Food Bank Needs Donations To Keep Up With Demand: Pittman

ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY, MD — While visiting the Anne Arundel Food Bank, County Executive Steuart Pittman thanked volunteers for their hard work and asked the public to donate non-perishable food items as more and more residents find themselves relying on food pantries during the new coronavirus.

“Donating is considered an essential reason to leave your home,” said County Executive Steuart Pittman. “If you’re able, please take a look at our list of needed items and our two drop off sites. And if you want to help without leaving your home, you can donate through the food bank’s virtual food drive. "

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The food bank also welcomes cash contributions that allows staff to have the flexibility to meet specific needs of individuals and families impacted by the pandemic. To contribute cash, visit the non-profit Community Foundation of Anne Arundel County (CFAAC). Online donations may be made on the CFAAC website or by check or money order sent to: CFAAC, 914 Bay Ridge Road, Suite 220, Annapolis MD 21403.

“With the numbers of unemployed people reaching historic highs, and because the COVID crisis in the county has not yet peaked, the food bank must keep up a steady pace to meet the need,” said Susan Thomas, food bank executive director. “In order to do that, we’re asking every person to do whatever they can.”

For a complete listing of food resources in the county, visit aacounty.org/coronavirus.

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