Capital Area Food Bank Archives

Governor Moore announces Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives to establish new market connections between farmers, watermen, and Maryland food banks

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Wes Moore this week announced two Maryland Department of Agriculture initiatives to establish new market connections between farmers, watermen, and Maryland food banks. Funding for both the federal Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program and Maryland Food and Agricultural Program will help provide Marylanders in need with fresh local food. “Hunger is a West Baltimore issue and […]

Governor Hogan announces FY 2023 budget to include historic investments in public health, record funding for health departments

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced that his Fiscal Year 2023 budget will include historic investments in public health, including record funding for the state’s local health departments. The budget will also expand support for 50,000 low-income children and 27,000 seniors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), while providing additional resources for food banks and nonprofits. “Our budget […]

Gov. Hogan Press Conference: Maryland schools to remain closed through May 15 [VIDEO]

Posted on April 17, 2020 by Chris Montcalmo

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan held a press conference on Friday to provide an update on the state’s COVID-19 response. At the press conference, Dr. Karen B. Salmon, State Superintendent of Schools, announced the schools would remain closed through May 15th. More details will follow shortly. The governor also announced that announces that $8 million has been provided to 410 small […]