Senior hunger touches far too many people in Maryland. From people living in senior communities to multi-generational living situations, more than 45,000 Marylanders experience food insecurity, and that number is on the rise.
With as many as 115,000 veterans and members of the military facing hunger in our state, we’re thankful for organizations like America’s Hauling for Hope, that ensure access to healthy food through home delivery.
At Mercy Court in Northern Baltimore City, Bukola Daramola is applying her medical knowledge, curious nature, and worldview to bring Culturally Inclusive Crops and an array of powerful hunger solutions to neighbors facing hunger in the Lake Walker Area.
Communty Partner Open Hands is able to do more for their neighbors in need, offering same-day access to fresh, nutritious foods recovered from local retailers becuase of a grant from Walmart.
Debbie D. is an older adult, trying to find her way through a world of increasing food prices on a fixed income. Find out how her visit to community partners Love Wins made a difference during the holidays.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
