Each summer, the Rotary Club of Annapolis holds its Crab Feast, which is a major annual fundraiser with all proceeds donated to local charities and non-profit organizations. The club is pleased to announce that twenty-five organizations have been selected to receive grant funding.
“Our annual Crab Feast is a true reflection of Rotary’s motto, Service Above Self,” said Sue Weber, President of the Rotary Club of Annapolis. “Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors, volunteers, and community supporters, we are proud to award grant funding to 25 outstanding organizations that are making a meaningful difference throughout Anne Arundel County. These grants represent not only financial support, but our club’s deep commitment to strengthening our community and improving lives—both locally and beyond.”
The organizations that have been awarded grant funding include: ACE Mentor Programs of Annapolis, Anne Arundel Community College Foundation, Anne Arundel County CASA, Anne Arundel County Food Bank, Anne Arundel County Literacy Center, Assistance League of the Chesapeake, Benjamin Mario Shadrick Foundation, Blue Ribbon Project, The Brendan Corporation, Chesapeake Youth Symphony Orchestra, Dragon Boat Club, Friends of Eastport Volunteer Fire Department, Friends of Stanton Center Youth Programs, Germantown Elementary School, Hospice of the Chesapeake, Light House Annapolis, The Little Yellow Bird Foundation, Lutheran Mission Society of Maryland, Maryland Therapeutic Riding, Newtowne Community Development Corporation, St. Anne’s School, Seeds 4 Success, Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Walk the Walk Foundation, and Wellness House of Annapolis,
The 81st Annual Crab Feast is scheduled to take place on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. As in the past, all proceeds from the 2026 Crab Feast will benefit local non-profit organizations.
The Rotary Club of Annapolis includes 160 individuals working to benefit people locally and around the world. The club has three groups that meet at different times for the convenience of members.
The Lunch Group meets every Thursday at noon at Annapolis Yacht Club. The Breakfast Group meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at Eggcellence at 2625 Housley Road, and the Happy Hour Group meets on the third Monday of each month at Maggiano’s at the Annapolis Mall (Bestgate Road side). To learn more about Rotary or to attend a meeting, contact Bill Davis at williamddavisjr@gmail.com