According to the 2007 Census update, there are 456,321 Marylanders living below the federal poverty level, 346,875 in our service area. To end hunger in Maryland, the Maryland Food Bank would have to distribution 84.4 million pounds of food annually to its service area (which does not include Prince George’s or Montgomery Counties).
In Fiscal Year 2009, the Maryland Food Bank distributed 18.6 million pounds of food. We anticipate distributing 20.4 million in Fiscal Year 2010.
For Maryland’s census data (including county specific information), click here.
The Maryland Food Bank is constantly conducting research to help us better improve our services to those who are hungry in Maryland. Very recently, we conducted a Gap Analysis to determine how adequately we are serving each county in our service area. In addition to this, the Maryland Food Bank has participated in a comprehensive hunger study conducted by Feeding America that will result in Hunger in America 2009. Results from this study will be posted on the Hunger Study portion of this website.
Download a Maryland Food Bank Fact Sheet.
Download a Maryland Food Bank - Eastern Shore Fact Sheet.
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