University of Maryland Medical System awards $2.3M in grants to address statewide food insecurity

“We hold seriously the critical role of our hospitals and member organizations as anchor institutions in local communities,” said Mohan Suntha, president and CEO of UMMS, in a statement. “We recognize the importance not only of providing world-class health care but also working beyond the physical walls of our hospitals to serve as an engine to help drive economic and societal change in Maryland’s communities in which we are privileged to serve.”

Among the grant recipients is Baltimore Community Lending. They will partner with Cureate, a woman-owned small business that’s building a food and beverage supply, to provide “technical assistance, education, training and capacity building” to farmers, growers, bakers, and manufacturers. 

“This grant will provide valuable training and technical assistance to entrepreneurs to help their businesses thrive and provide jobs and fresh food to the community,” said Cureate founder and CEO Kim Bryden in a statement. 

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