Anne Arundel County Food Bank

From this month's Provisions newsletter, which you can sign up for at aafoodbank.org/provisions.

Spring Into Action & Make an Impact! As the season of renewal begins, let’s refresh our commitment to giving back. The 5th Annual LAA Food (+ More) Collection is here, and we’re teaming up with the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Luminis Blood Bank, and UM BWMC Clothing Closet to support those in need. How You Can Help: - Donate food, clothing, or essential items - Host a collection drive - Share this event & encourage others to give - Sponsor the collection & make a bigger impact Drop-off Location: M&T Bank - Annapolis Plaza Parking Lot 170 Jennifer Rd, Annapolis, MD Together, we can grow kindness, strengthen our community, and lead with purpose. Click the link to donate and get involved. https://lnkd.in/eFN_27Pw #SpringIntoAction #LAA #LeadershipAnneArundel #GiveBack #CommunityImpact #LeadersWhoServe

Food banks around the country are facing unprecedented challenges as a storm of layoffs and cuts to benefits increase the number of people who need us, while rising prices increase our food costs. The latest blow, announced last week, is a $500M reduction, approximately 15%, of the USDA’s The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). For the Anne Arundel County Food Bank, that amounts to around $120,000 annually in food we won’t be getting, starting this summer.

Tens of millions of people rely on SNAP to put food on the table. Proposed cuts to SNAP would make it harder for kids, veterans, older adults, and people with disabilities to get the nutrition they need. Tell Congress: #HandsOffSNAP! https://bit.ly/3Q833pn

Thanks to Leadership Anne Arundel for organizing this food (and more!) drive, and thank you for always working with us to alleviate food insecurity in AACo!

From our February newsletter--How the food bank is dealing with uncertain times.

Thanks to everyone who came out to volunteer this week, including these fine folks from Starbucks and Mosaic Christian Church of Maryland! You can keep up on the latest news and volunteer opportunities by subscribing to our newsletter at aafoodbank.org/provisions/

Happy Holidays from all of us at the Anne Arundel County Food Bank! We will be closed until January 2, so please do not bring us any figgy pudding (or anything else) until then! If you find yourself in a giving mood, visit aafoodbank.org/december to support your neighbors in need with an end-of-the-year donation. Gifts will be matched this month up to $30k. If you find yourself in need, visit aafoodbank.org/find-food for a list of our pantry partners. No matter how you find yourself, have a wonderful holiday and we'll see you in the new year!

Thanks to all of our great volunteers and donors this month, including Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks' Santa on the Trail, TOWERCARES FOUNDATION INC, Universal Lodge # 14, Santa Speedo Run Annapolis, and Katcef Brothers Inc! We're working together to end food insecurity in AACo. If you'd like to help, visit aafoodbank.org/december!

This holiday season, give local and bring comfort & joy to your neighbors in Anne Arundel County! Thanks to some generous supporters, we're able to match your gift this month up to $30k, so your donations will go twice as far! Visit aafoodbank.org/december to make a tax-deductible gift today!