Vision Statement

All children in our community have access to the food and the support they need to pursue healthy, promising futures.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Baltimore Hunger Project is a community serving children in the Greater Baltimore area. Our Board, staff, and volunteers comprise a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community in which all employees and volunteers know they are valued and respected, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, sexual orientation or identity, education or disability.

We acknowledge and embrace diverse life experiences and heritages.

We listen to all voices and perspectives.

We cultivate an inclusive community and treat everyone equitably.

Our History

Lynne B. Kahn
Founder and Executive Director

Baltimore Hunger Project began with a simple belief: feeding children shouldn’t be complicated.

After years of preparing thousands of lunches from her garage for homeless women and children, Founder and Executive Director Lynne B. Kahn recognized a devastating gap — what happens to children who depend on school meals once the weekend begins? In November 2014, driven by compassion and community, she launched Baltimore Hunger Project (BHP) to ensure no child in Baltimore goes hungry between Friday and Monday.

What started as a grassroots effort serving just 30 children in two schools has grown into a lifeline for more than 2,600 students across 66 schools throughout Baltimore City and County. This growth reflects not only the deep need for weekend food support but also the incredible power of volunteers, donors, and school partners united by one purpose: to remove barriers to learning by fighting weekend hunger.

Each week, school social workers and counselors identify students most in need. Volunteers then pack and deliver weekend food bags—filled with healthy, child-friendly meals, and sometimes essential resources like hygiene products, birthday kits, and period supplies. Bags are placed discreetly into students’ backpacks, preserving dignity while providing critical nourishment and stability for entire families.

Volunteers are the heartbeat of BHP. Hundreds of individuals and groups join us every week to pack, deliver, organize, and uplift our mission. Their commitment ensures thousands of children return to school each Monday nourished, focused, and ready to thrive.

As we look to the future, Baltimore Hunger Project is committed to expanding our reach and our impact — serving more children, advocating for lasting solutions to food insecurity, and inspiring a compassionate community that believes in “more than a meal.”

We invite you to be part of our story. Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, together we can ensure that no child in Baltimore faces hunger — or the weekend — alone.

Board of Directors

The Baltimore Hunger Project Board of Directors is made up of eight dedicated members with diverse expertise in non-profit management, education, finance, medical, and fundraising. Each board member brings valuable leadership and strategic insight, ensuring the continued growth and success of our mission. Importantly, 100% of our Board actively participates in fundraising efforts, demonstrating their deep commitment to combating food insecurity and supporting Baltimore’s children.