2023 Empty Bowls

Help Combat Hunger, One Bowl at a Time.

includes soup, bread, water and handcrafted bowl

2022
Festival of Trees

Thank You Sponsors

Welcome REX!

Your Change can Change So Much.

Our Rx Fund helps families and individuals with critical healthcare needs that cannot be met otherwise.

Compassion in
Times of Crisis.

Compassion in
Times of Crisis.

Compassion in
Times of Crisis.

Beacon of Hope, Empowering Change, Transforming Lives.

The Shepherd’s Staff is a nondenominational Christian outreach and support center, serving those in crisis in Carroll County, Maryland.

We are 100% donor funded — we receive no federal, state or county funding.

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Shepherd’s Staff has always been there for me. No matter the situation, they will help you to the fullest. If they can’t, they will find someone who can.”

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Did You Know?Our Easter Basket distribution begins on Monday!If you or your group has collected or assembled Easter baskets or possibly has fillers we can use to complete baskets onsite, please contact us today to set up an appointment to drop off your donations early next week.Thank you for bringing Easter joy to the children of Carroll County!410 857-5944shepstaff.org#DidYouKnow #CarrollCountyMD #WestminsterMD #CommunityMatters #Love #Grateful #YouCanHelp #GivingBack #Donate #Kindness #EasterBasket #Easter ... See MoreSee Less
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EMPTY BOWLS Vendor Spotlight!🥣🔦Today we would like to thank our friends from HOFFA Beans and Sterling Quality Water for providing complimentary coffee and water to all Empty Bowls guests! #communityfirst #thankful #carrollcoountymd ... See MoreSee Less
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A special shout-out today to our friends at Molli's Cafe who not only participate in Empty Bowls every year, but also help us with a donation of all the butter used at the event!Thank you, Molli’s!#Community #carrollcountymd #downtownwestminster ... See MoreSee Less
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Thankful ThursdayThank you, St. Matthew’s United Church of Christ, for the generous donation of warm winter-wear and socks!#ThankfulThursday #CarrollCountyMD #WestminsterMD #CommunityMatters #YouCanHelp #GivingBack #Donate #Grateful #Love #Community #Donations #WinterWear #Winter #Socks #ColdWeather ... See MoreSee Less
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Wishlist WednesdaySeeking Sponsors for this year's BINGO 2.0!We currently have sponsorship opportunities at $50, $100 and $200. Please contact us today to find out how you can help!info@shepstaff.org or 410 857-5944#WishlistWednesday #WestminsterMD #CarrollCountyMD #ThankYou #Kindness #Volunteer #Donate #MakeAChange #CommunityMatters #Bingo #Sponsor ... See MoreSee Less
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