In Frederick County, Farm to School’s Veggie Van is making sure the neighbors in Western Maryland have consistent access to locally grown, highly nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables in familiar, convenient, and stigma-free locations like local elementary schools.
Ashlie Church, our Nutrition Coordinator, took a deep dive into the food we source from partnerships with local farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and other producers and found that it’s easier than you might think to have healthy and tasty meals featuring all Maryland foods.
Relationships with Maryland partners like Glen Arm-based dairy producer Bellevale Farms help us continue feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders.
We know exactly how important the agriculture industry is to Maryland, and we’re pleased to honor and celebrate all of the farms, dairies, fisheries, and other local food producers that help get nutritious foods onto the tables of our neighbors in need.
Nutrition is key! When people can eat better, they can live better lives. Find out how we’re expanding access to fresh produce statewide.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
