HopeWorks’ Emergency Pantry accepts in-kind donations to help our clients meet their needs!

Currently Needed Items:

Dry Cereal (low sugar for adults and children)
Milk (Powdered, Shelf-stable Dairy and Non-Dairy (e.g., Parmalat)
Dried Breakfast Items (ex. Breakfast Bars)
Canned Fruits
Healthy Cooking Oil (Olive, Grapeseed)
Seeds (Sesame, Pumpkin, Sunflower)
Dried Pasta
Mac & Cheese
Ramen
Rice
Juice and Juice Boxes
Canned Meats
Canned Vegetables
Canned Soups
Pancake Mix
Snacks for lunch boxes
Liquid Dish Soap / Dishwasher Detergent
Body Wash for Babies
Laundry Detergent (scented and unscented)
Black/Textured Hair Shampoo and Conditioner
Shaving Products (Razors and Shaving Cream)
Face Wash
Body Lotion
Moisturizer (for face)
Sanitary Napkins and Tampons
Toothbrushes
Toothpaste
Mouthwash (Regular and Alcohol-Free)
Dental floss
Diapers
Paper Towels
Toilet Paper
Reusable Grocery Bags with handles
Visa Gift Cards
Gas Gift Cards
Grocery Gift Cards
Uber/Lyft Gift Cards

Donated items can be dropped off at our Main Office Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.:

HopeWorks of Howard County
9770 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 300
Columbia, MD 21046

We will gladly accept donations, but there are restrictions around what we can accept!

All items must be:

New, unopened
Not expired or used
Personal care items must be full size, not travel size

We CANNOT Accept:

Perishable items requiring refrigeration, such as fresh produce and meats.
Expired items, or items expiring within the next six (6) months.
Cans with significant dents, rust, or missing labels.
Jumbo size canned items meant for large groups. Food is distributed to individual families, so these items may go to waste!
Loose, bulk items, open items, or homemade food items.

Please note that we have limited storage space. To help ensure that we are able to accept your donation, we ask that you only donate items listed on this page or contact us directly to find out what our current needs are.

Questions? Contact our Main Office at
(410) 997-0304.