What happens when the school bell rings, and a child has no meals waiting at home?

For thousands of Baltimore students, Friday means hunger—not rest. When the school week ends, so does access to breakfast and lunch. Many children face two long days without consistent meals. By Monday morning, they return to class distracted, tired, and struggling to learn.

Baltimore Hunger Project bridges this gap.
Each Friday, we quietly place weekend food bags filled with nutritious, child-friendly items into students’ backpacks—along with a handwritten note of encouragement reminding them they’re cared for.

We’re More Than a Meal. Beyond food, we provide hygiene products, birthday kits, and period supplies—resources that help children feel confident, supported, and ready to learn.

Every week, more than 2,600 students across 66 schools head home with food, dignity, and hope. Yet the need keeps growing. Our waiting list grows longer each month as more families struggle with food insecurity.

You can make an immediate difference.

$30 feeds a child for one month
$150 supports a student for a semester
$300 nourishes a child for the entire school year

Together, we can make sure no child in our community goes hungry—or feels forgotten—this weekend.