As Maryland continues their social distancing regulations in order to combat the coronavirus pandemic, Baltimore Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti and his wife Renee are looking to help those in need. The Stephen and Renee Bisciotti Foundation was thanked on Twitter by the Maryland Food Bank for donating $1 million.
This isn’t the first time the foundation has donated during the pandemic either. The Bisciottis previously donated $250,000 each to four non-profit charities, including the Maryland Food Bank, back in March.
The donations will help those less fortunate keep up as people shelter in place. While many have been stockpiling food and water through the pandemic, not everyone has the financial ability to do so, or even ensure regular meals. The Maryland Food Bank and their partners are expanding efforts to fight against food insecurity as more people lose income and the ability to keep their pantries well stocked during the pandemic. The Maryland Food Bank has also distributed grab-and-go meals as schools being closed has meant many kids don’t have access to school-provided food.