The Maryland Food Bank has received a major boost in its fight against hunger with a $750,000 grant from Walmart and Feeding America.
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This significant funding will help strengthen donation efforts between food banks, community pantries, and local retailers across the state. The grant will also provide essential equipment, vehicles, and staff to support food rescue operations.
"Last year, just last year, we were able to provide 10.8 million meals to our community, and with this grant, this three-quarter million dollar grant from Walmart, we expect to do at least 13 million meals this coming year. So, I'm excited," said Naja Cunningham, manager of the Retail Recovery Program.
The Maryland Food Bank plans to showcase these enhanced efforts at a media open house next Tuesday, where they will demonstrate how the funding will be implemented to combat food insecurity throughout Maryland.
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