(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) — Somerset Law Enforcement Unites to Tackle Hunger (SLEUTH), a partnership of Somerset County law enforcement agencies, led by the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack, held a Thanksgiving food distribution event today for more than 30 families in the area.
In addition to the Maryland State Police, agencies partnering to distribute food to 53 children and 65 adults in time for the Thanksgiving holiday included the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland Natural Resources Police, and Department of Social Services.
“I’m happy that we can help those who need food for Thanksgiving,” said Princess Anne Barrack Commander Lt. Patrick Metzger, who created the SLEUTH initiative in 2015 in an effort to bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity in Somerset County. “Knowing that the population of Somerset is one of the poorest in the state with one of the highest rates of food insecurity, it’s good to know that we can provide a little help and happiness during the holiday season.”
Throughout the year, SLEUTH provides outreach, activities and supplies for food insecure families throughout Somerset County. The law enforcement agencies work closely with the departments of Juvenile Services, Social Services, and Somerset County Public Schools to select families for targeted outreach that includes a quarterly food distribution, nutrition and healthy eating information, cooking instructions, connections to community resources.
Many of the families served by SLEUTH have at-risk youth with DJS or DSS involvement or are eligible for Free and Reduced Meals through Somerset County Public Schools. Maryland Food Bank provides non-perishable food and meats for distribution.
SLEUTH’s initiatives are funded in part by the Somerset County Local Management Board.
CONTACT: Office of Media Communications – 410-653-4236 or Lt. Patrick Metzger, Princess Anne Barrack 443-260-3700
In addition to the Maryland State Police, agencies partnering to distribute food to 53 children and 65 adults in time for the Thanksgiving holiday included the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, U.S. Coast Guard, Maryland Natural Resources Police, and Department of Social Services.
“I’m happy that we can help those who need food for Thanksgiving,” said Princess Anne Barrack Commander Lt. Patrick Metzger, who created the SLEUTH initiative in 2015 in an effort to bring awareness to the issue of food insecurity in Somerset County. “Knowing that the population of Somerset is one of the poorest in the state with one of the highest rates of food insecurity, it’s good to know that we can provide a little help and happiness during the holiday season.”
Throughout the year, SLEUTH provides outreach, activities and supplies for food insecure families throughout Somerset County. The law enforcement agencies work closely with the departments of Juvenile Services, Social Services, and Somerset County Public Schools to select families for targeted outreach that includes a quarterly food distribution, nutrition and healthy eating information, cooking instructions, connections to community resources.
Many of the families served by SLEUTH have at-risk youth with DJS or DSS involvement or are eligible for Free and Reduced Meals through Somerset County Public Schools. Maryland Food Bank provides non-perishable food and meats for distribution.
SLEUTH’s initiatives are funded in part by the Somerset County Local Management Board.
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CONTACT: Office of Media Communications – 410-653-4236 or Lt. Patrick Metzger, Princess Anne Barrack 443-260-3700