UEO Addresses Hunger in Maryland, Launches Virtual Food Drive

Baltimore, Maryland (February 8th, 2014) – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Upsilon Epsilon Omega (UEO) Graduate Chapter is proud to announce the launch of their virtual food drive in partnership with the Maryland Food Bank.

Committed to serving Baltimore County since 1994, UEO is encouraging community members to help fight hunger during the month of February by donating to the MD Food Bank through the organization’s virtual food site, www.mdfoodbank.org/AKA.

Through this internet-based technology, the public is able to make monetary donations easier to help the organization purchase food items for people in need, proven to be much quicker than the traditional can food drive. Last year, the Maryland Food Bank distributed more than 26.5 million pounds of food to those in need through a network of 600 soup kitchens, pantries and shelters across the state. UEO is hoping to raise at least $1,000 from local donations via the online site.

To make a contribution and donate to the virtual food drive, please visit www.mdfoodbank.org/AKA or visit www.akabaltimorecounty.org for more information. Donations will be accepted through February 28, 2014.

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated is the United States first Greek-letter organization founded in 1908 for African American college women. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, it is one of the world’s leading service organizations. These college educated women have made a commitment “to serve all mankind” though a nucleus of more than 250, 000 women in 958 chapters in the United States, the Caribbean, Canada, Germany, Korea, Japan and the continent of Africa. Carolyn House Stewart is the 28th International President and serving from 2010-2014, has charged the organization with serving all mankind by incorporating the theme of “Global Leadership through Timeless Service.”

About the Maryland Food Bank

The Maryland Food Bank’s mission is to lead the movement and nurture the belief that together we can improve the lives of all Marylanders by ending hunger. The Maryland Food Bank has facilities in Baltimore, Hagerstown and Salisbury comprising more than 125,000-square-feet of warehouse, refrigerator and freezer space. Last year, the Maryland Food Bank distributed more than 26.5 million pounds of food to a network of 600 soup kitchens, pantries and shelters across the state. To learn more about the food bank, visit www.mdfoodbank.org.