HUCM CAReS

HUCM’s very own food bank!

There is a safety net designed to address food insecurity here at Howard University College of Medicine. The HUCM Community Alimentary Relief Service (C.A.R.e.S.), a resource for financially strained students, was created through a partnership of student advocates here in the HUCM community. This resource is confidential and readily available to all HUCM medical students. Do not hesitate to utilize HUCM CAReS if you find yourself in need of nutritious food.

Are you a current student experiencing food insecurity? Apply here!

Would you like to donate to HUCM’s food bank? please visit https://giving.howard.edu/give/hucm-cares!

Student Testimonials from Howard University’s Giving Page on HUCM CAReS

“My limited resources were adding significant stress and worry to my days and unfortunately detracting from my ability to focus on my studies. Because of HUCM CAReS, I can now study without worrying about how I will buy nutritious food. It has helped lift a tremendous weight off my shoulders, and I want to say thank you from the very bottom of my heart. I indeed feel the care.”

“Medical school is a journey with many ups and downs. After one of the downs, returning from a medical leave of absence, HUCM CAReS was a rock for me since I couldn’t get financial aid nor did I have any housing. Yet, I still had to show up to rotations. During times when food and shelter were daily rolls of the dice, the food pantry helped keep me full. I could never thank the program managers enough for creating this initiative.” 

“There was a time when even the costs of taking the metro to school was a financial burden. I am so thankful for HUCM CAReS, as I was able to keep focused on school work!”

Please send any and all questions to HUCMFoodBank@gmail.com