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.
Innovating ways to help Marylanders make healthier eating choices is something that we consistently and proudly do through the culturally inclusive foods that we source and distribute statewide to our neighbors in need.
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.
During the summer months, children are more likely to experience food insecurity. With continued uncertainty about the high cost of goods, the job market, and the overall economy, this summer has the potential to be especially challenging for Maryland families. Find out how our innovative solutions are helping them find relief.
With as many as 115,000 veterans and members of the military facing hunger in our state, we’re thankful for organizations like America’s Hauling for Hope, that ensure access to healthy food through home delivery.
In our latest visit to Edgecombe, we learned how Catherine’s Youth & Family Services is continuing to provide healthy food and access to critical wraparound services for a growing population of food-insecure neighbors.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
