Regional food distributor asks Carroll County to help fill shortfall as state contract funding shrinks

Feb 25, 2026

A regional food-distribution presenter told Carroll County officials that changes in federal/state funding are creating a 15–20% shortfall in the program contract (about $100,000 regionally) and asked the county to consider helping to fill the local portion to avoid interruptions to local food pantries.

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A regional food-distribution representative (identified in the record as a presenter) told Carroll County officials that changes in federal and state funding for USDA surplus-food programs have left a funding gap that could disrupt local food-pantry operations.

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