Maryland Food Bank

What Maryland Food Bank does

Maryland Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization and a member of the Feeding America network, operating from three facilities in Halethorpe (headquarters), Salisbury (Eastern Shore Branch), and Hagerstown (Western Branch). Founded in 1979, it distributes 43.5 million meals annually through a network of more than 760 community-based partner organizations across 21 Maryland counties and Baltimore City. Programs include the FoodWorks 12-week no-cost culinary training program (with 500+ graduates placed since 2010), the School Pantry Program operating 172 sites, Mobile Market distributions, Community Navigators who connect neighbors to SNAP and benefits, the MFB Speakers Bureau for policy advocacy, workforce development partnerships, Holiday Meal Kits, Weekend Survival Kits for children, and farm-to-food-bank sourcing.

The organization's revenue model is a four-stream nonprofit funding structure: individual donations, corporate and foundation grants, federal and state government contracts (including USDA programs), and in-kind food donations from retailers, manufacturers, and farms. Distribution occurs through school-based pantries, mobile markets, traditional partner pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters, with no cost to recipients. The technology stack is conventional for the nonprofit sector, relying on Google Analytics, MailChimp, Active Campaign, and social platforms rather than proprietary systems. Top corporate partners include Giant Food (~$12.3M lifetime giving), Northrop Grumman, T. Rowe Price, and Bank of America ($5M committed in 2025). Leadership transitioned in 2025, with Meg Kimmel becoming President and CEO in July 2025 after Carmen Del Guercio's departure, and the organization has maintained Candid Platinum Transparency and Charity Navigator four-star ratings.

Name

Maryland Food Bank

Legal name

The Maryland Food Bank, Inc.

Website

https://mdfoodbank.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maryland Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes 43.5 million meals annually to food-insecure Marylanders through 760+ community partners across 21 counties and Baltimore City, supported by individual donations, corporate grants, government funding, and in-kind food contributions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hunger Relief Services

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food & Nutrition Assistance Programs (BPAIAKAF), Food Services Administration (Meal Eligibility, POS, Nutrition Compliance) (EDAJAHAJ)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Hunger relief programs
• Food distribution network
• Community food assistance
• Culinary workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Baltimore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monetary donations from individual donors supporting food security programs and operations
2. Corporate and Foundation Grants: Funding from corporate partners, foundations, and financial institutions such as SECU MD Foundation, Bank of America, Wawa Foundation, and others
3. Government Contracts and Grants: Federal and state funding including USDA programs and SNAP-related initiatives
4. Food Donations: In-kind food donations from retailers, manufacturers, farms, and food rescue programs

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maryland Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit hunger relief organization that distributes food through a network of 760+ community-based partner organizations across Maryland's 21 counties and Baltimore City. The organization also runs direct service programs including school pantry sites, mobile markets, holiday meal kits, a 12-week no-cost culinary training program (FoodWorks), workforce development, and SNAP/community-resource navigation to address both immediate hunger and root causes of food insecurity.

Product overview

The Maryland Food Bank is a nonprofit hunger relief organization operating as a single unified entity with multiple programmatic offerings. The core services include food distribution through a network of 760+ community partners statewide, food safety programs, and workforce development initiatives. Key programs include FoodWorks (culinary training), the School Pantry Program, Mobile Market Program, Community Navigators, MFB Speakers Bureau, and Holiday Meal Kits. The organization operates three branches: the main Baltimore headquarters in Halethorpe, the Eastern Shore Branch in Salisbury, and the Western Branch in Hagerstown.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MFB Kids: Youth outreach initiative sponsored by Giant that seeks to provide children with the nutrition needed to grow healthy and strong.
• FoodWorks

Products and services

• FoodWorks Culinary Training A 12-week no-cost culinary training program that provides knife skills, life skills, and ServSafe certification to help Marylanders launch careers in the food service industry. Available to Maryland residents seeking career pathways out of poverty.
• School Pantry Program Places food pantries directly in neighborhood schools with high free and reduced meal participation rates, reducing stigma and providing children and families with access to nutritious food in familiar settings. Operates at 172 sites as part of the MFB Kids initiative.
• Mobile Market Program A grocery store on wheels bringing fresh produce and nutritious food directly to underserved communities and food deserts across Maryland.
• Community Navigators Trains community members to help neighbors access government benefits like SNAP and connect with community resources to address root causes of hunger.
• MFB Speakers Bureau Empowers individuals with lived experience of food insecurity to develop public speaking, storytelling, and advocacy skills to help enact policy change.
• Workforce Development Program Partnership with organizations including Civic Works, Celeebrate Us, and NPower to provide job training in construction, solar panel installation, healthcare, IT, and green energy industries with financial stipends and benefits assistance.
• Holiday Meal Kits Pre-packed meal kits containing traditional holiday favorites like potatoes, collard greens, and mac & cheese that feed a four-person family, distributed through community partners during holiday seasons.
• Childhood Nutrition Education Program Childhood nutrition education program featuring hands-on workshops at schools teaching children about planting, food variety, and healthy eating through activities such as planting microgreen seeds, sorting produce, and coloring My Plate worksheets.
• Weekend Survival Kits Food packages provided to children identified as especially at risk, ensuring they have nutrition over weekends when school meal programs are unavailable.

Quantifiable outcome

• 43.5 million meals distributed in FY25
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and supporting.

• Giant FoodcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Top corporate partner by combined economic impact, contributing approximately $12.3 million in lifetime donations. Hosts annual Fight Hunger campaign and sponsors MFB Kids school pantry program. Corporate Volunteer Appreciation Event honoree.
• Northrop GrummancoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Top corporate partner by combined economic impact, recognized for contributions alongside Giant Food and T. Rowe Price. Major volunteer and donor support.
• T. Rowe PricecoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 May 2026Top corporate partner by combined economic impact, contributing significant donations and volunteer hours. Recognized at Corporate Volunteer Appreciation Event.
• Giant Food (90th Anniversary)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 6 February 2026Marked 90th anniversary with $300,000 donation to Maryland Food Bank to support hunger relief programs.
• Perdue FarmscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 10 June 2025Regular protein donations including 80,000 pounds of chicken to Eastern Shore branch. Annual Strike Out Hunger Challenge event generates meals. Long-term farm partnership.
• Baltimore OriolescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2025Partnership formed in 2025 to help ease consumer financial strain. Players volunteer at food bank events and help raise awareness through Birdland Caravan activities.
• Weis MarketscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 December 2024Annual Fight Hunger campaign partner, donated $160,000 in 2024 effort to fight local and regional hunger. Multi-year partnership including marketing campaigns and in-store fundraising.
• McCormick & CompanystrategicGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 October 2024Corporate partnership to fight hunger through employee volunteerism and fundraising events.
• Baltimore RavenscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 August 2022Longstanding partnership including annual Food & Funds Drive at M&T Bank Stadium. Players volunteer at food bank, and partnership generates significant donations and awareness.
• CareFirst BlueCross BlueShieldsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate donor and sponsor supporting food bank operations and community events.
• South Mountain CreamerysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerFarm partner in Middletown, MD that shares passion for feeding neighbors and strengthening local food system. Donates fresh dairy products.
• First Fruits FarmsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaltimore County farm that donates millions of pounds of produce annually to Maryland Food Bank and gives away entire harvest to charities across Maryland.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/mdfoodbank
• YouTubeyoutube.com/mdfoodbank
• Facebookfacebook.com/mdfoodbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maryland-food-bank
• Instagraminstagram.com/mdfoodbank

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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