The Covid-19 crisis has presented difficult problems for many of our Lower Shore nonprofit organizations. Just as demand for many of their services has increased, donations have fallen and fundraising events have been shut down. Here are some of the many deserving organizations that you might consider helping.
With so many people out of work and food becoming costlier and scarcer, hunger is a growing concern. The Maryland Food Bank is working to feed those who are in need and distribute food to food pantries across the state. Their Eastern Shore location in Salisbury is very active, distributing food to more than 200 food pantries and partners on the Eastern Shore. Learn more about the Maryland Food Bank and their Salisbury location by clicking HERE. Your donation will help them support those in need on the Eastern Shore.
The Worcester County Developmental Center continues to operate through this crisis providing meaningful employment and residential living to people with intellectual disabilities. Their need is great as they have lost many fundraising activities but cannot abandon or cut back their critical services. Consider making a donation to support their activities or purchasing some of their beautiful and natural glycerin soaps. You can see the selection and make a purchase HERE. Learn more about the programs and activities of Worcester County Developmental Center by clicking HERE.
The Recover Resource Center in Salisbury is continuing to operate their Safe Station for those suffering from drug or alcohol addiction and seeking help. You can learn more and contribute by clicking HERE.
The homeless are suffering more than most in this crisis. Hope and Life Outreach in Salisbury is continuing to serve the homeless there. Along with many other organizations, they have had to close their thrift shop until things improve, thus cutting off a significant portion of their income. Click HERE to see what they are doing and how to support their program.
Worcester Youth and Family Services is providing food and family care supplies to needy families in the Berlin area. Like many other nonprofits, they have had to cancel fundraising events and need donations to support their operations. Click HERE to learn about them and donate to their programs.
There are dozens of other nonprofits that need your help. Please consider donating to your favorite local nonprofit during this difficult time to help them survive and to provide necessary services to those in need.
