OshKosh Corporation Volunteers Pack Piles of Pasta
In Western Maryland, the Maryland Food Bank and volunteers from the OshKosh Corporation teamed up to help fill up plates—with pasta.
In Western Maryland, the Maryland Food Bank and volunteers from the OshKosh Corporation teamed up to help fill up plates—with pasta.
The announcement of state funding for SNAP in November helps avert a catastrophic drop in food access for SNAP recipients, though many of our neighbors remain in crisis.
On Friday, October 24, a record 400 volunteers from nearly 25 companies gathered at the Maryland Food Bank to pack Holiday Meal Kits for families across the state. The food bank’s annual Pack to Give Back event brings together corporate and community partners to help ensure more Maryland families can share a nourishing holiday meal together.
A government shutdown impacts federal programs, federal employees and people who work for federal contractors in different ways and at varying times. Federal employees may be furloughed or asked to work without pay, federal contractors may miss paychecks, and benefits programs may see disruptions due to a lack of funding or staffing. We have compiled some information and resources that may be helpful during a shutdown.
On October 29, 2025 the Maryland Food Bank held a press conference to address the deepening impact of the ongoing federal government shutdown and the expected suspension of SNAP benefits beginning November 1.
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