Empowering Children, Enriching Lives (HCC Food Pantry)
November 2025 - April 2026
Although Howard Community College (HCC) is located in a high income community, there is a dire need for support of students for rent, food/ daily meals, and aid for tuition. At least 30% of the enrolled student population both undergraduate and graduate, come from low income families. The goal is to help with nutritional needs by purchasing needed items and stocking the HCC Food Pantry ("Fueling Dragons"). Club Rotarians select sources, purchase items, package them, and stock the pantry in person. All club members are involved.
The Club will make several monthly purchases for a total combined amount of $4,000 starting in December 2025.
November 2025 donation delivery photos:
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Geetha Jayaram, Jay Kumar, Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP), and Dave Balthis 11/2025
Dave Balthis, Caroline (HCC FP), Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP), and Avverahalli Harish 11/2025
Avverahalli Harish, Dave Balthis, and Jay Kumar 11/2025
Inside the HCC Food Pantry 11/2025
February 2026 donation delivery photos:
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Mena Harish loads food donations onto the delivery cart. 2/2026
Jay Kumar places additional items onto the delivery cart. 2/2026
Jay Kumar, Char Nado (HCC Foundation), Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP), and Mena and Avverahalli Harish. 2/2026
Geetha Jayaram, unknown, Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP), and Mena and Avverahalli Harish. 2/2026
March 2026 donation delivery photos:
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Rotary Club of Howard West food donations for the HCC Food Pantry. 3/2026
Jay Kumar, Geetha Jayaram, Rudy Scott, Dave Balthis, Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP) and unk (HCC) with the delivery. 3/2026
Howard West members Rudy Scott, Geetha Jararam, Dave Balthis, and Jay Kumar. 3/2026
Jay Kumar, Geetha Jayaram, Rudy Scott, Dave Bathis and Tricia Zadjura (HCC FP). 3/2026
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