Looking at her empty shelves Brenda DiCarlo, the program manager of the Southern Maryland Food Bank in Hughesville, talks about the food shortage that the food bank has been facing in recent months. DiCarlo said this week was the first time she has had to ration the food she distributes to the 37 non-profit organizations and food pantries that belong to the Southern Maryland Food Bank so that every organization could receive something. CS Photo by Rafael Crisostomo