Mission Statement
Baltimore Hunger Project is dedicated to eliminating the growing problem of weekend childhood hunger by feeding bodies and minds. We are bridging the gap between Friday and Monday by consistently providing weekend food packages to children identified as food insecure, in a compassionate and dignified manner. We raise awareness about the effects of hunger by establishing partnerships with community members, other organizations, and decision makers.
Strengthen Bodies
By responding to acute needs of the children in our community, we are working to meet their nutritional needs and reduce their experience of hunger.
Empower Minds
By offering educational resources to children and families in need, we are supporting lasting food security with the ultimate goal to break the cycle of poverty.
Build Communities
By fostering a shared understanding, we are nurturing beneficial partnerships among individuals, corporations, and schools.
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.
Lynne B. Kahn
Founder and Executive Director
After years of providing thousands of lunches to homeless women and children from her garage and giving back to Baltimore in varying other ways, Founder and Executive Director Lynne B. Kahn, realized that solving poverty is complex, but feeding children is not. With dedicated volunteers, Baltimore Hunger Project (BHP) has been keeping kids full and in the classroom since November 2014. In its earliest days, BHP served 30 children in two elementary schools. Today, BHP is providing over 2,100 meals to children across the greater Baltimore area.
Baltimore Hunger Project works closely with social workers and guidance counselors at each partner school to identify and reach out to students and families in need. Since our food packages are discreetly tucked into the children’s backpacks, we can ensure the children receiving the food maintain their dignity and privacy. Along with their school partners, BHP measures success through assessment tools and other outcome measures.
The Board of Directors of Baltimore Hunger Project is comprised of eight members who have extensive not-for-profit, education, financial and legal, board management and fundraising experience. One hundred percent of the Board contributes to Baltimore Hunger Project’s fundraising efforts.
We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Federal Tax ID# 47-2281875.
9596 Deereco Road
Timonium, MD 21093
Monday – Thursday 9 AM – 4:30 PM
