MHLA Members Gather in Baltimore to Support Local Students Through Stanley Snacks Initiative
Baltimore, MD - The Maryland Hotel Lodging Association (MHLA) proudly announces the successful Baltimore City Council of MHLA Event held at the William Fell in Baltimore. Hospitality leaders joined together for an afternoon of networking, community service, and shared commitment to supporting local youth through the Stanley Snacks program.
Hosted in the historic William Fell Tavern, adjacent to the hotel’s lobby, the event welcomed general managers and hotel leaders from MHLA member properties and Allied member companies from across the state. Attendees collaborated to assemble 90 snack packs, all of which will be distributed to students facing food insecurity at a participating Baltimore City school.
Additionally, because of support from the sponsors listed below, Onahlea Shimunek, Chair of the Baltimore City Council of MHLA, announced a $1,500 donation will be made to Stanley Snacks to help expand snack access for students who benefit from the program.
MHLA extends sincere appreciation to the sponsors whose support made this donation possible:
Gold Sponsor
- Ecolab
Silver Sponsors
- Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
- Best Western Plus Hotel & Conference Center-Baltimore
- Ferguson Facilities Supply
- Great Wolf Lodge Maryland
- Hampton Inn & Suites Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Hilton Baltimore
- Hyatt Regency Baltimore Inner Harbor
- Marriott BWI Airport
- Ogletree Deakins
The afternoon also featured remarks from MHLA leadership and an introduction to Stanley Snacks Founder/Executive Director, Melissa Martin, who highlighted the growing needs of Baltimore students and the importance of consistent community support. A representative from Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle School school, Ashley Antonsen Smith, Community School Director, attended the event to share firsthand how the Stanley Snacks program impacts her students.
