Anne Arundel County food bank sees outpouring of donations after break-in

CROWNSVILLE, Md. - Tis the season for giving, but a group of thieves had taking on their mind when the broke into the Anne Arundel County Food and Resource bank earlier this month. They stole seven computers and monitors, several printers and a 52-inch flat screen television.

"I was heart broken," said Bruce Michalec, who started the non-profit to help people in need. Last year, the Food and Resource Bank gave away 50,000 bags of food to 35,000 families.

Michalec says he knows there are a lot of people who depend on his generosity. "We got to stay open, they need us."

And now, Michalec needed the help of the community. The outpouring of donations was more than he could have dreamed.

County Executive John Leopold donated five computers and monitors to get the Food and Resource Bank back up and running.

And today, the Anne Arundel County Board of Education dropped off a $13,000 check.

"People have been very generous," said Michalec. He says despite the bad economy and the robbery, his organization will be in better shape than it was last year thanks to the generosity of those who know how important his work is.

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