By Timothy Dashiell And Fern Shen
Under activist Kim Trueheart, the one-time city recreation center at 3901 Maine Avenue in northwest Baltimore has been a steady source of food and support.
She began providing federally funded breakfasts and lunches there seven years ago. In early 2020, as the pandemic struck, the program expanded to a Monday through Friday operation, distributing over 1,000 meals a week.
“The community loves it,” said Trueheart, noting that the fare includes ready-to-eat meals like spaghetti and chicken-and-grits prepared by popular local restaurants including Miss Shirley’s and Teavolve. She got Chef José Andrés’ renowned World Central Kitchen to pitch in, too.
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