Mary Ann Willey has been an enthusiastic MtM volunteer for the last two years. In her volunteer capacity Mary Ann has spent numerous hours each week helping fill and distribute food bags at schools; and also assisting at the food give-aways by packing and handing out grocery bags to families. Mary Ann also delivers MtM food bags to homebound seniors who may have limited mobility or use a wheelchair. Occasionally, Mary Ann prepares home cooked meals and delivers them to elderly residents who have trouble driving to the food give-away events. Mary Ann describes her work with Midshore Meals til Monday as an amazing and humbling experience; one that has allowed her to help so many people in need. The community service experience has been a positive outlet for Mary Ann in the years since her husband passed away providing her the opportunity to help others and work with like-minded Midshore Meals til Monday volunteers. Mary Ann received a 2021 Exceptional Volunteer Award for her many contributions to the work and mission of MtM. 

Mary Ann has deep family roots in Dorchester County where she has lived most of her life. She graduated from Cambridge South Dorchester High School and currently lives a few houses away from her childhood home. Mary Ann started a family bakery business in recent years that is affectionately called “Funny Farm Fresh.” Mary Ann enjoys working alongside her children and grandchildren running the family business where everyone lends a hand and their expertise. They sell an array of tasty bakery items and fresh eggs at the Vienna Farmer’s Market every Friday, at the Hebron Farmer’s Market on Sundays, and by special order. The Vienna Farmer’s Market was started three years ago by MtM and the Town of Vienna to serve the needs of this small community. In partnership with the Maryland Food Bank, the Vienna Farmer’s Market offers free food and produce for those who need assistance, and sales by several vendors that sell produce, small gifts, and baked goods.