The reinstatement of a controversial clause in SNAP legislature has been the source of much debate over the last month. Like any complex initiative, the actual implications of this clause have been misreported and politicized by many. For the Maryland Food Bank, this is not about politics. This is about hunger, and it’s important that everyone have access to the facts about the ABAWD time limit.
Whether Maryland Food Bank volunteers are in school or retired, gleaning vegetables or sorting canned goods, we appreciate all of the work they do. In 2015, our volunteers contributed 34,000 hours of work to help the hungry across our state. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Week, we are highlighting some of of our most dedicated volunteers from the last year.
There are many hunger-relief organizations in Maryland, and each agency plays a different role. Some focus on education and awareness, some on hunger-related policy, and still others on directly serving a specific community. So what sets the Maryland Food Bank apart? We do all of this, and so much more.
Our Baltimore facility passed an AIB International safety audit earlier this month. The Salisbury facility is due to be audited next month. Grants provided funding to make safety upgrades to the facilities.
Lawmakers are working on legislation to continue funding for programs that put food in the stomachs of children across the nation. More than 258,000 Maryland children are food insecure and government-funded programs help put food to the table for them.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
