<p>The&nbsp;<a href="http://frac.org/">Food Research and Action Center</a>&nbsp;(FRAC) established Maryland Hunger Solutions (MDHS) as a project to fight hunger and improve the nutrition, health, and well-being of children and families in Maryland. The initiative was launched in the fall of 2007 and is modeled on the successful&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dchunger.org/">D.C. Hunger Solutions</a>&nbsp;(DCHS) Initiative that began in 2002.</p> <p>Maryland Hunger Solutions uses a three-pronged strategy to overcome barriers and create self-sustaining connections between Maryland residents and nutritious foods. Maryland Hunger Solutions works with state and community partners to seek to:</p> <ul> <li>Maximize participation in all federal nutrition programs through a combination of removal of obstacles to participation, close work with social service agencies and outreach.</li> <li>Educate the public and key stakeholders both to the stark reality of hunger&rsquo;s existence in Maryland and to solutions that are already at hand.</li> <li>Improve public policies to end hunger, reduce poverty, and promote nutrition.</li> </ul>