March 3rd, 2023 by WCBC Radio

Many in Allegany and Garrett counties might find it a little harder to buy food after additional federal SNAP benefits, or food stamps, ended Tuesday for many states. Now, the Western Maryland Food Bank is bracing for more hungry mouths to come to their doors. Emergency allotments added during the COVID-19 public health emergency gave many families additional food assistance per month- but now those extra dollars are going away. Amy Moyer, executive director of the local food bank, said that this latest hit, combined with inflation spikes, will make it challenging for many families…

The group, which sees a large portion of its donations during the holiday season, is always looking for year-round monetary donations as well as volunteers, because hunger is not seasonal…

You can drop off food donations at the Western Maryland Food Bank located at 816 Frederick Street; or mail in a cash donation to P.O. Box 243 Cumberland, MD 21501-0243. If you have any questions you can call 301-722-2797