4.5M Pounds Of Food, 1.3M Meals Distributed In Prince George's

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD — Prince George's County on June 21 celebrated the one-year anniversary of its food assistance initiative, Stand Up & Deliver. County Executive Angela Alsobrooks marked the occasion with a meal distribution at Iverson Mall in Hillcrest Heights. She was joined by:

• The Prince George’s County Council
• Rosie Allen-Herring, president and CEO of United Way National Capital Area
• Rev. Tony Lee, pastor of Community of Hope AME
• Nonprofit and food partners

"We put our head and hearts together to serve one another," Alsobrooks said in a video. "Our story is one of grit, determination and love. Prince Georgians are proud to care, and I am so proud of you."

We recently recognized the 1-year anniversary of Stand Up and Deliver, one of the many impactful ways that Prince Georgians worked hard to take care of each other during the pandemic. I am #PrinceGeorgesProud of the way this community came together to serve one another. pic.twitter.com/kmR9SkQENd
— County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (@CEXAlsobrooks) June 22, 2021

Stand Up & Deliver debuted during the coronavirus pandemic, which forced more than 90,000 county residents out of work. Since launching in May 2020, the effort has distributed more than 1.3 million meals, or 4.5 million pounds of food, to residents in need.

The operation now partners with 21 nonprofits and has 23 distribution locations. Alsobrooks confirmed that this weekly assistance will continue through at least January 2022.

Today we held a grocery and food distribution to recognize the one-year anniversary of our Stand Up & Deliver program. Over the past year, we have distributed more than 4.5 million pounds of food to provide 1.3 million meals. pic.twitter.com/33bW86osWs
— County Executive Angela Alsobrooks (@CEXAlsobrooks) June 22, 2021

To learn about food resources in Prince Georges County, head to this website and follow Alsobrooks on Twitter for regular updates. Click here to make a donation.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2021, about 42 million Americans may not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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