Maryland Food Bank Statement on SNAP Funding Suspension During Government Shutdown
With federal SNAP benefits expected to stop on November 1, the Maryland Food Bank outlines the potential impact on families and how the community can help.
With federal SNAP benefits expected to stop on November 1, the Maryland Food Bank outlines the potential impact on families and how the community can help.
Just in time for the start of the holiday season, the Maryland Food Bank received a generous donation of fresh macaroni and cheese from partners at Land O’Lakes. The mac & cheese, which is pre-prepared and ready to eat, will be distributed through the food bank’s statewide network of nearly 800 community partners.
Tonight, on Baltimore’s WBAL-TV, the Maryland Food Bank will premiere a brand-new TV special, spotlighting the efforts of volunteers, staff, farmers, and other supporters to fight hunger and increase food security in Maryland.
On July 17, The Maryland Food Bank awarded nearly $630,000 in Hunger Hotspot Grants to 15 organizations statewide that have the potential to make an even greater difference in their neighborhoods.
The Maryland Food Bank (MFB) announced today the appointment of Meg Kimmel as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Kimmel, who served as the food bank’s Chief Operating Officer since 2023, has extensive experience in food banking and nonprofit leadership across multiple functional areas including operations, strategy, external affairs, and programs.
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