Two new mini food pantries are now open in Prince George’s County. News4’s Dominique Moody has the details.
Prince George’s County partners and agencies have been working diligently to bring the community a fully stocked pantry. The free-standing pantries aim to relive food insecurity among under-resourced neighborhoods and communities.
The county set up and stocked two mini food pantries. One stands outside of Laurel Armory, and another is in front of Bladensburg Town Hall.
“Unfortunately, people are still food-insecure, with the high cost of groceries today,” said Edward Kumian, CEO of Priority Partners.
Donations from local food banks and other city and town agencies make these initiatives possible. Priority Partners’ cupboards project began in 2021 with the goal to bring food to the community.
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“We just want people to come and be comfortable and know that this is here for them. This is for them,” Maryland Community Health Systems CEO Salliann Alborn said.
Kumian said they hope this will become a part of the community and people will use the mini food pantries while taking just what they need or leaving what they can.
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