HOWARD COUNTY — In response to SNAP benefits being suspended because of the government shutdown, Howard County is hosting a food collection throughout the county on Saturday.

“With more than 13,000 households in Howard County, including some 7,000 children, facing the loss of their SNAP benefits this weekend, our county government is stepping forward with a community-wide food collection drive to help our most vulnerable residents,” said Howard County Executive Dr. Calvin Ball.

From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. om Saturday, five locations in the county will be accepting non-perishable food items.

These locations include:

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

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