The Ladies of Charity of Calvert County, Inc. (LOCCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Calvert County, Maryland. Our members—primarily women from local Catholic parishes—are dedicated to serving Christ by serving those in need. We currently have 90 members and welcome women of all faiths who wish to share their time and talents in joyful service.
As our organization has grown, so have our ministries. LOCCC now supports a wide range of programs, including:
- Operating a community food pantry (Tuesdays 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm and Saturdays 10:00 am – 12 pm)
- Providing personal care items not covered by food assistance programs
- Monthly grocery distribution at senior apartments in North Beach
- Weekend meal programs for food-insecure students at Windy Hill Elementary and Middle Schools
- Holiday meal distributions for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
- Backpacks and school supplies for children of pantry clients
- Christmas gift program for children of pantry clients
- Personal item distributions to Calvert Nursing Center residents
- Limited emergency financial assistance for individuals and families
- Junior Ladies of Charity activities for 6th grade through high school-aged girls
- Collaboration with other Catholic and community service organizations
- Partnerships with local religious and community groups to better serve those in need