Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. Secures $10,000 Donation for Baltimore Hunger Project Through Make More Happen™ Award

Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. has secured a $10,000 donation for Baltimore Hunger Project through Liberty Mutual’s 2026 Make More Happen™ Awards program, helping the nonprofit continue its work providing weekend food and resources to children experiencing food insecurity throughout Baltimore City and Baltimore County.

Initially Maury Donnelly & Parr received a $5,000 donation through the Liberty Mutual® 2026 Make More Happen™ Awards for its partnership with Baltimore Hunger Project. After the story was featured on the official Make More Happen microsite at https://www.agentgiving.com/maury-donnelly-parr/, the agency and nonprofit then rallied community support to achieve over 750 combined votes and comments – triggering a matching donation and bringing the total to $10,000.

The full $10,000 Make More Happen Award will help Baltimore Hunger Project expand its reach to even more children facing food insecurity. With just $30 providing a month’s worth of weekend meals for one child, the donation will make a meaningful difference for children and families across the Baltimore community.

Since 2024, Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. has proudly supported Baltimore Hunger Project, inspired by the organization’s mission to ensure children have reliable access to nutritious food outside of the school week. Located just minutes from the agency’s headquarters in Cockeysville, the nonprofit’s work has become a meaningful way for employees to give back to their local community.

The agency’s support is both hands-on and consistent. Groups of approximately 20 employees volunteer at Baltimore Hunger Project’s warehouse, where they pack care packages filled with shelf-stable food that fit discreetly into children’s backpacks for the weekend. During a typical two-hour volunteer session, the team assembles nearly 600 food packages. Employees who are unable to volunteer in person also contribute by writing handwritten notes of encouragement that are included in each backpack, offering children not only nourishment but also a reminder that their community cares.

Before volunteers begin packing, Baltimore Hunger Project invites participants to reflect on the realities of childhood food insecurity by sharing personal stories and experiences, whether their own or those of someone they know. The conversation provides powerful perspective and reinforces the lasting impact even a few hours of volunteer service can have.

"You leave the event with such profound understanding and a will to do more," said Joslyn Bredholt, Director of Marketing, Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. "You think about how hard it could possibly be to experience food insecurity at such a young age."

Through its ongoing partnership with Baltimore Hunger Project, Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc. is helping ensure more children arrive at school on Monday mornings nourished, focused and ready to learn, giving them the opportunity to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

“Recognizing independent agents’ dedication to their communities and nonprofit partners is what the Make More Happen Awards are all about,” said Jody Bittner, Senior Territory Manager, Liberty Mutual Insurance. “Maury Donnelly & Parr, Inc.’s commitment to Baltimore Hunger Project demonstrates how local volunteerism can help remove barriers to education and create brighter futures for children throughout the Baltimore community.”

Throughout 2026, Liberty Mutual Insurance will select up to 36 independent agencies nationwide for a Make More Happen Award, donating up to $360,000 to nonprofits they support. Agencies become eligible for the award by submitting applications that highlight their commitment to a specific cause.