1 in 2 Baltimore County Public School students live in poverty.
They lack the basics that kids need to focus, learn, and thrive — and struggle to make the most of school.
You can set local students up for success.
Partner with the Student Support Network to bring them supplies, carefree school days, and the confidence to be their best.
The Student Support Network provides food, basic necessities, and advocacy to support the well-being of Baltimore County Public School students in need.

Rooms of Support
We meet students where they are. Twenty school-based Rooms of Support areas stocked with food, school supplies, clothing, and personal care products — all free to children who need them.

Advocacy
Aiming to create systemic change, we speak up for the needs of students living in poverty, whose voices tend to be heard the least. We advocate for change through policy, budget, and awareness.

Meeting Emergency Needs
Devastating emergencies — a fire, a global pandemic, death of a parent – happen,and we spring into action to help prevent further harm to children.
Read The Latest News From Our Blog
WYPR Interview With The Network Focuses On Sharp Increase In Children Who Qualify For Free Lunches
66% of BCPS students now qualify for free or reduced meals, a significant increase from 44% just five years ago. Founder, Laurie Taylor-Mitchell, and supporter,...
Baltimore County Updates List Of Food Pantries January 20
Baltimore County has updated its list of food pantries, with addresses, schedules of operation, and in some cases, contact information. For the complete list of...
The Network’s Annual Report Is Now Available
The recent news of the massive jump in BCPS students qualifying for free and reduced meals shook us -- and it validated all of the hard work we put in during...
Sister Act: A Story Of Extraordinary Volunteers
Crisi Suarez and Cari Santiago are identical twin sisters. They look alike, they sound alike, and they even serve alike. Both having been active PTA members for...
Our Network Founder And Executive Director Talk With T.J. Smith On The 2BMore Podcast
Need a podcast to listen to? Check out our Founder, Laurie Taylor-Mitchell, and our Executive Director, Rina Rhyne, talking with T.J. Smith of the 2BMore podcast...
Once Again, Our Community Rallied To Provide Thanksgiving To Our Network Families!
We have so much to be thankful for this year! We were able to provide turkeys, fresh produce, and canned goods to our Network schools thanks to a great effort from...
Helping Students In Need
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