Howard County Muslim Council (HCMC)

04/28/2026

Please mark your calendars! We are excited to host you at our upcoming Candidate Forum on Sunday, May 17 from 5-7pm at the Owen Brown Interfaith Center!

Hear from candidates running for County Executive, County Council, Delegate, Senate, and many other positions!

👉REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf5cDupSsCJO3r6CZMI25lzByoiHP5BFimgRHFw2CUn5jKVzQ/viewform

04/07/2026

The Howard County Muslim Council (HCMC) is excited to announce our upcoming Free Food Pantry! Our vision is a Howard County where all individuals have access to nutritious food, regardless of faith, language, ethnicity, or income. 

Whether you need a little extra support this month or know someone who does, please join us! We will be distributing a variety of fresh produce and shelf-stable goods. Our work is inclusive and serves community members across all faiths and backgrounds. 

🗓 Date: April 18th
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM until supplies last
📍 Location: Elkridge Library Parking Lot (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD 21075)

🤝 Calling all Volunteers!

We rely on our amazing volunteer network to make this happen. If you’d like to lend a hand, please arrive by 7:15 AM. Strong communities are built on shared service, dialogue, and kindness. Come help us build bridges of service across Howard County! 

Spread the word, and we look forward to seeing you there! 💚

02/19/2026

As the crescent moon approaches and we prepare to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, our hearts turn toward compassion, gratitude, and service. 🌙✨

Ramadan is a time to reflect on the blessings we have and to empathize with those who face hunger every day. In that spirit, HCMC is kicking off this blessed season by doing what we do best: serving our neighbors. 🤝

Join us THIS SATURDAY for our Free Food Pantry distribution! Whether you are coming to receive or to volunteer, you are part of our community family.

📍 Where: Elkridge Library Parking Lot (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge, MD)

⏰ When: Distribution starts at 8:30 AM (until supplies last)

📦 For Who: Open to all community members, regardless of faith or background. 

Let’s start this Ramadan by lifting each other up. See you there!

01/28/2026

CANCELLED: This Saturday’s Free Food Pantry distribution is cancelled due to extreme cold and possible unsafe weather conditions.

We’re sorry for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We are planning to continue next month, Febuary 21st!

01/18/2026

HCMC was honored to speak with Police Academy Class 51—new officers graduating soon.

We shared who we are, what we do in the community, and had a great Q&A.

Building relationships and understanding matters. 🤝

12/20/2025

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” - Helen Keller.

We’re working towards a community where everyone is food secure and zero food is wasted. We are ending the year with gratitude and appreciation. This is a moment to appreciate the lessons, growth, joys, and even challenges of the year, acknowledging the strength found in tough times, and stepping into the new year with a heart full of thanks, hope, and readiness for new beginnings, recognizing every experience that shaped our lives. It’s about finding peace in the past year’s journey and carrying that grounded, thankful spirit forward into 2026.

We are thankful for our volunteers and partners who helped us carry the spirit forward to successfully accomplish our goals.

12/13/2025

🎉 FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAY NEXT WEEK!

📅 Saturday, December 20th, 2025!
⏰ 8:30 AM – until supplies last
📍 Elkridge Library Parking Lot (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge MD)

Come early to grab fresh produce and pantry items — completely free, no registration needed! 🥕🍞🥬

We’re also calling all volunteers 🙌 — show up at 7:30 AM to help us serve our community. No sign-up required. Just bring your energy!

10/30/2025

This Saturday, we’re hosting a countywide food collection drive to support residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits. The drive will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations across Howard County.

Community members can drop off non-perishable food and essential household items at any of these five collection sites:

- Gary J Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD 97, Cooksville

- George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City

- Department of Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia

- North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel

- Rockburn Branch Park - Pfeiffer’s Corner Schoolhouse, 6109 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge

Following the countywide Food Collection Drive, items collected will be donated to governmental, nonprofit, and educational partners including: the Community Action Council (CAC) Howard County Food Bank, the Food Pantry at the Howard County MultiService Center, Howard Community College’s Fueling Dragons Food Pantry, Columbia Community Care, the Howard County Muslim Council, and the Indian Cultural Association of Howard County (ICA) and Feed HoCo.

These vital community organizations continue to serve thousands of families experiencing food insecurity in Howard County.

Requested items include: rice, pasta and sauce, soups, tuna, peanut butter, beans, cereal, juice, diapers, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. With these partners, we’re working to ensure that all our neighbors have access to food, dignity, and hope.

10/30/2025

*****ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS*****

This Saturday, we partnered with the Howard County Executive Calvin Ball’s office to host a countywide food collection drive to support residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits. The drive will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations across Howard County.

Community members can drop off non-perishable food and essential household items at any of these five collection sites:

- Gary J Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD 97, Cooksville

- George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City

- Department of Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia

- North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel

- Rockburn Branch Park - Pfeiffer’s Corner Schoolhouse, 6109 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge

These vital community organizations continue to serve thousands of families experiencing food insecurity in Howard County.

Requested items include: rice, pasta and sauce, soups, tuna, peanut butter, beans, cereal, juice, diapers, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. With these partners, we’re working to ensure that all our neighbors have access to food, dignity, and hope.

This Saturday, we’re hosting a countywide food collection drive to support residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown and the suspension of SNAP benefits. The drive will run from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at locations across Howard County.

Community members can drop off non-perishable food and essential household items at any of these five collection sites:

- Gary J Arthur Community Center, 2400 MD 97, Cooksville

- George Howard Building, 3430 Court House Drive, Ellicott City

- Department of Recreation & Parks Headquarters, 7120 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia

- North Laurel Community Center, 9411 Whiskey Bottom Road, Laurel

- Rockburn Branch Park - Pfeiffer’s Corner Schoolhouse, 6109 Rockburn Branch Park Road, Elkridge

Following the countywide Food Collection Drive, items collected will be donated to governmental, nonprofit, and educational partners including: the Community Action Council (CAC) Howard County Food Bank, the Food Pantry at the Howard County MultiService Center, Howard Community College’s Fueling Dragons Food Pantry, Columbia Community Care, the Howard County Muslim Council, and the Indian Cultural Association of Howard County (ICA) and Feed HoCo.

These vital community organizations continue to serve thousands of families experiencing food insecurity in Howard County.

Requested items include: rice, pasta and sauce, soups, tuna, peanut butter, beans, cereal, juice, diapers, cleaning supplies, and hygiene products. With these partners, we’re working to ensure that all our neighbors have access to food, dignity, and hope.

10/21/2025

🎉 FREE PRODUCE GIVEAWAY THIS SATURDAY!
📅 Saturday, November 15, 2025!
⏰ 8:30 AM – until supplies last
📍 Elkridge Library Parking Lot (6540 Washington Blvd, Elkridge MD)

Come early to grab fresh produce and pantry items — completely free, no registration needed! 🥕🍞🥬

We’re also calling all volunteers 🙌 — show up at 7:30 AM to help us serve our community. No sign-up required. Just bring your energy!

08/14/2025

Happening this Saturday, August 16th! 8:30am- until supplies last!

Where: Elkridge Public Library Parking lot

FREE PRODUCE!!

Also, we are calling for our community members to come out and volunteer their time giving back to our community! No sign up required. Just show up at 7:15am!