Feeding Frederick Launches in Frederick County

Courtesy of Frederick County Government and The Community Foundation of Frederick.

Feeding Frederick, a resource and awareness campaign committed to combating food insecurity throughout Frederick County, officially launched this week. The resource aims to bring awareness to free food resources offered throughout the county by a network of nonprofits and government providers.

Made possible through a collaborative partnership with Frederick County Government, the Community Foundation of Frederick County, the Ausherman Family Foundation, and agencies and individuals providing free food resources throughout our community, Feeding Frederick unites the efforts of various providers by amplifying their message and shining a light on their free food services in a single, comprehensive resource: an interactive map that shows where, when, and how residents can get free food without any obligations. 

It is estimated that nearly 1 in 4 Marylanders are facing food insecurity, many of which are children and the elderly. And, as the effects of COVID-19 continue to negatively impact health conditions, jobs, incomes, and much more, Frederick County residents are experiencing a rising need for free food resources. Frederick County has no shortage of passionate volunteers and committed service providers, who are already finding creative ways to provide access to food–Feeding Frederick simply uses a communication campaign to help people find the services they need closest to them.

How to Help

Feeding Frederick is asking the Frederick community to help get the word out about this convenient resource. No one should be faced with the uncertainty of finding their next meal, so let’s unite to end hunger in the Frederick community.

Here’s how you can help!

• Share Feeding Frederick’s website with your readers, customers, clients, partners, friends, and family via email, social media, newsletters, and more: FeedingFrederick.com
• Share the link to the interactive map that shows where to find food resources throughout the county: frederickcountymd.gov/feedingfrederickmap
• Visit Feeding Frederick’s website, where you’ll find ready-to-use graphics to share on your social channels: FeedingFrederick.com/share-the-message/
• Stop by The Community Foundation of Frederick County at 312 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701 to pick up promotional flyers and rack cards in both English and Spanish. If you would like more than 500 flyers or rack cards, please contact Emily Dorr at moc.ycneganretsop@ylime.

Media Contact: Wallis Shamieh; moc.ycneganretsop@sillaw; 240-578-9909

Feeding Frederick is a resource committed to combating food insecurity throughout Frederick County by bringing awareness to free food resources offered by a network of nonprofits and government providers. Our goal is to make free food accessible and easy to locate for anyone in need. No one should be faced with the uncertainty of finding their next meal, so let’s unite to end hunger in the Frederick community. Food is a human right, not a privilege.