For more than 30 years, Ben has been helping organizations raise awareness and inspire action by creating compelling narratives. And since 2018, Ben has been the Maryland Food Bank’s Staff Writer, elevating the voices of food-insecure neighbors to further the Maryland Food Bank’s mission of feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders.
Ever wonder how we’re able to help so many Maryland families during the holidays? Find out what it takes to put together Holiday Meal Kits for our neighbors in need.
Check out how the Hockey Donkeys are literally putting the biscuit in the basket by raising funds and food donations for the Maryland Food Bank through their “Face off Against Hunger” weekend ice hockey tournament.
Since 2018, the Maryland Women of Asphalt have been fighting hunger by supporting a Baltimore-based food pantry. Now they’ve added in volunteering and a Christmas in July fundraiser to their philanthropic efforts – true Changemakers indeed!
FoodWorks’ is turning 15! And like a fine wine, it’s only getting better with age. FoodWorks has evolved into Maryland’s premier no-cost culinary training program, offering Marylanders the chance to change their lives, and embark on a good-paying career path. And congratulations to the 14 graduates of FoodWorks, Halethorpe Class 50, who will proudly join the more than 500 professional Chefs the program has produced since 2010 – creating culinary masterpieces at some of Maryland’s finest establishments.
Barely old enough to drive, let alone help a major charitable organization, Changemaker Yiannis Docouto combined his passion for cars and desire to support a local cause into “Drive for Change,” a local car show benefiting the Maryland Food Bank.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
