Every year, the Church of Latter Day Saints shows their support of the Governor’s Day to Serve initiative and the fight against hunger in Maryland by donating thousands of pounds of food to the Maryland Food Bank.
As the state’s largest charitable food distributor, the Maryland Food Bank is uniquely equipped to distribute large amounts of food from one place to another. We gratefully accept donations from grocery stores and retailers statewide, and most recently, we’ve received donations of historic proportions from Food Lion stores across the state.
The movement against hunger in Maryland has gained momentum over the last several years, and the Maryland Food Bank has mobilized a diverse group of individual supporters, public representatives, leaders in the private sector, and community partners. Three volunteer groups in particular have shined brightly in this movement to end hunger on the Eastern Shore.
The movement against hunger in Maryland has gained momentum over the last several years, and the Maryland Food Bank has been humbled by the compassion and commitment displayed by a diverse group of individual supporters, public representatives, leaders in the private sector, and community partners. Bob Arnold’s story provides a unique snapshot of how Maryland farmers play a vital role in this movement.
Now operating in nearly 260 schools statewide, our School Pantry Program provides hungry children with snacks during the school day and staple groceries to bring home to their families for the week.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
