Maryland Food Bank Launches Statewide "Harvest for the Hungry" Food Drive

Maryland Food Bank, the Halethorpe-based nonprofit that provided food to nearly 450,000 Maryland residents last year, launched its annual week-long  "Harvest for the Hungry" food drive.

Marylanders are asked to leave non-perishable food items at their mailboxes for their letter carrier to retrieve during the week of Feb. 12 to 19. Most needed food items are: peanut butter, canned tuna, pasta, canned vegetables or fruits, oatmeal and soups.

Donations of food may be made at participating Safeway stores and Coldwell Banker offices. Those with computer access can purchase virtual food or make a monetary donation at www.mdfoodbank.org/usps.

Last year, more than 300,000 pounds of food was collected during the drive. In the 25 years since the annual campaign began, more than 30 million pounds of food has been collected and distributed by Maryland Food Bank.

Patch editors will be volunteering at Maryland Food Bank on Thursday, Feb. 17. Look for a complete report on our day of food packing.