Thousands of pounds of food collected in annual statewide food drive for Hunger Action Month

The Maryland Department of Transportation completed Operation Orange as part of September’s Hunger Action Month. Trucks of donated food were transported to the Maryland Food Bank and sorted for redistribution to those in need.

Groups see boost in community service turnout for Martin Luther King Day

WASHINGTON – Some community organizations, churches and schools hosting service projects throughout the nation this weekend in recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day say they are experiencing an increase in participation. Hundreds of thousands of Americans join together every…

Picking for purpose: Department of Juvenile Services youth maintain Maryland orchard for a cause

Twenty teen boys scattered across an apple orchard to pick for the needy.

Baltimore Bookstore is Giving Away Books for Free

It all started with a conversation in a bar. Now, a local bookstore is giving away books to anyone who walks through its door.

Maryland Inaugural Service Events Run From Capoeira to Canned Food

More than 30 service events will be held across Maryland as part of the National Day of Service on Jan. 19 in conjunction with President Barack Obama’s inauguration the next day.