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.
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.
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.
The Maryland Food Bank has received a $750,000 grant from Walmart and Feeding America to expand its food rescue operations across the state. The funding will help MFB and its community partners recover more fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable food from local grocers—aiming to provide 13 million meals annually. This grant is part of a larger $15.75 million national effort to strengthen food recovery and reduce waste.
On April 26, 2025, volunteers gathered at the food bank’s Halethorpe warehouse for good food, connection, and learning.
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