In her first post of 2020, Farm to Food Bank Coordinator Amy Cawley explains how our partner farms are dealing with COVID-19 so they can continue to supply fresh produce to hungry Marylanders.
Dedicated partners statewide are working tirelessly to keep their shelves stocked, and doors open to keep feeing food-insecure Marylanders. We caught up with a few partners as they picked up orders in our Marketplace.
The Maryland Food Bank is continuing to feed hungry Marylanders through the COVID-19 pandemic, with some important changes to ensure we distribute food and run programs as safely as possible.
The factors that lead to food insecurity in western Maryland are not always the same as they are in Baltimore city or on the Eastern Shore, so we’ve devised a regional approach to tailor programs that meet the needs of different communities more effectively.
The Maryland Food bank is excited to fulfill our goals of distributing more food and helping reduce food waste through the Middle Mile Program, which connects the hospitality industry to hungry Marylanders.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
