Maryland Hunger Solutions, founded in 2007 by the Food Research & Action Center, works to end hunger and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of individuals, children and families in Maryland. Maryland Hunger Solutions to overcome barriers and create self-sustaining connections between Maryland residents and nutritious foods. Maryland Hunger Solutions works with state and community partners to seek to:
- provide education about the stark reality of hunger’s existence in Maryland and the proven solutions to reduce food insecurity;
- improve public policies to end food insecurity and poverty; and
- ensure that all eligible residents are connected to federal and state nutrition programs, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as the Food Supplement Program in Maryland) and school meals programs.
Cristina Sepe
Emerson Fellow
15th Class, 2008-2009
Isabella Dresser
Emerson Fellow
29th Class, 2022-2023
Maryam Taysir
Emerson Fellow
29th Class, 2022-2023
Sofia Charlot
Emerson Fellow
28th Class, 2021-2022