September 19, 2024
Beginning Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, through Thursday, October 31st, 2024, all five branches of Arundel Federal Savings Bank will be collecting non-perishable food donations for local pantries to support our communities this holiday season. During the Fall Food Drive, collection boxes will be available in the lobbies of all five Arundel Federal Maryland branches located in Annapolis, Brooklyn, Glen Burnie, Pasadena, and Severna Park. View branch locations and hours.
“Working together with our customers, the community, and our employees to help our neighbors struggling with hunger and food insecurity during the holidays has been a tradition at Arundel Federal for over 20 years. I'm extremely proud of this initiative as it truly demonstrates the power of community when we work together. I hope everyone will consider making a donation to this year's Food Drive to ensure local families enjoy a meal this holiday season" said Tom Herpel, President and CEO.
This year’s donations will go to a variety of local organizations including:
- Serving People Across Neighborhoods, SPAN, Inc., Severna Park. Since 1990, SPAN has been assisting neighbors in need with utility turn-offs, court-ordered evictions, prescription/medical needs and food.
- St. John Lutheran Church Pantry, 226 Washburn Avenue, Brooklyn, 21225 - offers a food pantry, a community meal and a clothing closet.
- Heritage Baptist Church Food Pantry, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, 21401 - available to Annapolis residents Tuesday 9am - 11am.
- Local Food Banks via the Pasadena Business Association's November 3, 2024, Caring and Sharing Community Harvest Parade.
- Harundale Presbyterian Church, 1020 Eastway, Glen Burnie, 21060 - open for distribution of groceries every Tuesday from 10:45am - 1:30pm in the back parking lot. Families and individuals are eligible to receive groceries once a month. See website for eligibility requirements.
Below are some of the non-perishable food items most needed for the holidays:
- Canned goods: gravy, corn, green beans, yams, fruit, cranberry sauce, sauerkraut, pumpkin filling, baked beans, tomatoes
- Boxed goods: stuffing, mashed potatoes, muffin mix, pie crust
- Canned proteins: tuna, salmon, chicken, spam, ham, beans, peanut butter
- Dairy: powdered or boxed milk, evaporated milk, infant formula
- Fruits and juices: (in light syrup or its own juices) fruit cocktail, applesauce, juice boxes
- Pasta and rice: spaghetti, brown and white rice, macaroni and cheese, pasta
- Soups and stew: beef stew, chili, chicken noodle, vegetable, turkey and rice
- Foods not accepted: perishables
Thank you for giving.