Learn about Tracey’s unique 10-year relationship with the food bank, where she has gone from food recipient to starting a food pantry at the school she now serves as Principal. It’s partnerships like this keep the food assistance safety net strong for all hungry Marylanders.
New federal government programs, and changes to existing programs in response to the COVID pandemic, have made an enormous difference in the lives of many children throughout Maryland.
Deonta Sweets is battling childhood hunger through the innovative HEART Market program, helping kids develop lifelong healthy eating habits.
Childhood hunger affects 1 in 7 of Maryland’s kids. The Maryland Food Bank runs a number of programs to ensure they have all the food they need to succeed.
At the Maryland Food Bank, we know that child hunger has a significant impact, but we are learning more and more about just how far-ranging and long-lasting that impact can be. When a child shows traditional signs of food insecurity — struggling to focus, lacking the energy to participate in recess or sports, or experiencing physical maladies — it’s easier to recognize and address. The psychological effects, however, tend to be more difficult to identify and may manifest in different ways at different times in life.
Check out the latest local and national news about the Maryland Food Bank and how we’re addressing hunger in our communities.
