Food, Agriculture & Nutrition Nonprofits in Maryland

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THE FUND ADMINISTERS A LABOR-MANAGEMENT COOPERATION COMMITTEE. THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THIS FUND IS TO IMPROVE LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN LABOR AND MANAGEMENT.

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THE MARYLAND FOOD BANK IS A NONPROFIT HUNGER-RELIEF ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FEEDING PEOPLE, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES, AND ENDING HUNGER FOR MORE MARYLANDERS.

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TO MANAGE LEXINGTON MARKET ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF BALTIMORE.

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SPECIALIZING IN SERVICES TO THE AGING, MEALS ON WHEELS OF CENTRAL MARYLAND SERVES HOMEBOUND AGING AND DISABLED ADULTS TO KEEP THEM LIVING SAFELY AND INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES. BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS, HOME-DELIVERED MEALS AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES, MOWCM IMPACTS REDUCES HEALTH DISPARITIES, IMPROVES HEALTH OUTCOMES AND SUPPORTS SUCCESSFUL AGING.

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THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT, SEC. 302(C)(9) AND THE LABOR-MANAGEMENT COOPERATION ACT OF 1974 TO ADVANCE THE COLLECTIVELY-BARGAINED FINISHING INDUSTRIES THROUGH COMMUNICATION, TRUST, AND MUTUAL RESPECT BETWEEN THE INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES, AFL-CIO (IUPAT), THE FINISHING CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION, AND THE SIGNATORY EMPLOYERS OF IUPAT. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE: (1) PRIMARY RESOURCE FOR THE LEADER EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE, AND NETWORKING THAT IMPROVES THE CAPABILITIES OF THE UNIONIZED FINISHING INDUTRY'S WORKFORCE. (2) RECOGNIZED LEADER OF A LABOR-MANAGEMENT COOPERATIVE APPROACH TO ADVANCE THE COLLECTIVELY-BARGAINED FINISHING INDUSTRY; AND (3) DRIVING FORCE IN EXPANDING THE COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES TO ADDITIONAL FINISHING INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION AND UNION ENTITIES AT ALL LEVELS.

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TO COORDINATE THE EFFORTS OF OUR VOLUNTEERS TO PRESENT THE ANNUAL MONTGOMERY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL FAIR. WE ALSO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE AND PRESERVATION OF AGRICULTURE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY AND EDUCATING FAIR PATRONS AND THE COMMUNITY REGARDING AGRICULTURAL RELATED TOPICS.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR NUTRITION, INC. (ASN) WAS ESTABLISHED TO ADVANCE HEALTH AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED NUTRITION. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES DESIGNED TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE, CREATE AND STRENGTHEN ENGAGEMENT, AND INCREASE IMPACT OF ASN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF ADVANCING THE SCIENCE, EDUCATION AND PRACTICE OF NUTRITION.

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IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN SOUTHWEST BALTIMORE BY PROVIDING SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES THAT PROMOTE HOPE, PERSONAL DIGNITY AND GROWTH IN A WELCOMING, SAFE AND RESPECTFUL ENVIRONMENT.

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MANNA FOOD CENTER, INC STRIVES TO END HUNGER IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND FOOD DISTRIBUTION. MANNA'S VISION IS A FOOD SYSTEM WHERE ALL PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES HAVE ACCESS TO NUTRITIOUS, APPROPRIATE FOOD SO THEY CAN BE FULL PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Food, Agriculture and Nutrition major group area.

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WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES, NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND CONCERNED CITIZENS TO PROVIDE GROCERIES, SELF-SUFFICENCY ASSESSMENTS, TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES TO LOCAL FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN NEED.

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IMPROVE PATIENT CARE BY ADVANCING THE SCIENCE & PRACTICE OF CLINICAL NUTRITION & METABOLISM.

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AACFB ALLEVIATES FOOD INSECURITY IN AA COUNTY BY PARTNERING ACROSS OUR COMMUNITY (SEE SCHEDULE O)TO OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE NOURISHING FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS IN NEED.

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MARYLAND FARM BUREAU, INC. IS AN AGRICULTURAL, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROTECT AND GROW MARYLAND AGRICULTURE AND PRESERVE RURAL LIFE.

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FIRST FRUITS FARM RAISES AND DISTRIBUTES FRESH PRODUCE TO VARIOUS SHELTERS, SOUP KITCHENS AND FOOD BANKS IN THE BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, CENTRAL PENSYLVANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA AREAS.

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PROJECT AIMED AT CREATING JOBS AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY FOCUSED ON THE FOOD INDUSTRY.

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SODEXO FOUNDATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERY CHILD IN THE UNITED STATES, ESPECIALLY THOSE MOST AT-RISK, GROWS UP WITH DEPENDABLE ACCESS TO ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD TO ENABLE THEM TO LEAD A HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIFE.

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PROVIDE UNION REPRESENTATION FOR ITS MEMBERS TO THE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYERS.

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RENTAL OF LAND TO HOLD FREDERICK COUNTY FAIR. TO PROMOTE AGRICULTURE IN FREDERICK COUNTY, MARYLAND.

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TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD WEEKLY IN A WAY THAT ENHANCES HUMAN DIGNITY.