Podcasts about maryland food bank

Our "A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week" is designed to create awareness during these coldest weeks of the year to folks less fortunate and the humans and incredible organizations that power and support to the neediest families and children. Meet Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance, who returns to State Fare to update Nestor on the impact of donations to feed families in 21228 and beyond through the Maryland Food Bank. The post Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance joins Nestor to discuss impact of donations to feed families first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Nutrition expert Monica Reinagel joins us for another edition of Midday's Smart Nutrition. According to the Food Research and Action Center, one in eight U.S. households experience food insecurity or do not have access to nutritional, affordable food. On today's show, we talk about how to fight hunger and malnutrition in the United States. Monica is a licensed nutritionist, author and speaker. She is also the host of the “Nutrition Diva” podcast and the “Change Academy Podcast” which focuses on the art and science of behavior change. Carmen Del Guercio, the Executive Director of the Maryland Food Bank, also joins us to talk about hunger.Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

Our resident Super Bowl XXXV champion and hot yoga devotee Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor for a spirited debate about mental fitness, personal strength and Ravens football and the importance of giving back on Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl from Faidley's for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor at Faidley's to discuss yoga, Ravens football, Baltimore and giving back first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion running back Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse from Faidley's on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness for everyone it serves on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" at Pappas in Cockeysville for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Bill Cole and Nestor ask hard questions about a sensitive topic at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. Adam Rosenberg and the Center For Hope helping women and children heal from trauma and abuse tackles an issue we don't talk enough about in public. The post Crab Cake Row: Adam Rosenberg and Center For Hope helping women and children heal from trauma and abuse first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry at State Fare on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Thomas York tells us about the marathon" MS Run The US" race across our country and his legs and role across Ohio and Pennsylvania later this summer at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Thomas York tells us about marathon” MS Run The US” race across our country first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Shari Bailey tells her emotional mother's tale of Leila's Gift and pouring love into a special child at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Shari Bailey tells emotional tale of Leila's Gift and pouring love into a special child first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Without ruffling feathers, our friend and Koco's Pub proprietor Marcella Knight told Nestor tales of the beautiful stories of Savannah Jane, her red macau that was a life lesson in love, care and aviary freedom on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" in Lauraville for the Maryland Food Bank. And true lore of the late, great Harvey Myers, potty parties and NFL games at the Emerald Tavern before the Ravens came to Baltimore. The post Marcella Knight and Nestor share stories of an old friend and the village of Lauraville first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and the folks she and the UMCS Food Pantry on Harford Road serve every day in our city from Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Weekend" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and UMCS Food Pantry first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Bill McCarthy tells Nestor many ways Catholic Charities serves our local community on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" week at Faidley's at Lexington Market to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Bill McCarthy tells Nestor many ways Catholic Charities serves our local community first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles and survival at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And our Web Connection leader makes a new friend. The post Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" at State Fare in Catonsville for The Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And if you ever wondered how "Nasty Nestor" became that way, this is the segment where he explains it all... The post Crab Cake Row: The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school and mission to Bill Cole and Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Christy Page gives history of The Children's Home Catonsville and kids finding homes and new, loving families at State Fare on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Christy Page gives history of The Children's Home Catonsville and kids finding homes first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Super Plunging and winning medals – that's all Danny Grau does! Our Crab Cake Row brought back a special person and our pal Danny Grau, who is an equestrian medalist and champion of our hearts. Danny and his dad Fred joined Nestor at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: A special relationship with Special Olympics and Super Plunge of our pal Danny Grau first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Allyson Yospe and Kim Schmulowitz educate Nestor on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Allyson Yospe & Kim Schmulowitz educate us on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with 33rd Street lore and Baltimore community growth at Koco's Pub in Lauraville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. The post John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor at Koco's with 33rd Street memories and building Baltimore first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit The Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long Dundalk history with Nestor as former Eastwood Little League teammate Mark Karolkowski provides a cameo at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long history with Nestor first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn. Nestor Aparicio begins Day Two of "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" with his son Barry as the executive producer for a full day of charity conversations to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. (Yo, Stevie Cho we're looking for you!) The post Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Paul and Colleen Mercier have experienced every parent's worst nightmare but are giving back with love from the heart of their lost son. Tears and laughs from Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" for the Maryland Food Bank. And, you can go and support them this Saturday night at "Music For Laughs" at Recher Theatre in Towson. The post Crab Cake Row: Andrew's Laughing Gas turns farts into laughs and hope for survival for kids first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Sports editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld on Crab Cake Row for a no-words-barred debate on the new Orioles ownership, the Ravens' offseason departures and the state of local journalism at Pappas in Cockeysville for "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. This one got spicy. The post Sports editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row for real debate first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to start Day Four. The post Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Luke and Nestor discuss the Orioles best path forward with new ownership at Koco's Pub on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit The Maryland Food Bank. New owners at The Warehouse? What do we expect from new regime with a first-place team The post Luke and Nestor discuss Orioles best path forward with new ownership at Koco's Pub first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Kidney transplant recipient and survivor Vaunita Goodman talks transplant, her new second life, love of sailing and the value of National Kidney Foundation at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank. The post Crab Cake Row: Vaunita Goodman talks transplant, new life & the value of National Kidney Foundation first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Seven hundred thousand Marylanders don't get enough food. The Maryland food bank has been fighting hunger for decades. Now they hope to get at the root of food insecurity with a new grant program -- we hear about it from COO Meg Kimmel. Plus, Eric Jackson, head of the Black Yield Institute and Billy Humphrey, who leads City of Refuge-Baltimore, talk about how their nonprofits plan to combat hunger in innovative ways. Links: Maryland Food Bank, Black Yield Institute, City of Refuge-Baltimore.Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers mharvie@wypr.org 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers mgerr@wypr.org 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his sbdawes@wypr.org 410-235-1472

Food banks and food pantries are top of mind as we focus on supporting our partners in the DC, MD, DE and VA areas who have high needs during this season. Learn more about our round up at the register campaign which supports area food banks from Dan Wolk, Giant Community Affairs, and Cathy Kanefsky, President and CEO of the Delaware Food Bank, one of our round-up the beneficiaries. Show Notes: Giant is dedicated to fighting against hunger and food insecurity, donating $980,000 from the Giant Family Foundation and over four million pounds of food donations. In 2020, Giant's Lend a Hand for Hunger program raised $1.1 million since 2020 on behalf of customers to support local Feeding America food bank partners aiding those in need in the region—Capital Area Food Bank, Maryland Food Bank, Food Bank of Delaware, Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and Fredericksburg Regional Food Bank.   Food Bank of Delaware (fbd.org) Feeding America  Giant Food: Fighting Hunger

During the pandemic, Nina Ross' full-time job suddenly became part-time, and she needed something to do with the extra hours in her week. Her family holds cookie parties every December, and these are some of Nina's most cherished memories.So Nina started baking again to fill her free time and gave the dozens of cookies she made to friends and family. After a few months of this, Nina decided to turn her passion into a small business and founded Nina's Cookie Explosion, a company that offers specialty and customizable cookies and doughs, in September 2020. In this episode, Nina talks about: How she got Nina's Cookie Explosion off the ground and how her most popular products are not necessarily what she anticipated; How she balances her day job, which is now full-time again, with being a small business owner; How she builds collaborations both through organic connections and intentional outreach; Her big break when it felt like her business started to experience exceptional growth; How she views rejection as an opportunity for growth and learning; and more. Follow Nina's Cookie Explosion on Instagram Follow We Built This Life on Instagram Mentioned in this Episode: Nina's Cookie Explosion's website, where you can order specialty and customizable cookies and doughs. WJZ story, “Coffee with: Nina's Cookie Explosion” **Please note that I mistakenly said that Nina was supporting the Tyanna Foundation through her November Cookie of the Month. In November, she is actually supporting the Maryland Food Bank. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or listen on my website, follow and get in touch on Instagram (where I am most active), like on Facebook, or email webuiltthislifepodcast@gmail.com (but getting in touch through IG DM is better!)!

Since March 2020, the Maryland Food Bank's statewide food assistance network has distributed the equivalent of 100 million meals in response to the pandemic. But the uncertainty of the pandemic led right into the stress of inflation.  Maryland Food Bank CEO and President Carmen Del Guercio says rising demand for food is coupled with rising costs, "Today we're purchasing about 25 million pounds of food. That's twice what we would buy pre-COVID, to respond to the demand. And the cost of that food is double." Use the Find Food tool to locate food assistance in your area. You can also phone: 410-737-8282. A ‘food and funds' drive organized by the MD Food Bank and the Orioles starts tomorrow and runs through the weekend. Plus, summer vacation can mean children who rely on school for meals go hungry. Baltimore County Public Library Director Sonia Alcántara-Antoine describes its free lunch program for kids, and other free community resources. Find information about free meals and the Summer Reading Challenge here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are what you eat, so when you eat healthy, you become healthy. That's the message from a new program called FoodRx at Medstar Health. We talk with Angela Roberson, a registered dietician for the Collaborative Care Program at Good Samaritan Hospital, and the lead dietician for FoodRx. Giving patients access to nutrition education,as well as full meals has made a marked difference in her work, "It's really been a game changer. FoodRx is really the first of its kind in this region, and it's saving lives." Plus, we hear from one of FoodRx's partners, Nekeisia Booyer ofthe Maryland Food Bank, about why teaming up with healthcare systems to regularly deliver healthy food to patients is all part of the mission. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Health experts are urging continued caution, though Maryland's COVID-19 rates continue to go down. Gov. Hogan and Mayor Scott hold a closed-door meeting in Annapolis to discuss violent crime. Democrats and Republicans clash over a proposed crime package. And the president and CEO of the Maryland Food Bank says even as the pandemic dies down, food insecurity continues. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You are what you eat … so when you eat healthy, you become healthy. That's the message from a new program called FoodRx at Medstar Health. We talk with Angela Roberson (ROBE-ur-son) a registered dietician for the Collaborative Care Program at Good Samaritan Hospital, and the lead dietician for FoodRx. Giving patients access to nutrition education as well as full meals has made a marked difference in her work. Roberson BB CLIP: “It's really been a game changer. FoodRx is really the first of its kind in this region, and it's saving lives.” Plus, we hear from Nekeisia Booyer, Senior vice president of programs at the Maryland Food Bank,one of FoodRx's partners, about why teaming up with healthcare systems to regularly deliver healthy food to patients is all part of its mission. Links: FoodRx, Maryland Food Bank, Hungry Harvest See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5 to 11 year olds are now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. We have the latest from the state health department, Baltimore City and surrounding counties on vaccine rollout... plus a conversation with a pediatrician about the vaccine for children. Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski shares his plans for spending $160 million in ARPA funds. Meanwhile in Baltimore City, Mayor Brandon Scott's administration is now required to give monthly reports on federal relief spending. And the latest on what the Maryland Food Bank is doing to fight food insecurity.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is at risk for hunger in Maryland? Where? What help is available? The Maryland Food Bank has done a deep data drive to create a new statewide “Hunger Map” that pinpoints areas of need and exposes gaps in assistance.Meg Kimmel, the non-profit's Executive Vice President, lays out key insights.Plus, we hear how Meals On Wheels provides much more than nutritious food to its clients, and how the University of Maryland Medical System is working to eradicate food insecurity across the state.This program originally aired on August 9, 2021. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who is at risk for hunger in Maryland? Where? What help is there? The Maryland Food Bank has done a deep data drive to create a new statewide “Hunger Map” that pinpoints areas of need and exposes gaps in assistance. Meg Kimmel, the non-profit's Executive Vice President, lays out key insights: “Our estimates at the Maryland Food Bank are that as many as two million Marylanders will face food insecurity this year. And that's one in three. Which is a staggering, staggering, statistic.” Plus, we hear how Meals On Wheels provides much more than nutritious food to its clients and how the pandemic changed its work and why the University of Maryland Medical System is working to eradicate food insecurity across the state. Links: Maryland Hunger Map, Meals on Wheels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special Thanksgiving edition, we learn about the Maryland Charity Campaign from agency chairperson Patti Tracey, (01:28) and talk to a pair of nonprofit leaders – Carmen del Guercio of the Maryland Food Bank (18:46) and Jeff Griffin of the Franciscan Center (36:48) – to hear how their operations have changed as a result of the pandemic and what their biggest needs are heading into the holiday season. And we close with a montage of Comptroller employees saying what they’re thankful for this year.

In this episode, Tim Rose discusses the rich history behind their name & location, Burkittsville's ties to Halloween, outlines their self-guided walking tour & why it's fun for the whole family, educates us about cider, shares why the farm is 'COVID-19 friendly' & talks about their Witch's Brew fundraiser for the Maryland Food Bank! [originally released 10/30/20] "Share A Pint" is a bi-weekly podcast & webcast hosted by Jerry Hulla and can be found at https://shareapintpodcast.com. Each episode features a different person associated with the craft beer industry, sharing their unique story. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cesar R. Espino is pleased to bring to you Barbara Palmer to another episode of You Can Overcome Anything! Podcast Show.Barbara Palmer aka “Courageous Diva” is a two-time breast cancer survivor who is a Breast Cancer Awareness Advocate, Spokesperson as well as Motivational Speaker. She has been teaching, encouraging and inspiring numerous women locally and nationally through their cancer journey.Since the age of 16, Barbara Palmer has recognized the importance of giving back to the community. Some of her volunteer efforts include feeding the homeless; volunteering at the Maryland Food Bank; and even volunteering in 2013 at the White House’s Annual Easter Egg Roll hosted by the 44th elected President of the United States, Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle. Barbara also continues to do her passion which is assisting women one on one who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Her website is a one stop shop resource center for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients Her resources include everything from emotional and financial assistance to how to get free wigs, scarves and retreats. https://courageousdiva2011.com/Barbara also facilities a monthly women’s group at a Senior Center which she calls "Courageous Diva's Circle of Inspiration and Hope". She believes we all need to share our testimonies to encourage and inspire those who may be broken and feel hopeless.Earlier last year she became certified as a Laughter Yoga Leader. (Laughter Yoga is a group exercise with the concept that you can laugh for no reason at all and it is combined with deep breathing and meditation). This training has assisted Barbara in being more effective in spreading her light and joy to the world.Barbara gets her greatest joy from inspiring, encouraging and giving hope to others while putting a smile on their face. She looks forward to future opportunities which will allow her to LIVE BOLDLY and dares each of you to live boldly as well.Barbara's message is: Please remember you are NEVER to old to follow your dreams. I live BOLDLY and suggest all of you do the same.To Connect with Barbara Palmer go to:410-996-4915 (business number)Courageousdiva2011@yahoo.com (email)Http://courageousdiva.com (website)Https://courageous-diva-collection.my-online.store (online store)Facebook: @Courageous Diva (business page)Twitter:@dare2liveboldlyPinterest: Courageous Diva https://www.pinterest.com/courageousdiva2011/YouTube: Https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKHVoGQafAkkzlbjze0Zk8w/To Connect with CesarRespino go to:

In this episode Paul and I Discuss: the story of The House of Medici, a powerful political dynasty that sparked a shift of spiritual awakening in the Renaissance Era the study of Hermetic philosophy,  the Kybalion, and The Corpus Hermeticum Hermeticsm as a practice of contemplating the nature of reality   Our Guest: Paul Tokgozoglu Paul is a coach and check-point for people who are going through a time of spiritual awakening and want to make sense out of their world. His initiation onto the path of the Great Work came through Hermetic philosophy. Through years of seeking and the help of many great teachers and friends, he has begun to feel a sense of urgency to share this information so that all may grow and learn together. He believes that by doing so, we can transmute the old energies of our world and create the more beautiful reality we all know is possible.   Resources Mentioned: Beyond Homo Sapiens Podcast (Paul's Podcast) The Kybalion The Corpus Hermeticum Donate to My Phone Feeds Kids Donate to the Maryland Food Bank   --------------------------

The Farm Credit AgVocates Podcast interviews Amy Cawley, the Farm to Food Bank Coordinator for the Maryland Food Bank for September's Hunger Action Month. In this episode, Amy shares how she got involved with the MD Food Bank and how she bridges the gap between producers and our neighbors in need. Find the episode notes here: mafc.com/blog/agvocates-podcast-amy-cawleyView all episode notes here: mafc.com/podcast

LaShona shares how to manage your finances in a blended family. She gives tips based her own experiences. LaShona Patton-Jones is a native of Charlotte, NC and currently resides in Baltimore, MD. She is a wife and mother six children. LaShona holds a Bachelor's degree in Music from Bennett College for Women, an MBA from Capella University and a Master's of Science in Human Resources Organizational Development. Ms. Patton-Jones moved to Maryland in 2006 and her impact in the community was felt immediately. She cultivated a career in workforce development and held leadership positions at America Works, ARDX and UDC Workforce Development. LaShona transferred her skillset to the Human Resources field in 2014 after completing her master's degree. She is owner and operator of a full-service professional services firm L. Jones and Associates wherein she caters to organizations, companies in the areas of professional development, career navigation and coaching. She is also a licensed Non-Public Arbitrator for FINRA and uses her past experience as a licensed Financial Representative to educate the community on wealth building. Ms. Patton-Jones has a wealth of knowledge that she shares weekly throughout Maryland concerning personal development, professional development, and wealth creation. LaShona volunteers at various schools in the Baltimore community in the Cherry Hill neighborhood. She works with 7th and 8th graders with Seasoned Women Ministries as a mentor. She cultivates trust and teaches a curriculum called Choices which assists students with developing self-esteem, hygiene and better life choices. Her volunteerism doesn't stop there but extends with her work with the Maryland Food Bank. LaShona Patton-Jones is now an author with her new releases of her first books- Learning to Cook for My Man Romance through Food and NC Girl Living in a Maryland World. Ms. Patton-Jones is excited about the opportunity to provide a valuable service to the membership of the National Capital Area Society for Public Health Education & Maryland American Public Health Association. L&M Catering 443.500.6381 Look for her book - Stepmom Strategies 30 Days to Triump. A guide to blended family communication in finances. Check out the host at: www.itsmymoneyjournal.info www.instagram.com/itsmymoney_ www.instagram.com/themoneyexchangepodcast_

Today, a discussion with the people working to put food on the tables of Maryland families who are experiencing food insecurity because of COVID 19. Tom’s first guest is Carmen Del Guercio, the president and CEO of the Maryland Food Bank, a non-profit organization that distributes food to pantries, soup kitchens and other organizations. Donations of to the Food Bank are currently down 90%. Later in the program, Tom is joined by Michael J. Wilson, the director of Maryland Hunger Solutions and an advocate for the expansion of nutrition and food assistance programs. Wilson sets the record straight on new guidelines for federal food assistance programs.

Hello Runners! How are you? Are you doing ok and getting through this pandemic as best you can? Our lives have changed for sure, and self distancing and self isolation is surely difficult especially since we never experienced anything like this in our lifetime. But we will get through it! Keep the faith. We are fortunate as runners to be able to still go outside and run. There are many runners who are doctors, nurses, police officers, pharmacists and many first responders who are putting their lives on the line to save lives. There are grocery store workers and employees in essential businesses who must work in the general public and are also potentially exposed to the COVID-19 virus. We thank each and every one of you. In this episode, I'm reaching out to the running community. What are you doing to keep your running and fitness up? Is it getting harder to stay motivated? What is your routine? We can motivate each other. I am starting a forum where you can do just that. It is important that we communicate during this time. Go to FeelGoodRunning.com (FeelGoodRunning.com ) and on the main page is a tab to click which gives you the opportunity to record up to a five minute audio message. Let us know what your running routine is like during this pandemic. Feel free to say a few words about what else you are doing to keep yourself busy such as movies or TV shows you are watching, family activities you are doing or even a project you have put off until now. Don't worry about messing up. I will edit pieces out of what you submit and include them in upcoming episodes. If we get good participation, I will get out two episodes a week as we go through this. This is all about you sharing with other runners! These episodes will be about 15 minutes in length. I really hope you will participate and share this with your running friends so they can send a voice message themselves. Let's start something here that is positive, inspiring and motivates us all! When you leave your message, please say your first name and where you are from. Please be safe, wash your hands, wear your mask and stay 6 feet from everyone. Stay healthy and let's hope life gets back to normal soon! ~ Jim   SHOW NOTES Dan Frank - Ran 102 miles in 24 hours to raise money for Maryland Food Bank during COVID-19 - (http://www.adventuresforthecure.com/campaigns?fbclid=IwAR1t4DrPbe5VN6lDnrQGzAGq7g_ZhnqEjl1WDewfvXktzYS9ZR7LQLkSnZQ#2020-03-24%2024hrs%20For%20Community) . Gareth Allen - Ran a marathon in his backyard and called it the Garden Marathon. (https://www.facebook.com/TheAllenAsylumWarden/videos/d41d8cd9/10157197095936762/) - Replay of Gareth's run. (https://www.youtube.com/user/nprmusic) - On YouTube and several great intimate concerts with famous musicians and not as well know musicians. Addicting and very entertaining. Inspirational Running Quote (during these trying times) “Life's challenges are not supposed to paralyze you; they're supposed to help you discover who you are” – Bernice Johnson Reagon   Communicate - Please consider leaving an audio message of your running routine you are following during this pandemic. How have you adjusted your running approach due to the social distancing and self isolation? (https://feelgoodrunning.com/) and click the tab on the page.   Share “Feel Good Running” Podcast Again, I want to thank you for listening to my podcast! You can really help out by leaving a rating and review on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/0C0FK80JwWN348RP9xHPt2) ! And please share the Feel Good Running podcast with your friends and on your Social Media platforms. It would mean the world to me and help the show to grow!  

We are experts at insisting on our own way, but the Love of God is not so intransigent. On this Super Bowl Sunday, people may cheer for a football player who is goal oriented, but Jesus has never followed the crowd. In today's sermon, Rev. Tom describes how Jesus doesn't keep a rigid schedule, but turns from his way to receive a gentle touch from someone in need. In a famous story of Jesus' healing, he heals two people in impossible circumstances - a poor, outcast woman suffering for years, and the daughter of a well-to-do household suddenly and grievously stricken. Jesus does not show favor to what the crowd or his disciples were expecting, but he goes where he is needed, wherever a voice may cry out to him. As Rev. Tom describes, both the unnamed woman and Jairus, the girl's father, had to go outside of their expected paths and society's expectations for them to reach for Jesus, and Jesus is never too busy to interrupt his schedule to reach back in love. (Bible reading - Mark 5:21-43) Peace & Justice Committee - Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 PM, Westcott Room Calling all members with a passion and concern for Environmental Justice. The Peace and Justice Committee is looking for 3 to 5 members to form an Environmental Justice subcommittee. Join with your fellow members at the Faithful Green Leaders Training taking place in Baltimore on Monday, February 17 from 10 AM to 4:30 PM. We need at least 3 members to register. Visit www.InterfaithChesapeake.org/GreenTeams for more information. Please contact Juli Callahan at colojules@yahoo.com if you are interested. Guilford Elementary School HEART Market - Tuesdays, February 18 & March 17 HEART Markets are the Maryland Food Bank’s pilot program to combat child hunger. It is a festive event that creates an inviting environment for children to obtain healthy food and learn about food nutrition. Volunteers are needed: 1 to 3 PM (or any time in between) – Set up; 3 to 4:30 PM (or any time in between) — Break Down/Clean up. Contact Andrew McCormick at amccormick@loyola.edu or (443) 670-2155. Guilford EMS needs your help!

This week the guys have two guests.  First, Will Minkin from the Lawyer's Campaign Against Hunger to benefit the Maryland Food Bank stops by to make the final push to hit their goal to raise over $350,000 to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. The Young Lawyers committee was formed in 2017 in celebration of the Lawyers’ Campaign Against Hunger’s 30th anniversary. Their goal is to engage attorneys and other members of the legal community that are under 40 in the fight to end hunger. This year, the Young Lawyers seek to raise $10,000. You can help them get there by making a gift to their online fundraiser.        https://mdfoodbank.org/lawyers-campaign-against-hunger/ Immigration Attorney Gabriel Moreno of KIND stops by to discuss his experience working at the border and handling immigration cases with children.   The guys sample Widow Jane 10 year Brooklyn Bourbon.  And they sing a few tunes. Lawyers on the Rocks features Jeremy Eldridge, Kurt Nachtman and Adam Crandell. This triumvirate of lawyers will give you their unsolicited opinion on everything legal and illegal, while enjoying a handcrafted cocktail. Lawyers on the Rocks is sponsored by the Law Office of Eldridge, Nachtman & Crandell, LLC and produced by Up Next Creative, LLC.  

by Heather McElhatton The Maryland Food Bank is one of the biggest, and oldest, food banks in America. It distributes 48 million pounds of food every year, and deliver over a hundred thousand meals every single day. But the Maryland Food Bank believes the way to end hunger is NOT just with food. Ania Pettigrew: I love pasta. It's a big problem, (laughs) but I love it. HM: As a litle girl Ania (Ah-nee-ah) Pettigrew loved watching her great grandmother cook, She made big meals for the family and baked for their local church. But growing up, Ania's family also knew hard times, and what is was like to be hungry . AP: I've been in that situation, so I know that it's really hard. Food. No t being able to give that to yourself or to your children. It's heartbreaking. think about how much you personally waste. How much we take for granted. we see so much on a plate that gets wasted, me personally thats a big pet peeve for me when I see people scrape their plates into the trash. HM: Now, Ania is dedicated to making a better life for her family. She's enrolled in Food Works, a cooking program at the Maryland Food bank. They teach low-income students how to prepare food professionally and then helps them get jobs. what makes Food Works even more compelling, is students learn to cook with 95% donated food. and Executive Director Tim regan says they get A LOT of donated food coming through their doors. TR: We get 25 to 30 thousand pounds of chicken a week. From one source. HM: Normally a food bank would struggle to distribute that much raw chicken, and a lot of it would need to be thrown away, but Foodworks takes that chicken and teaches low-income students how to prepare it, cook it and get it to people who need it - taking pressure off food banks, waste management systems, and landfills. Jamal Braxton has been in the Food Works program for over a month JB: I can eat breakfast all day anyday and says his class is already like family. JB: I definitely think I've grown a little, because I've learned about helping different people in their walks of life, homeless people, elderly people, young kids. I've just grown a little. It's a great program and I think everyone can come and just get something from it because honestly it's like really life changing program. HM: Graduates recieve culinary certification from the Community College of Baltimore County, and manager-level food safety certification, which allows them to start jobs at a higher wage. TR: We've got students all over the culinary industry in central Maryland. We've got them at very high end restaurants and in public schools. We really try to place our graduates based on their strength and based on their interests. we had one employer recently who wanted to hire a whole class (laughs) you know 20 people. we've been really blessed by how well we've been able to place students to date. HM: rather than just providing meals, Foodworks believes by training students and getting them jobs, they're taking control of all their meals of come. case in point - After graduation, Ania Pettigrew hopes to open her soul food restaurant. AP: Soul food is traditionally very fattening, very high and cholesterol, a lot of bad things for your body. So when I do what I'm going to do, I want to make sure that it's more healthy. to be able to do that is something major and a huge blessing. HM: find out more about the Food Works Program at the Maryland Food Bank online at the Water Main website. I'm Heather McElhatton....MPR News This story was produced with help from the Water Main at MPR, helping Americans understand the value of water in our everyday lives. more at: www.abeautiful.world

PHONES FEED KIDS in the digital age… How does this work? Through micro-donations setup through systems on mobile devices! Luke Roberts is the founder of “My Phone Feeds Kids”, a non-profit that raises money for the Maryland Food Bank via a mobile app Luke has created. On this episode of the Beyond Homo Sapien podcast, we are going to chat about the future of micro-donations and how the internet can help the disadvantaged make a better life. Subscribe to the show on iTunes so you never miss an episode!

Regular Midday listeners know that every couple of Mondays, we check in with The Afro-American Newspaper, the venerable news operation just down the road from WYPR. Today, The Afro’s managing editor, Kamau High, joins guest host Rob Sivak to spotlight some of the stories the paper is covering this week. They include the second of a two-part series by Morgan State U. professor and Pulitzer Prize winning columnist E.R. Shipp, looking at The Black Press and the Baltimore '68 Riots. Another retrospective on those troubled times -- and something good that came out of it, is J. K. Schmid's exclusive feature for The Afro on the city's legendary ----Goon Squad,---- an organization of a dozen-plus ministers, professors, and even a judge, that campaigned for Baltimore causes for decades. They launched a food bank during the riots that eventually morphed into the Maryland Food Bank, and some of the Goon Squad members were involved in the creation of Baltimorians United for Leadership Development, or BUILD, still one of the city's most important centers of community activism. Other stories this week look at the Civilian Review Board's conclusion that Kevin Davis, Jr. was wrongfully arrested on a murder charge by Baltimore police back in 2015. The Board is urging disciplinary action against the arresting officers.Others stories spotlighted from the current issue of The Afro : the road ahead for the newly elected chair of the Legislative Black Caucus, Darryl Barnes; and how the Maryland General Assembly's busy final days led to new opportunities for minority licenses to grow and market medical marijuana.

Interview with Maryland Food Bank chief external affairs officer Meg Kimmel and President and CEO Carmen del Guercio and Sarah Steel, who uses SNAP and Amy Crone, founder and executive director of the Maryland Farmers Market Association.