Blessings in a Backpack

The LindaBen Foundation has added Prince George’s County in addition to Howard County in its partnership with Blessings in a Backpack! The Blessings in a Backpack program provides essential food every Friday to children who may otherwise go hungry over the weekend. Schools provide food to kids regularly throughout the week, but what happens whenContinue reading “Blessings in a Backpack”

Giving Tuesday: Save The Date

Save the date for #GivingTuesday on November 29. This year, we are sharing donors’ impact on kids’ lives by extending the season of thanks through Giving Tuesday! Together we give hunger-free weekends. For the time leading up to Giving Tuesday, we will highlight stories and thank you notes that real Blessings kids have shared withContinue reading “Giving Tuesday: Save The Date”

Bloomin’ 4 Good Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LindaBen Foundation, Anna Beavan (240-461-9442), abeavan@lindabenfoundation.org LINDABEN Celebrates Selection as a Giant Food Bloomin’ 4 Good Program Beneficiary Clarksville, Maryland – LINDABEN has been selected as a beneficiary of the Giant Food Bloomin’ 4 Good Program for the month of December. The Giant Food Bloomin’ 4 Good Program, which launched in JulyContinue reading “Bloomin’ 4 Good Program”

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN COLUMBIA, MD…

COUNTY RECEIVES GRANT FOR EQUALITY IN HEALTH The Howard County Health Department has been given a grant worth $463,369 to combat health disparities in the region. The money was granted from the US Department of Health and Human Services at the CDC, and from the Maryland Health Department. Cities such as Columbia will benefit fromContinue reading “WHAT’S HAPPENING IN COLUMBIA, MD…”

Capital Area Food Bank & TEFAP

Lindaben has partnered with the Capital Area Food Bank to help The Emergency Assistance Food Program (TEFAF), a federal program that helps supplement the diets of low-income Americans with emergency food assistance at no cost. USDA provides 100% American-grown USDA Foods and administrative funds to states to operate TEFAP. Community Pantry Food Distribution and LocationContinue reading “Capital Area Food Bank & TEFAP”