The Food Project is the flagship program of UEmpower of Maryland, built to confront two urgent challenges in Southwest Baltimore:
food insecurity and youth unemployment.

In the heart of 21223 — where high unemployment, low high school completion rates, and barriers such as crime and substance use continue to impact families — The Food Project serves as both a safety net and a launchpad for opportunity.

We employ and train at-risk youth to prepare and distribute fresh, nutritious meals and essential resources to the community. Through hands-on workforce development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities, young people gain job skills, confidence, and purpose — breaking cycles of poverty while becoming part of the solution.

At the same time, we provide consistent access to meals, emergency food support, and connections to critical wraparound services for individuals and families in need.

The result is more than food.
It is empowerment.
It is stability.

It is a pathway forward — built by the community, for the community.

Popup Market:

424 S. Pulaski Street Baltimore, MD 21223
The doors open at 9am. Come out of the cold and stay warm with hot coffee and soup while connecting with our partner services.

TUESDAYS
10:00 Popup Market 

THURSDAYS
10:00 Popup Market w/ Cooking Demos

SATURDAYS
9:00 Popup Market

Delivered Meals

1X / Week
Each week our FREE meals are prepared and delivered with love for the food insecure and vulnerable of Southwest Baltimore. Each meal also creates a job for the local youth. Fill out the following registration form to receive meals and other resources: