Give to the Maryland Food Bank this Season

Many people wonder what the most helpful type of food items are for a food pantry.

According to the Maryland Food Bank, the list includes easy-to-open, healthy options:

• Fruit cups (in juice) MOST NEEDED

• Rice MOST NEEDED

• shelf-stable milk

• breakfast items

• peanut butter

• jelly

• 100% juice

• pasta

• low sodium pasta sauce

• instant mashed potatoes

• canned chicken, salmon, tuna

• boxed 'meal makers'

• canned soups

• canned beans

• nuts or seeds

• canned vegetables

• toiletries

Some are surprised to see toiletries on the list -- but consider the cost of some basic grooming items and you'll understand why these everyday items are so appreciated!

Please keep in mind when shopping for your donations:

• Pop-top cans are preferred so that recipients won't need a can opener to use the items.

• Families and individuals use Food Banks. Please do not send in 'bulk' or 'industrial sized' items.

The Jovian Concepts food drive for the Maryland Food Bank runs now through February 13. Items can be dropped off at our headquarters where you'll find bins conveniently located in the lobby. If you are out of state or out of ideas, gift cards to Wegmans are also welcomed and can be mailed to:

Jovian Concepts attn: FOOD DRIVE

1362 Mellon Road, Suite 180

Hanover, MD 21076

About Jovian Concepts, Inc.

Jovian Concepts, Inc. provides unique on-site technical services to agencies of the United States government. Founded in 2009 by Richard Scheper, Ph.D., Jovian Concepts is based in Maryland and is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans.

For more information about Jovian Concepts, visit www.jovianconcepts.com.