HISTORY

When local churches in Edgewood began noting an increase in the number of calls asking for assistance with food in the Spring of 1992, two young mothers, Susan Graper and Joann Wigglesworth, began the process of organizing a soup kitchen to serve those in need in the Edgewood community.  They consulted with the Department of Social Services, the Office on Aging, and the Harford County Public Schools and determined that  a need existed for a food program to serve on Saturdays, since the senior centers, schools, and helping government agencies were closed.  With the support and sponsorship of 17 area churches, The Sharing Table opened in January 1993 at Presbury United Methodist Church in Edgewood.

The Sharing Table currently operates out of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Edgewood.  We serve an average of 80 guests every Saturday and distribute about 70 grocery bags to any guest who wants one.  We are currently sponsored by 21 member churches.

Susan Graper retired as President and Director of The Sharing Table in September 2007 after fifteen years of tireless and dedicated service to the Edgewood community.