Although the shutdown may be suspended, Marylanders across the state are still feeling its lasting impact — including hundreds of thousands of seniors, families, and veterans who rely on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
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Advocacy is an important part of what the Maryland Food Bank does for the 665,420 Marylanders who don’t always know where their next meal will come from. If we don’t help amplify the voices of the children, seniors, veterans, hardworking families and individuals who rely on the food assistance safety net, who will?
Learn the impact the shutdown is having on Maryland’s food assistance safety net and find out why more Marylanders are facing hunger.
While seniors face health challenges due to advanced age, many conditions are easily intensified by poor nutrition. Thankfully, seniors have people like you, dedicated Marylanders who are willing to step up and fight senior hunger, personifying the golden rule for neighbors who should be enjoying their golden years.
In the latest entry in an on-going series exploring the various reasons that people donate to the Maryland Food Bank, Danny & Donna Schaub share their response to the question “Why Donate?” which focuses on how one MFB program in particular matches with their beliefs
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
