St. Mary’s County, MD – The most recent census recorded the state of Maryland’s population at nearly six million. Though the median household income is more than $70,000, over 75,000 people do not have enough to eat; and many in the state earn too much to qualify for federal or state relief. This means that thousands of Marylanders rely on local food banks to meet their needs, and food banks rely on the help of local communities.
The St. Mary’s County Tennis Association (SMCTA) has gotten together each winter season for the past six years to raise money and collect canned goods and donations for the Maryland Food Bank. It is the annual charity tennis event, Feast of Slammin’.
Feast or Slammin’ is a fun and casual, king-of-the-court doubles tournament with 24 players who compete for the sole purpose of raising money toward improving the lives of Marylanders in need. It takes place during the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and all players are welcome to participate. This year the SMCTA raised over $750 and 68 pounds of food.
The St. Mary’s County Tennis Association was formed in 1997 in an effort to grow tennis in neighboring counties and to promote teamwork, respect, discipline, and honesty through tennis as a lifetime sport. To participate in future events or for more information, please visit the SMCTA webpage at http://stmarystennis.org.
