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 400 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 Coordinator 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 Bank Administrator and Caroline Babylon, Executive Director.

Board of Directors

Steve Lambertson, President
Caroline Babylon, Executive Director
Hermine Saunders, Immediate Past President
John P. Myers, Treasurer
Patricia Glazier, Volunteer Coordinator
Linda Roy, Secretary/Information Systems
Mark Welch, Food Bank Manager

Stephanie Albright
Brian Backe
Frank Baylor
Kendra Hart

Rev. Dr. David Highfield
Forest Howell
Lisa Monthley
Stacy Shaffer
Jeff Sprinkle
Bernie Vogel
Melissa “Missie” Wilcox

Zoa D. Barnes, Director Emeritus

Dennis Fahey, Director Emeritus
Rev. Gerald D. “Jerry” Fuss, Director Emeritus
Paula Harding, Director Emeritus
Steve Hollands, Director Emeritus
Byron Hollinger, Director Emeritus
Edward Leister, Director Emeritus

Dr. Faye Pappalardo, Director Emeritus