| Maryland Food Bank, Eastern Shore Branch | |
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| Phone Number | (410) 742-0050 |
| Address | 28500 Owens Branch Road, Salisbury, MD 21803 |
| Hours | Monday - Friday: 7:30am to 4pm |
| Website | www.mdfoodbank.org/locations/eastern-shore-branch |
| Description | The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch distributes food to eight counties: Caroline, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico, and Worcester. In 1981, the Maryland Food Bank opened a branch in Salisbury in order to better serve the rural populations of the Eastern Shore. In its first year, the branch distributed about 33,000 meals. In FY19, the branch distributed more than 5.5 million meals to food-insecure Marylanders. Since its launch, the Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch has grown its distribution significantly. In the last few years, the branch has expanded the Maryland Food Bank’s School Pantry Program, which distributes food to children and families in need throughout the school year to 18 pantries. The Maryland Food Bank – Eastern Shore Branch currently provides food to more than 252 distribution and community-based partners in the region. |