Overview/History

About us

Overview

This Web site is provided by the Maryland Food Center Authority (MFCA), developer of the Maryland Food Center in Jessup, Maryland.
 

The MFCA is dedicated to combining the very best in public and private efforts in planning and developing regional food industry facilities throughout Maryland. New and revitalized ventures under the MFCA’s jurisdiction continue to generate employment and economic benefits throughout the State of Maryland.

As a geographically centralized distribution hub dedicated to food distribution, the Maryland Food Center maximizes the efficiency of the food industry and ensures Maryland’s future food supply.

Our Mission

To develop, own, operate, improve, and maintain real estate projects that provide economical, sanitary and modern facilities for food distribution in the State of Maryland.

Our Vision

A State with the most modern, safe, sanitary, and efficient food distribution network in the world.

 

Our Goal

To examine the development and distribution needs of Maryland’s food industry, and the most effective use of the Authority’s development and management resources to meet those needs.