11/19/2009
source - MTA

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MTA And Dunkin’ Donuts Partner for Holiday Food Drive
 

(Baltimore, MD), November 19, 2009 – The Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) in a continuing partnership with Dunkin’ Donuts will sponsor a food drive in support of the Maryland Food Bank on Monday, November 23, 2009 from 5:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at the Timonium Light Rail stop. The Maryland Food Bank will accept non-perishable food items, personal products and monetary donations to benefit families in need. A list of the most needed items is attached. Dunkin’ Donuts will give away free samples of their breakfast sandwich to anyone who donates, while supplies last.
 
“MTA employees value the relationships we have with our customers and communities, said Paul J. Wiedefeld. “We take pride in supporting the communities we serve. We encourage everyone to join us at this food drive as the needs of many have never been greater.” 

Our Partners:
 
The Maryland Food Bank, an affiliate of America’s Second Harvest and the only food bank serving the entire State, was founded in 1979. The Maryland Food Bank supplies free food for over 50,000 Marylanders each week who otherwise would go hungry or not eat enough, including families with children, the elderly, the homeless, the homebound, low-income workers, the recently unemployed, and people with AIDS and other health problems. Dunkin’ Donuts, which started in 1950, is the largest coffee and baked goods chain in the world.
 
For general information on MTA service, visit the MTA website at www.mtamaryland.com.  Customers can also call the MTA Transit Information Center Monday through Friday from 6 A.M. to 7 P.M. at 410-539-5000 
(TTY 410-539-3497) or 866-RIDE-MTA (866-743-3682). To sign-up to receive email announcements about service modifications and delays, go to www.mtamaryland.com  and click “Email Notification.” 

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MEDIA CONTACTS: 
Jawauna Greene               Cheron Victoria Wicker
Office: (410) 767-3936      Office: 410-767-3936
Cellular: 443-392-2983     Cellular: 443-386-8605

  MOST NEEDED ITEMS
(no glass, please) 


MEAT & PROTEIN                                                       NON-FOOD ITEMS
• Canned meat, ham and                                          Toothpaste
  chicken                                                                        Toothbrushes
• Peanut Butter                                                             Bar Soap
• Macaroni and cheese                                              Deodorant
• Canned stews and soups                                      Toilet Paper
  Canned tuna and salmon                                       Plastic/Paper plates and cups
• Nuts and seeds                                                        Sanitary  napkins and tampons
• Dried canned beans
• Powdered Milk 
                                                                                        FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
  Breads & Cereals                                                     Canned fruits and  juices
  Oatmeal                                                                      Canned vegetables
  Breakfast cereal                                                       Canned soup
  Rice and rice cakes
  Pasta

BABY PRODUCTS
Diapers
Infant formula
Dry box baby food