Our Mission
Our mission is to nourish with food, empower hope for a better future, and serve with compassion.
Our Vision
To relieve hunger in Harford County.
CORE VALUES
1. We value our desire to show compassion to all, and extend the love of Jesus Christ to all.​​
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2. We value excellence in everything we do.
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3. We value our call to be a beacon of hope to everyone.
4. We value accountability, integrity, and transparency.
5. We value those we serve, our donors, volunteers, and staff members.
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6. We value maintaining an environment that fosters achievement, teamwork, and trust.
Who We Serve
The HOPE Center of Maryland supports Harford County Public Schools and a local network of beneficiary partners that include food-giveaway providers, church pantries, senior living communities, and other community-based programs.
The HOPE Center Network of Community Food Giveaway Partners
Churches
Operates an onsite food pantry for local individuals and families who are financially challenged and lack food resources.
Churches
Operates an on-site food pantry and provides food and other necessities weekly to individuals and families who are in need.
Churches
Operates an onsite Outreach Center for local individuals and families who are financially challenged and lack food resources.
Harford County Public Schools
Receives weekend meals for at-risk students.
Harford County Public Schools
Receives weekend meals for at-risk students.
Harford County Public Schools
Monthly giveaway of non-food items, such as paper goods and dish/laundry detergent.
Senior Living Communities
Provides supplemental food, as needed.
Miscellaneous
Operates an on-site food pantry and provides food giveaways to students and staff who need help to access food.
Miscellaneous
Operates an on-site giveaway program that provides food and other essentials weekly to individuals and families who are in need.
Miscellaneous
Provides various services including parenting classes, life skills workshops, free pregnancy tests, and referrals to community resources for housing assistance, food, and professional counseling.
Churches
Provides grocery bags monthly to individuals and families who are in need of food.
Churches
Operates an on-site food pantry for local individuals and families who are facing financial challenges and struggle to make ends meet.
Churches
Operates an onsite preschool for children.
Harford County Public Schools
Receives weekend meals for at-risk students.
Senior Living Communities
Provides supplemental food, as needed.
Senior Living Communities
Provides supplemental food, as needed.
Miscellaneous
Manages an eight-bed state-certified residential program for women recovering from alcohol and substance abuse.
Miscellaneous
Key Point Health Services - Aberdeen, MD​
Provides behavioral health services. The HOPE Center provides food and non-food items to the clients who attend their psychiatric rehabilitation program.
Miscellaneous
State-certified program for men and women recovering from Alcohol and substance abuse.​