When Marylanders like Jeni Murphy share their story and tell us what’s really behind the hunger they are experiencing, it illustrates the ripple-effects of a lost resource. These stories give us a glimpse of understanding about deeply a root cause of hunger can affect a family’s day-to-day life.
Choice is an important part of what makes us all feel human. Making choices allow us to feel in control, to let us determine the course of our own lives. That’s why the Maryland Food Bank is working to bring more neighbor choice food pantries, to more communities statewide.
The more places food-insecure Marylanders can access nutritious food, including healthy produce, the better chance our state has to thrive. Find out how our partnership with another long-standing Maryland institution, Johns Hopkins, is helping neighbors in Baltimore.
On October 18, 2024, Public Health Specialist/Coordinator of the food pantry at Maryland Food Bank partner RCCG Mercy Court Bukola Daramola, and Maryland Food Bank’s Senior Director of Nutrition Programs Kate Long join CEO & President Carmen Del Guercio for an engaging conversation about how culturally inclusive crops are not only bringing relief and dignity to neighbors in North Baltimore but is helping to create a more equitable food system statewide.
Check out the Maryland Food Bank’s list of the Top 3 Ways to Act during Hunger ACTion Month: Advocating, Collaborating, and Truth-telling. Find out how YOU can ACT OUT during Hunger ACTion Month 2024
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
