Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore works to preserve and enhance Jewish life. It addresses charitable, educational, religious, humanitarian, health, cultural and social service needs of the Jewish community in Israel and throughout the world. The organization provides programs for seniors to live independently and offers Jewish education for children. It additionally offers life-sustaining food packages to hungry Jews. The organization has a housing and community development agency that maintains affordable housing, improves public spaces, encourages neighborhood investment and enhances quality of life. Its Jewish Vocational Services offers career opportunities for jobless and homeless individuals and to middle class families. Located in Baltimore, Jewish Community Federation also provides educational and social programs, including after school activities, retreats and Shabbat events.
Founded in 1927, Merchants Terminal Corporation is one of the oldest and the largest temperature controlled logistics company in the state of Maryland. The company offers a full line of services, such as warehousing, transportation, import/export, blast freezing, USDA inspections, tempering, repacking and rail transloads. In addition, it provides distribution services throughout the eastern United States. The firm has associations with The World Group, International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses, World Food Logistics Organization, American Frozen Food Institute, USA Poultry & Egg Export Council and Affiliated Warehouse Companies Inc.
