MEDIA ADVISORY: MDA Unites with Anne Arundel Co. Food Bank to Prepare Donations in “Maryland Unites: Day of Service” Event

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Representatives from the Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA), including Agriculture Secretary Joe Bartenfelder and Deputy Secretary Mary Ellen Setting, will unite at the Anne Arundel Food Bank Headquarters to sort, pack and assemble food donations in support of thousands of family who struggle with food insecurity in Maryland. This event is part of Governor Hogan’s “Maryland Unites: Day of Service” initiative, giving state employees four hours of paid leave to participate in a volunteer activity of their choice to help improve the quality of life of Maryland citizens.

WHAT:

MDA PARTNERS WITH ANNE ARUNDEL FOOD BANK

WHEN:

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2015 from 9:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M.

WHERE:

ANNE ARUNDEL FOOD BANK HEADQUARTERS

120 Marbury Drive, Crownsville, MD 21032

About the Anne Arundel Food Bank

Founded in 1986, the Anne Arundel County Food Bank (AACFB) was established to collect, purchase, and distribute food to not-for-profit, human service organizations in Anne Arundel County. The AACFB is the only free multipurpose agency in Maryland that provides food, nutritional supplements, medical equipment, furniture, vehicles, appliances and more – free of charge. To ensure all residents of Anne Arundel County are covered, especially those in low income communities, we offer our services free of charge. To learn more about the Anne Arundel Food Bank, visit www.aafoodbank.org.