Since 2019, the Maryland Food Bank’s grant programs have been expanding the capabilities of our statewide Network Partners, helping them provide food, and wraparound services that lead to pathways out of hunger for more Marylanders.
The Food First Grant Program is designed to expand partner capacity, strengthening our network. The grant money will be used for a variety of capacity-building projects aimed at increasing the amount of food partners distribute, expanding their service hours, transporting and handling perishable foods, and providing additional services to help clients address the root causes of hunger.
The “Outstanding Partner” award-winning OCA Soul Haven has been an MFB partner for more than two decades, serving the Hagerstown community. Soul Haven is a community beacon for neighbors facing challenges with mental health, addiction, and food insecurity.
The “Outstanding Partner” award-winning Community Crisis Center has been an MFB partner for more than three decades, serving the Reisterstown community. The Community Crisis Center is an example of the best of what MFB partners do state-wide.
