Prince George's County companions and companies have been working diligently to offer the neighborhood with a completely stocked pantry. Impartial pantries purpose to revive meals insecurity amongst low-income neighborhoods and communities.
The county put in and saved two. One is situated exterior the Laurel Armory and one other in entrance of Bladensburg Metropolis Corridor.
“Sadly, individuals are nonetheless meals insecure because of the excessive price of meals at this time,” mentioned Edward Kumian, CEO of Precedence Companions.
Donations from native meals banks and different metropolis and city companies make these initiatives attainable. The Precedence Companions pantry mission started in 2021 with the aim of bringing meals to the neighborhood.
“We simply need individuals to come back and really feel snug and know that that is right here for them. That is for them,” mentioned Salliann Alborn, CEO of Maryland Group Well being Techniques.
Kumian mentioned they hope this turns into a part of the neighborhood and that individuals use it by taking solely what they want or leaving what they will.
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