Hereford Food Bank

The Hereford Food Bank is an all-volunteer operation and 100% of donations of both food and funds go toward fulfilling our mission to help those in need within the Hereford Zone. Due to confidentiality, our volunteers must be over 18, unless they are just packing bags or organizing shelves.

Hard times can fall on us all, but your neighbors at the Hereford Food Bank strive to provide a small safety net when you are in need.

OUR SERVICES:

The Hereford Food Bank provides the following free services for residents of the Hereford Zone*:

A bag of groceries per family per week containing ingredients for at least 3 full days of meals including eggs and fresh vegetables (as available)[larger families
get 2 or more bags].
Detergent and hygiene items on a monthly basis or as needed.
Heating OR Housing assistance once per year for clients – a copy of the bill is required.
Referrals to appropriate social services and government agencies.
Special Holiday Feast bags at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter

There are no income limits or restrictions. If you need our services for a month or for a year, we are here for you. Our goal is to keep families together during hard times, feed them with food and hope, and show them compassion while maintaining their dignity.

OUR SERVICE AREA*:

21105 Maryland Line 21152 Sparks

21111 Monkton 21053 Freeland

21120 Parkton 21155 Upperco

21131 Phoenix 21161 White Hall

21102 Millers 21023 Butler

OUR HOURS:

The Food Bank is open to receive clients and donations:

Tuesdays and Thursdays 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Saturdays: 9:00am-11:00am

HOW YOU CAN HELP:

FOOD DONATIONS:

Drop off non-perishable, unexpired food, cleaning and hygiene items at the Food Bank during regular operating hours.

MONETARY DONATIONS:

Checks made payable to The Hereford Food Bank should be sent to:

The Hereford Food Bank

P.O. Box 400

Monkton, MD 21111

FOOD DRIVES:

Looking for student service hours or a Scout project? Organize a Food Drive at your school, church or community! Contact the Director for more information.

WHAT WE NEED:

BOXED AND DRIED GOODS:

scalloped/au gratin/mashed potato mixes

rice and rice mixes

noodles and pasta

CANNED BEANS , VEGETABLES & FRUIT

BREAKFAST ITEMS:

cereal/oatmeal

pancake mix/syrup

STAPLES:

peanut butter/jelly

flour/sugar/salt/spices

juice/juice boxes

CANNED MEATS:

tuna/chicken

beef stew/chili

DESSERT ITEMS:

cake/cookie/muffin mixes

jello/pudding

HYGIENE ITEMS:

Soap/deodorant/shampoo/toothpaste/shaving items

toilet paper/diapers

detergent/cleaning supplies

**All donations should be standard sizes — no bulk items or jumbo sizes.

Jennifer Jahromi, Director

herefordfoodbank@aol.com