Join the Fight to End Hunger
Raising money for the Maryland Food Bank is fun, easy, and impactful. Engage your network in the joy of giving. Learn More
You Can Make a Difference
Harness your creativity and passion for ending hunger by hosting an event for the Maryland Food Bank. Every dollar you raise will help us provide one meal to hungry children and families around our state. And with in-person and online options, you can create the perfect event in just a few minutes.
Meet Some Changemakers
Whether it’s making their own pasta sauce or pancake mix or shining the spotlight on food insecurity on their own big day, people across our state are finding ways to take creative action to support their neighbors in need. It takes all of us—including YOU—to be the heart and hustle behind the fight against hunger.
YIANNIS DOCOUTU
Drive for Change Car Show
Meet Yiannis
IZZY MALY
Key Club Pancake Mix
Meet Izzy
Nominate A Changemaker
If you know an everyday hero where you live—someone who is taking action against hunger in a bold, unexpected, or creative way—we want to hear about them! Please use the form to shout out an individual or group who is making a difference for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
Get Inspired
Maryland is full of everyday heroes. We are celebrating the unexpected acts of generosity helping to end hunger. There are so many different ways that your event can raise money for the Maryland Food Bank. Here are just a few ideas
Choose Your Event
Explore your options for creating an event to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.
Online Fundraiser
Create an online fundraiser for the Maryland Food Bank. Recruit your friends and family to give by hosting an individual fundraiser. Or create a team fundraiser for your office, club, etc.
You will receive your own fundraising webpage that you can easily customize to share with your network. It only takes a few minutes to set up—and your donors can make a contribution to your fundraiser via credit card, PayPal, and more.
Nominate Changemaker
Let’s celebrate the Changemakers in our communities.
At the Maryland Food Bank, we believe that every one of us is critical in the fight to end hunger. If you know an everyday hero where you live—someone who is taking action against hunger in a bold, unexpected, or creative way—we want to hear about them! Please use the form to shout out an individual or group who is making a difference for our neighbors experiencing food insecurity.
In-Person Event
Do you have a great idea for an event to raise money for the Maryland Food Bank? We want to hear from you! Take a minute to read our Guidelines for Maryland Food Bank Events and brainstorm your ideas. Tell us about your idea by filling out an event proposal form. We look forward to hearing from you!
Traditional Food Drive
Help feed our hungry neighbors by hosting an in-person food drive. Collect canned and nonperishable food items at your school, workplace, or other location. Bring what you collect to one of our three locations across the state, or request pick-up.
Guidelines for Hosting a Maryland Food Bank Event
Thank you for your interest in hosting an event for the Maryland Food Bank! Please read the following guidelines and submit any questions to DST@mdfoodbank.org.
Your proposed event must:
- Raise money and/or food for the Maryland Food Bank, and
- Garner positive exposure for the Maryland Food Bank and hunger relief.
If you would like to have a speaker from the Maryland Food Bank at your event:
Fill out a speaker request form
Please submit requests for speakers at least four weeks prior to the event.
Promotional materials should be submitted to the Maryland Food Bank for approval prior to the promotion of the event.
Please note that the Maryland Food Bank cannot:
- Endorse any product or service
- Share mailing lists to promote the event
- Allow the use of its Tax ID number when purchasing products for the event
- Incur any cost associated with the event
Meet Our Changemakers
Expressions of Gratitude During the Holiday Season
Expressions of gratitude fuel our efforts to feed our neighbors in need, and we couldn’t feel more humbled. Find out what neighbors, partners, team members volunteers, donors, and Board members are showing gratitude for this year.
Mosh for Meals: Hardcore Punk Band Sick Move are Changemakers
Find how Baltmore’s own Sick Move and other hardcore punk bands raised food and funds for the Maryland Food Bank through “Mosh for Meals” at The Depot from the safety of your couch!
Record Number of Volunteers Pack Holiday Meal Boxes During Pack to Give Back 2025
On Friday, October 24, a record 400 volunteers from nearly 25 companies gathered at the Maryland Food Bank to pack Holiday Meal Kits for families across the state. The food bank’s annual Pack to Give Back event brings together corporate and community partners to help ensure more Maryland families can share a nourishing holiday meal together.
Land O’Lakes Donates 40,000 Pounds of Macaroni and Cheese to the Maryland Food Bank
Just in time for the start of the holiday season, the Maryland Food Bank received a generous donation of fresh macaroni and cheese from partners at Land O’Lakes. The mac & cheese, which is pre-prepared and ready to eat, will be distributed through the food bank’s statewide network of nearly 800 community partners.
