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Winter Storm Hits Maryland, Part 3
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Lt. Gov. And Volunteers Pack Food To Feed Hungry
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Hunger is hitting hard in your neighborhood. That's the message from the Maryland Food Bank, which needs your help.
Ron Matz reports volunteers joined Lieutenant Governor Anthony Brown to help feed the hungry.
Volunteers from KFC hit the assembly line at the Maryland Food Bank Tuesday, packing foods that will be delivered to the hungry all across the state.
"I like helping people. I think it's something everybody should like doing because you never know when you're going to need help from somebody," said Nitisha Poole, KFC volunteer.
Every volunteer is needed to meet the needs of people without.
"The biggest need is food and money, so we can keep the doors open and keep the trucks on the road," said Deborah Flateman, CEO of the Maryland Food Bank. "We always need protein, fruits and vegetables in cans, canned chicken, canned meals like beef ravioli and macaroni and cheese."
Brown spoke to the volunteers. He said families all over Maryland need the Maryland Food Bank's help.
"With the economy doing what it's doing, a lot of families are hurting out there. So you're going to see an increased demand for services that are provided by the Maryland Food Bank," said Brown.
For the KFC volunteers, the company's world hunger relief program helps feed needy children.
"This is a corporate partnership. Hunger should be in the front of all of our minds," said Flateman.
The Maryland Food Bank distributes 18.6 million pounds of food annually, but this year demand is up 30 percent.
"The need is off the charts. So many different types of people are now accessing emergency food now. Middle class families that have lost their income suddenly have to go to a food shelf for the first time in their lives. We're seeing not only the people in poverty, but many, many more," said Flateman.
"The governor and I are committed to the Maryland Food Bank and that's why we've made capital investment in new refrigerators, roofing and renovating their kitchens here and in Salisbury," said Brown.
The Maryland Food Bank helps nearly 400,000 people every year. If you'd like to help or make a donation click here.
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