Cassava can feed the world if it doesn’t succumb to disease first. UMD research can help. This staple food is one of the cheapest and most nutritious carbohydrates. Ravi Panguluri November 7, 2022
Too many Marylanders are food insecure. The state government needs to step in. State government’s aid for food assistance programs can’t end with the pandemic. Anthony Liberatori January 31, 2022
A growing gift: UMD student gardeners work with campus pantry to alleviate food insecurity Since March 2020, the Community Learning Garden has donated 2,811 lbs of produce valued at almost $17,982 to the UMD Campus Pantry. Amelia Jarecke November 28, 2021
Task force seeks to curb food insecurity in Prince George’s County The task force, which was launched during the pandemic, is set to finalize a draft next month. Ashkan Motamedi October 21, 2021
Route One Communities Care halts meal distribution due to lack of funds Since the organization's start in April 2020, it has distributed over 23,000 meals and raised about $240,000. Victoria Stavish September 23, 2021
Zero Hunger UMD hosts event on combatting food insecurity The student-run organization aims to educate students on food insecurity at this university and in the surrounding area. Freelance Reporter March 5, 2021
Faced with amplified community need, UMD expands nutrition, housing support services “Certainly, the pandemic is exacerbating the food and housing insecurity issue." Chloe Goldberg September 28, 2020
COVID-19 has hit immigrant communities hard. This local group has helped thousands. So far, they've helped over 1,300 families in Prince George's County. Amanda Hernández September 28, 2020
Demand soars for Meals on Wheels, College Park Community Food Bank amid COVID-19 The city of College Park granted each organization $20,000. Anaya Truss-Williams September 8, 2020
UMD is using its community garden to bolster its fight against food insecurity on campus The garden plans to work with the Campus Pantry throughout the summer. Emily Williams May 8, 2020