- The average person is now spending $311 more a month on groceries than this time last year.
- Food Bank pantry visits are beginning to echo the record highs we saw at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Pamela Brown, Executive Director of the Anne Arundel County Partnership for Children, Youth and Families recently was a guest on an online information session. She presented the latest data on inflation's impact on food
insecurity in Anne Arundel County. Watch the presentation here or below!
OTHER WAYS TO HELP
- Volunteer: Join the Food Bank on the sorting line or become a member of their volunteer delivery and pick up crew.
- Become a monthly donor: Your monthly support can help the Food Bank plan ahead and make sure the food needs of our county are met.
- Host a food drive: A perfect way
to bring together your community or business by collecting non-perishable food items for your neighbors experiencing food insecurity. Or look for one and donate!
- Join the Food Bank for an event: Help raise money for their programs while also learning more about the AA Co Food Bank!
Or of course, join the gang for Cruising Out Hunger on Thursday!