About Us

Learn About Our Legacy

History

“For the sake of human decency, feeding the poor and the hungry people of Carroll County must be a concern for all of us who are not hungry,” wrote Dominic Jollie after launching Carroll County Food Sunday (CCFS) in 1982.

“To know hunger exists and to do nothing is the shame and bane of human life.” Jollie encouraged the religious community to collect food at their Sunday services for distribution through a county wide food bank network that was appropriately incorporated as “Food Sunday”.

Today

CCFS distributes a weekly, nutritionally balanced grocery package that is predicated on household size and is meant to last 3-4 days. It includes meat, eggs, fruits, vegetables, breads and milk. Over 500 families a week are served at our Westminster, Eldersburg and Taneytown locations.

Funding

The operating budget is supported by community fund-raisers and direct mail solicitation of county residents. We are grateful for the churches, individuals, school groups and service organizations that raise donations independently on our behalf, and for the local grocers that donate baked goods. Carroll County Government provides donated warehouse space in Westminster and utilities.

Food Purchases

Food drives and food donations are also very important in helping us maintain a reliable inventory of nutritional items year round. We are constantly purchasing food from a variety of sources based on price and availability. Our Food Bank Manager compares bulk prices at local merchants with those available from Maryland Food Bank, a large wholesaler in the Maryland region. When possible, we take advantage of special deals to stock up on essential food supplies that can be held in reserve until needed.

Governance

Carroll County Food Sunday is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of representatives of all sectors of the community. Its daily operations are managed by two part-time employees – Mark Welch, Food Manager and Caroline Babylon, Executive Director.

Board of Directors

Caroline Babylon, Executive Director

Mark Welch, Food Manager

Steve Lambertson, President

Brian Backe, Vice President

John P. Myers, Treasurer/Chair, Finance Committee

Patricia Glazier, Volunteer Coordinator

Stephanie Albright

Frank Baylor

Lynn Davis

Heather Dye-Timm – Chair, Development Committee

Suzy Dyer-Gear

Dr. Kendra Hart – Chair, Governance Committee

Rev. Dr. David Highfield

Forest Howell

Lisa Monthley

Mary Mussari

Jeff Sprinkle 

Robin Sutton

Bernie Vogel 

Kevin Wade

Tricia Wagman

Dennis Fahey, Director Emeritus

Steve Hollands, Director Emeritus
Edward Leister, Director Emeritus

Linda Roy, Director Emeritus

Hermine Saunders, Director Emeritus