Anne Arundel County Food Bank
@aafoodbank.org
Since 1986, we've been providing free, healthy food to our network of food pantries across Anne Arundel County. We work to alleviate food insecurity and tackle its underlying causes. If you're in need, visit aafoodbank.org/find-food.
Proposed cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would slash access to healthy food for moms and young kids.
Use this form from the National WIC Association to contact Congress and tell them to oppose these cuts.
nwica.quorum.us/campaign/155...
Use this form from the National WIC Association to contact Congress and tell them to oppose these cuts.
nwica.quorum.us/campaign/155...
Protect and Strengthen WIC in 2026!
Take action today to protect WIC funding, access, and modern service delivery for eligible families.
nwica.quorum.us
April 16, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Proposed cuts to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would slash access to healthy food for moms and young kids.
Use this form from the National WIC Association to contact Congress and tell them to oppose these cuts.
nwica.quorum.us/campaign/155...
Use this form from the National WIC Association to contact Congress and tell them to oppose these cuts.
nwica.quorum.us/campaign/155...
We're making hope for the holidays! It takes kindness, hard work, and plenty of generosity. Add your ingredients at aafoodbank.org/december. This month, thanks to a generous donor, we're able to match donations one-to-one up to $50k!
December 9, 2025 at 8:40 PM
We're making hope for the holidays! It takes kindness, hard work, and plenty of generosity. Add your ingredients at aafoodbank.org/december. This month, thanks to a generous donor, we're able to match donations one-to-one up to $50k!
We are proud to be a part of AA County's response to the federal shutdown and SNAP delays. All distributions start at 3pm:
Nov. 10 at Severn Senior Activity Center
Nov. 12 at Lula G. Scott Nutrition Center
Nov. 13 at Annapolis Senior Center
Nov. 14 at Pascal Senior Center
Nov. 10 at Severn Senior Activity Center
Nov. 12 at Lula G. Scott Nutrition Center
Nov. 13 at Annapolis Senior Center
Nov. 14 at Pascal Senior Center
November 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We are proud to be a part of AA County's response to the federal shutdown and SNAP delays. All distributions start at 3pm:
Nov. 10 at Severn Senior Activity Center
Nov. 12 at Lula G. Scott Nutrition Center
Nov. 13 at Annapolis Senior Center
Nov. 14 at Pascal Senior Center
Nov. 10 at Severn Senior Activity Center
Nov. 12 at Lula G. Scott Nutrition Center
Nov. 13 at Annapolis Senior Center
Nov. 14 at Pascal Senior Center
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Today, Secretary Rafael López joined @govwesmoore.bsky.social at the @aafoodbank.bsky.social as he signed two executive orders to help get food on the tables of Maryland families impacted by President Trump’s government shutdown.
October 30, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Today, Secretary Rafael López joined @govwesmoore.bsky.social at the @aafoodbank.bsky.social as he signed two executive orders to help get food on the tables of Maryland families impacted by President Trump’s government shutdown.
If you were planning to donate any spicy pickle balls, we're all good on that front.
September 17, 2025 at 7:14 PM
If you were planning to donate any spicy pickle balls, we're all good on that front.
This month, thanks to a generous gift from our supporters at Crosby Marketing, your donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar to have twice the impact.
Join our campaign to end food insecurity in Anne Arundel County today at aafoodbank.org/summer!
Join our campaign to end food insecurity in Anne Arundel County today at aafoodbank.org/summer!
July 1, 2025 at 3:37 PM
This month, thanks to a generous gift from our supporters at Crosby Marketing, your donations will be matched dollar-for-dollar to have twice the impact.
Join our campaign to end food insecurity in Anne Arundel County today at aafoodbank.org/summer!
Join our campaign to end food insecurity in Anne Arundel County today at aafoodbank.org/summer!
This story is about New York, but the same situation is playing out all over the country. Support your local food bank!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
‘An Existential Threat’: Food Banks Brace for Fallout From Trump Cuts
www.nytimes.com
June 23, 2025 at 12:49 PM
This story is about New York, but the same situation is playing out all over the country. Support your local food bank!
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
Two takeaways from this Capital Gazette article: 1. Yes, federal aid cuts, layoffs, and potential loss of benefits for the people we serve are going to be painful. And 2. We are very fortunate to have the support of our community. Thanks to you all!
Gift link: www.capitalgazette.com/2025/06/18/a...
Gift link: www.capitalgazette.com/2025/06/18/a...
Anne Arundel food bank raises $120K after federal cuts
The Anne Arundel County Food Bank raised more than $120,000 at its annual Feeding Hope event at the Naval Academy Fluegel Alumni Center.
www.capitalgazette.com
June 20, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Two takeaways from this Capital Gazette article: 1. Yes, federal aid cuts, layoffs, and potential loss of benefits for the people we serve are going to be painful. And 2. We are very fortunate to have the support of our community. Thanks to you all!
Gift link: www.capitalgazette.com/2025/06/18/a...
Gift link: www.capitalgazette.com/2025/06/18/a...
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🚨Urgent action is needed to protect SNAP — the nation's most effective anti-hunger program — ahead of an anticipated House Floor vote the week of May 19. 🚨
Take action now: secure.everyaction.com/lmBv70YdQkCu...
Take action now: secure.everyaction.com/lmBv70YdQkCu...
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Historic Threat to SNAP – Keep The Pressure On
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May 16, 2025 at 2:12 PM
🚨Urgent action is needed to protect SNAP — the nation's most effective anti-hunger program — ahead of an anticipated House Floor vote the week of May 19. 🚨
Take action now: secure.everyaction.com/lmBv70YdQkCu...
Take action now: secure.everyaction.com/lmBv70YdQkCu...
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Food banks around the country were counting on $500 million of federal funding to feed millions of families and individuals experiencing hunger this year.
Many months’ worth of orders already placed by food banks have now been canceled.
Many months’ worth of orders already placed by food banks have now been canceled.
April 23, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Food banks around the country were counting on $500 million of federal funding to feed millions of families and individuals experiencing hunger this year.
Many months’ worth of orders already placed by food banks have now been canceled.
Many months’ worth of orders already placed by food banks have now been canceled.
"You have the riiiiiight to food money..."
-Joe Strummer
-Joe Strummer
Released 43 years ago today
"Know Your Rights", a single by the Clash from their album Combat Rock.
The Clash-Know Your Rights Live !! US Festival 1983
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #knowyourrights #history #punkrockhistory #otd
"Know Your Rights", a single by the Clash from their album Combat Rock.
The Clash-Know Your Rights Live !! US Festival 1983
#punk #punks #punkrock #theclash #knowyourrights #history #punkrockhistory #otd
April 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM
"You have the riiiiiight to food money..."
-Joe Strummer
-Joe Strummer
Throwing away good food is the worst. The Washington Post has a quiz on how to reduce food waste and, importantly, avoid poisoning yourself in the process:
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wapo.st/3EvuYNP (gift link)
Eat it or toss it? Test your food safety knowledge with this quiz.
Your appetite for reducing food waste just might be tied to your risk tolerance.
wapo.st
April 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Throwing away good food is the worst. The Washington Post has a quiz on how to reduce food waste and, importantly, avoid poisoning yourself in the process:
wapo.st/3EvuYNP (gift link)
wapo.st/3EvuYNP (gift link)
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SNAP helps 42M+ people access food, but it’s facing cuts that could hurt families, communities & local economies. Join us today for a live convo w/ FRAC’s SNAP Director, Salaam Bhatti, to learn what’s ahead & how we can take action. Don’t miss it! ⬇️
🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/73056...
🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/73056...
March 26, 2025 at 2:12 PM
SNAP helps 42M+ people access food, but it’s facing cuts that could hurt families, communities & local economies. Join us today for a live convo w/ FRAC’s SNAP Director, Salaam Bhatti, to learn what’s ahead & how we can take action. Don’t miss it! ⬇️
🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/73056...
🔗 www.linkedin.com/events/73056...
SNAP fights hunger in Maryland, helping 693K+ people & bringing $1.4B to the state. With 10.4% of households facing food insecurity, we can’t afford cuts. In 2023 alone, it fed 216K+ kids & pumped $1.9B into local businesses. Congress, #ProtectSNAP!
March 25, 2025 at 7:29 PM
SNAP fights hunger in Maryland, helping 693K+ people & bringing $1.4B to the state. With 10.4% of households facing food insecurity, we can’t afford cuts. In 2023 alone, it fed 216K+ kids & pumped $1.9B into local businesses. Congress, #ProtectSNAP!
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.
March 24, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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.
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! bit.ly/3Q833pn
March 20, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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! bit.ly/3Q833pn
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Only 5 days left until the #SNAPChallenge25 begins!
Could you make it on a SNAP budget? Sign up now to take the challenge and tell Congress to protect and strengthen this critical nutrition program. frac.org/snap-challen...
Could you make it on a SNAP budget? Sign up now to take the challenge and tell Congress to protect and strengthen this critical nutrition program. frac.org/snap-challen...
March 13, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Only 5 days left until the #SNAPChallenge25 begins!
Could you make it on a SNAP budget? Sign up now to take the challenge and tell Congress to protect and strengthen this critical nutrition program. frac.org/snap-challen...
Could you make it on a SNAP budget? Sign up now to take the challenge and tell Congress to protect and strengthen this critical nutrition program. frac.org/snap-challen...
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We pay our fair share of taxes, why can’t Maryland’s wealthy and corporations? Tell your legislators to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Act to ensure that everyone pays their share toward a thriving Maryland: bit.ly/payfairshare
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
We pay our fair share of taxes, why can’t Maryland’s wealthy and corporations? Tell your legislators to pass the Fair Share for Maryland Act to ensure that everyone pays their share toward a thriving Maryland: bit.ly/payfairshare
These kids from Mills-Parole ES are kicking off National School Breakfast Week right! A nutritious breakfast helps kids focus on learning.
March is Nutrition Month, tell your representatives that all our kids deserve healthy school meals! #hearthecrunch
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March is Nutrition Month, tell your representatives that all our kids deserve healthy school meals! #hearthecrunch
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March 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
These kids from Mills-Parole ES are kicking off National School Breakfast Week right! A nutritious breakfast helps kids focus on learning.
March is Nutrition Month, tell your representatives that all our kids deserve healthy school meals! #hearthecrunch
secure.everyaction.com/APSWS5iFC06a...
March is Nutrition Month, tell your representatives that all our kids deserve healthy school meals! #hearthecrunch
secure.everyaction.com/APSWS5iFC06a...
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See how #SNAPMatters for children, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities in your state and why Congress must protect this proven program. bit.ly/4gW4nXq
Protect SNAP to Reduce Hunger and Strengthen Local Economies - State-by-State Fact Sheets - Food Research & Action Center
Discover the state-level impacts of SNAP and find the many reasons why Congress should reject proposals that cut SNAP benefits or access to SNAP in FRAC’s Protect SNAP to Reduce Hunger and Strengthen ...
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February 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
See how #SNAPMatters for children, older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities in your state and why Congress must protect this proven program. bit.ly/4gW4nXq
Show your love for SNAP! It is a lifeline for older adults, working families, people with disabilities, and children. Send an email and let Congress know why #SNAPMatters bit.ly/3Q833pn
Action Needed: Tell Congress to Protect and Strengthen SNAP
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February 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Show your love for SNAP! It is a lifeline for older adults, working families, people with disabilities, and children. Send an email and let Congress know why #SNAPMatters bit.ly/3Q833pn
We're going to close Wednesday (2/12/25) due to the snow. Stay warm and hold onto your donations until tomorrow. If you are in need, please visit aafoodbank.org/find-food. We recommend calling our partners to make sure they are able to open today.
Find Food | Anne Arundel County Food Bank
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February 12, 2025 at 2:47 AM
We're going to close Wednesday (2/12/25) due to the snow. Stay warm and hold onto your donations until tomorrow. If you are in need, please visit aafoodbank.org/find-food. We recommend calling our partners to make sure they are able to open today.
Hey, South County!
We need your help at tonight's AACo Budget Meeting at Southern HS.
We've given away $2.4 million worth of food to county residents in the last six months. Ask the council to continue funding us next year!
Register now: www.aacounty.org/openarundel/yourbudget/budget-townhalls
We need your help at tonight's AACo Budget Meeting at Southern HS.
We've given away $2.4 million worth of food to county residents in the last six months. Ask the council to continue funding us next year!
Register now: www.aacounty.org/openarundel/yourbudget/budget-townhalls
FY26 Budget Town Halls | Anne Arundel County Government
www.aacounty.org
January 23, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Hey, South County!
We need your help at tonight's AACo Budget Meeting at Southern HS.
We've given away $2.4 million worth of food to county residents in the last six months. Ask the council to continue funding us next year!
Register now: www.aacounty.org/openarundel/yourbudget/budget-townhalls
We need your help at tonight's AACo Budget Meeting at Southern HS.
We've given away $2.4 million worth of food to county residents in the last six months. Ask the council to continue funding us next year!
Register now: www.aacounty.org/openarundel/yourbudget/budget-townhalls
It's Giving Tuesday and donations today are matched 1:1 up to $15k!
As you gather with your loved ones for holiday meals, consider supporting your food-insecure neighbors with a donation to the food bank!
aafoodbank.org/share
As you gather with your loved ones for holiday meals, consider supporting your food-insecure neighbors with a donation to the food bank!
aafoodbank.org/share
December 3, 2024 at 1:49 PM
It's Giving Tuesday and donations today are matched 1:1 up to $15k!
As you gather with your loved ones for holiday meals, consider supporting your food-insecure neighbors with a donation to the food bank!
aafoodbank.org/share
As you gather with your loved ones for holiday meals, consider supporting your food-insecure neighbors with a donation to the food bank!
aafoodbank.org/share
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We will be closed Thursday and Friday to spend the holiday with our loved ones, but we have a lot to be thankful for. Your donations allowed us to provide 3,721 turkeys to our neighbors across the county. That's an 87% increase from last year!
November 27, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We will be closed Thursday and Friday to spend the holiday with our loved ones, but we have a lot to be thankful for. Your donations allowed us to provide 3,721 turkeys to our neighbors across the county. That's an 87% increase from last year!