Hunger Awareness Month

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September is Hunger Action Month, a nationwide campaign to raise awareness and inspire action to alleviate food insecurity in communities across our country.  Here in Anne Arundel County, with a population of 564,195, it is estimated that 224,153 people are food insecure.  A lack of access to food means children go hungry, parents are forced to make difficult financial choices, and families are left stressed and anxious. Hungry children cannot focus at school and have little energy for the activities that feed their brains and bodies.

You can help!

Join Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB), Homestead Gardens, the South County Chamber of Commerce and Friends of Annapolis Moms in a month-long food drive and fundraiser. Bring shelf-stable pantry products and baby items to Homestead Gardens Maryland locations for donation to Anne Arundel County food banks. You can also donate funds to the cause whenever you make a purchase at Homestead Gardens. Simply choose how much you want to donate at the register. 

We’re looking for: 

  • Peanut butter and jelly
  • Boxed or canned broth
  • Canned fruits and vegetables
  • Canned or boxed soup
  • Crackers
  • Goya seasonings, salt & pepper
  • Sugar
  • Masa
  • Dried black or pinto beans
  • Bread
  • Pasta and sauce
  • Boxed/packaged mac and cheese
  • Cereal
  • Breakfast bars/protein bars/snack bars
  • Cookies, muffins and treats
  • Oatmeal, plain or flavored
  • Cereal
  • Lunchbox snacks suck as fruit pouches
  • Lunchbox beverages such as juice boxes
  • Brown and white rice
  • Diapers, wipes and rash cream
  • Baby lotion and shampoo
  • Adult soap, lotion, shampoo
  • Tampons, pads and other hygiene products

 

Please do not send fresh foods including meat, eggs, dairy, fruit or vegetables.

Dropoff locations include the Davidsonville store at 743 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, MD 21035 and the Severna Park store at 522 Ritchie Highway, Severna Park, MD.

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