When the Key Bridge Fell, the Food Safety Net Stood Up
The Key Bridge collapse is a tragic event that will have far-reaching and long-lasting consequences.
Thankfully, due to the generosity of our donors, supporters, and our friends in Annapolis, the Maryland Food Bank and its statewide food safety net stands ready to offer assistance and support to neighbors—both every day, and in times of heightened need.
"When the Key Bridge collapsed, we contacted the local charity we usually support to find out how we could best support the people in the Baltimore area who have been so heavily affected, either directly or indirectly, by the disaster. They suggested that the best way to do that would be to donate to the Maryland Food Bank, because you can get food to where it is most currently needed, backing up the local organizations."
Neighbors in Need
If you or someone you know has been impacted by the collapse of the Key Bridge and need food assistance, please enter your ZIP code into our Find Food tool and you’ll find a list of partners right in your neighborhood that can help.
Strengthening our Partners
Building upon our close relationships with our partners in the affected regions, we’ve been deeply engaged in understanding their needs.
Eleven of our most-impacted community partner sites (in Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Anne Arundel County) seek volunteers to help expand their offerings.
Ready to help? Choose a partner below to contact them directly:
Partner |
Contact Name |
Preferred Contact Method(s) |
Partner Address |
| Sandalwood Elementary School | Shannon Ament | 900 S Marlyn Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221 | |
| Sandy Plains Elementary School | Stephanie Draper (works with Whitney Leonard) | Phone | 8330 Kavanagh Rd, Baltimore, MD 21222 |
| Deep Creek Elementary | Tracey Collins | 1101 E Homberg Ave, Baltimore, MD 21221 | |
| KIPP Baltimore | Jabriera Handy | 2000 Edgewood St, Baltimore, MD 21216 | |
| Elev8Baltimore | Tia Bribson & Shawn Lucas | Email / Email | 844 Roundview Rd, Baltimore, MD 21225 |
| Robert W. Coleman Elementary | Jada Powell | 2400 Windsor Ave, Baltimore, MD 21216 | |
| Catherine’s Family & Youth Services Inc | Valarie Matthews | 2835 Virginia Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215 | |
| Cherry Hill UMC | Margaret Roberts | Phone | 3225 Round Rd, Brooklyn, MD 21225 |
| Family Kitchen | Greta Carter | Email / Phone | 360 S Dukeland St, Baltimore, MD 21223 |
| Liberty Grace Church of God | Alfredia Brooks | Phone | 3400 Copley Rd, Baltimore, MD 21215 |
Translation Services Sought
We are also hearing that there is a need for bi-lingual volunteers to welcome and help our Spanish-speaking neighbors navigate the safety net. If you are able to provide this critical skill, please contact Partner Marketing.
On behalf of our neighbors and partners, thank you for your willingness to be there for your fellow Marylander, no matter the circumstances.
About The Author
Ben Gross
For more than 30 years, Ben has been helping organizations raise awareness and inspire action by creating compelling narratives. And since 2018, Ben has been the Maryland Food Bank's Staff Writer, elevating the voices of food-insecure neighbors to further the Maryland Food Bank's mission of feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger for more Marylanders.
We Need Your Help
Programs, campaigns, and educational outreach at the Maryland Food Bank has always relied on the philanthropic support of charitable individuals like you.
Much like our food distribution efforts, outreach activities at the Maryland Food Bank rely on generous donations of money and time.
We hope you’ll consider a contribution.
