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Has Hunger Changed? A Five-Year Look at Hunger, Regionally

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July 10, 2025

Has Hunger Changed? A Five-Year Look at Hunger, Regionally

As the state’s leading hunger resource, it is our responsibility to balance the immediate issues that hunger presents to individuals, with the need to keep an eye on trends in the state overall, so we continue to be the resource our neighbors need us to be.

July 7, 2025

Maryland Food Bank Appoints Meg Kimmel President and CEO

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.

June 11, 2025

Maryland Food Bank Receives $750K Walmart Grant to Expand Food Rescue Efforts

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.

June 10, 2025

Amazing Meals Made from Maryland Foods

Ashlie Church, our Nutrition Coordinator, took a deep dive into the food we source from partnerships with local farmers, fishermen, ranchers, and other producers and found that it’s easier than you might think to have healthy and tasty meals featuring all Maryland foods.

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