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.
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.
To-may-tos. To-mah-tos. You can say it either way you please as long as you are talking about how the McDonogh School’s Roots Farm transforms them into tasty pasta sauce that is helping financially support the Maryland Food Bank.
We all have those “AHA!” moments, but don’t always act on our ideas. Find out how student Izzy Maly became a Changemaker by acting on her idea, contributing thousands of meals to her neighbors in need.
Kathy and Preston Williams find helping other families in need to be an important part of their lives – something they can agree on as a couple. On June 14, 2025, they literally put that thought into action—asking their wedding guests to donate to the Maryland Food Bank instead of gifts—through a wedding-themed virtual food drive.
September is Hunger Action Month – your annual opportunity to join together with your fellow Marylanders and fight for our hungry neighbors. Check out the top 7 things you can do to help in 2025.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
