveaway partners that The HOPE Center of Maryland supports.

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As the cost of basic necessities continues to rise, individuals and families in Harford County are struggling to keep up. The situation is particularly difficult for seniors, many of whom have limited resources and live on a fixed income. 

 

"Hands for HOPE" provides supplemental food and other necessities, such as laundry detergent and paper goods, to seniors who lack enough food in their homes through the end of the month. We tailor this food to the wants and needs of seniors living in senior housing communities in Abingdon, Aberdeen, and Bel Air, many of whom live alone. 

We are honored to serve our elderly neighbors with the food and hope they need. 

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It's easy!
It's quick!
It's meaningful!

Virtual
Food
Market

We are pleased to introduce our Virtual Food Market! From the comfort and safety of your home, you can help provide food to support our hunger relief efforts. The best part is we'll do the shopping for you!

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Our Mission

The mission of The HOPE Center of Maryland is to nourish with food, empower hope for a better future, and serve with compassion. 

Through collaborative efforts, we are collecting food and other essential staples and distributing these products to our network of community partners. Our efforts are providing the resources they need to optimally support the people they serve.  

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Host a Collection Drive

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Who We Serve

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We are so grateful for our Food Donors. Together we work to get food and other necessities to families and individuals in need.

Target Logo Store Donations
Food Donation Connection Donor
Bel Air United Methodist Church Logo Donor
Ample Harvest Food Donations
Wawa Logo Store Donations
First Fruits Farm Grow Give Serve Donate
Aldi Logo Store Food Donations
Chick Fil A Logo Store Chicken Donations
Jones Family Farm Harford County Maryland
Third Way Farm Logo Havre De Grace Maryland

Upcoming Events

If you would like to volunteer at any of these community events, please contact Robert at robert@thehopecenterofmd.com or 443.787.9290 for more information.

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  • Saturday, April 26th – Spring Fling Fundraiser at Level Fire Hall in Havre De Grace

  • Saturday, May 10th – The Sharing Table, Edgewood - Community Feeding Project

  • Saturday, August 23rd – The Sharing Table, Edgewood - Community Feeding Project

  • Saturday, December 13th – The Sharing Table, Edgewood - Community Feeding Project

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Site & Mailing Address:

The Hope Center of Maryland, Inc.

2843 Churchville Road

Churchville, MD 21028

Administrative Contact:
Robert Meza, Executive Director
robert@thehopecenterofmd.com

443.787.9290 

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Proud to partner with Harford County

Government and The Dresher Foundation.

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*The HOPE Center of Maryland, Inc. will not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, gender identity, disabilities, or any other classification prohibited under State or Federal law.

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