CESG Service Day
Maryland Food Bank
Meeting time and location: 7:45 a.m. (morning shifts) or 10:45 a.m. (afternoon shift), In front of Centreville Hall
The Maryland Food Bank is a non-profit organization leading the movement to end hunger in Maryland. It has an extensive network of community and organizational partners across the state that distribute food to the Marylanders who need us.
Maryland Food Bank supplies food to hundreds of food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and faith-based organizations that serve food-insecure Marylanders. We supplement this work with outreach programs that provide direct food assistance, educate the public on the importance of good nutrition, and fight hunger through innovative means.
Wear:
- Your Scholars t-shirt (which you will pick up at Scholars Under the Lights) and clothes that can get dirty
- Closed-toe shoes (no sandals, flip flops, high heels or Crocs)
** Consider bringing a hoodie or light jacket if you will be working in the warehouse, as it is often chilly.
Bring:
- Your box lunch, which you will pick up from Yahentimitsi after breakfast
- Water in a reusable water bottle
- Allergy or other medications, if appropriate
- A backpack to store lunch, water, and other items is recommended
**Consider wearing sunscreen and a hat if you're working in the garden.
Morning Shifts (9 to 11 a.m. & 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
- Community Garden – 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd., Baltimore, MD – 13 volunteers from 9 to 11:00 a.m. – Garden volunteers should dress for working in the sun. Sunscreen, hats, and water bottles are recommended. Closed toe shoes are mandatory.
- Emergency Boxing – 4710D Trident Court, Lansdowne, MD – 22 volunteers from 9 to 11:45 a.m. Volunteers will walk to 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd., Baltimore, MD (~10 min. walk) for lunch. Closed toe shoes are mandatory.
Lunch (12 to 1 p.m.)
- Location: 2200 Halethorpe Farms Rd. (Papaya Room)
- AM Volunteers - After lunch, students will return to campus.
- PM Volunteers - After lunch, students will walk 10 minutes to the service site at 4710D Trident Ct., Lansdowne, MD.
Afternoon Shift (1 to 3 p.m.)
- Trident Court Warehouse Shift – 4710D Trident Ct., Lansdowne, MD – 30 volunteers from 1 – 3:30 p,m. Closed toe shoes are mandatory.