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As we navigate this new world together, we continue to be inspired by the generosity and commitment we have seen throughout our community. We are reminded that our community is strong, and that we are all in this together.
While our normal operations of wholesale and event catering came to a halt in March due to COVID-19, we have increased our production in a number of other capacities to provide over 60,000 meals to our community members in need.
Here's what we've been up to:
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Distributing Food To Families in Need in East Baltimore
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Planted in East Baltimore, the City Seeds headquarters has become a hub for connecting our neighbors and community members with resources like fresh food, during the pandemic. Mayor Young and his team, Councilman Stokes, the Broadway East and Oliver Community Associations, and many other incredible volunteers recently came together at City Seeds HQ to distribute food to community members experiencing food insecurity, in partnership with Maryland Food Bank. The food, provided by Maryland Food Bank, can be picked up by local community members in a safe and socially distant environment, who may otherwise have limited access to grocery stores or limited funding to purchase food. A big thank you to MD Food Bank for their dedication to feeding Marylanders, and to Feesers Food for the equipment to keep things moving smoothly all day. We are proud to be a part of the essential work happening in Baltimore to keep families safe and fed.
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Meal Deliveries To First Responders and Populations in Need
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The COVID-19 crisis has increased food insecurity, especially for low-income and at-risk individuals, and access to healthy, nutritious food remains a critical need. Our response has been to pivot from our catering business lines to provide high-volume food production and delivery for individuals and communities experiencing food insecurity. During the last month, City Seeds:
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Prepared and delivered over 300 meals to medical workers and first responders at several local hospitals, including FutureCare-Lochearn and the Respiratory ICU at Johns Hopkins, funded by donations, and in partnership with our local food truck partner, Spinning Cups.
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Was awarded a contract to prepare and deliver nearly 20,000 meals to over 350 students experiencing food insecurity amid school closures, in coordination with Baltimore City Schools. This critical service will provide meals for students in need.
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Collaborated on a grant with Humanim’s Behavioral Health division to prepare and deliver 4,000 healthy, nutritious, heat-and-eat meals to individuals and families experiencing homelessness over the next 6 weeks, while providing jobs for individuals experiencing barriers to employment.
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Is preparing and delivering 625 meals to Humanim-supported adults with disabilities residing in the community, which supports Humanim’s essential staff and protects consumers by reducing their trips into the community.
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Is preparing and delivering over 8,800 meals to senior citizens in the East Baltimore community, in partnership with the New Broadway East Community Association, and funded by the COVID-19 Food Stability Fund / Fund for Educational Excellence.
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Collaborated on a grant with BUILD and ReBuild Metro to prepare and deliver over 44,000 healthy, nutritious, ready to heat meals to at-risk, low-income individuals and families experiencing food insecurity in the East Baltimore community. This critical initiative is funded by the France-Merrick Foundation, Abell Foundation, Rauch Foundation, The Bernard Family, United Way of Central Maryland, and The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc., where Humanim leveraged its grant from the Baltimore Rotary to kick off food preparation and delivery.
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School of Food & Charm City Night Market Team Up to Bring You Virtual Cooking Classes
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Photos by: Bounme Phetdavone | @king_boomi
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City Seeds’ School of Food recently teamed up with Charm City Night Market to host the first ever Night Market Online! In collaboration with local partners, we brought participants access to two of Baltimore’s best Filipino chefs - Chef Rey Eugenio & Chef Chris Katzaman - as they cooked two iconic Filipino dishes.
Thanks to our amazing supporters, this was a SOLD OUT event. More to come, so get ready for the next class!
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Please consider supporting City Seeds' continued COVID-19 response efforts by providing meal donations to individuals and families in need.
Your donation will directly support the preparation and delivery of meals to low-income families and individuals who are experiencing food insecurity during the pandemic, while providing much needed jobs to individuals experiencing barriers to employment.
As a Humanim social enterprise, your donation is tax-deductible and eligible for the chartible contribution provisions in the 2020 CARES Act.
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We hope that all of you and your loved ones are safe and well.
Thank you so much for your continued support and partnership.
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