Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation
Mr. Mack Lewis in the corner of the ring, toweling off one of his fighters between rounds

Since 1951 · East Baltimore

In yourcorner.

  • Boxing
  • Mentorship
  • Food Support
  • Community
Explore Our Programs
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More Than a Shop logo
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Johns Hopkins Medicine logo
GBMC Healthcare logo
Gilchrist logo
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The Schuster Foundation logo
Food Access Coalition logo
Medicine for Greater Good logo
More Than a Shop logo
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More Than a Boxing Gym

In East Baltimore’s corner since 1951.

For generations, the Mack Lewis Foundation has been a place where young people come to train, grow and find people who believe in them. What began in the boxing ring has grown into mentorship, food support and community programs built around a simple idea: show up for people when they need someone in their corner.

Impact in Baltimore

Built on trust. Proven through action.

Every week, Mr. Mack Lewis Foundation supports Baltimore families through food access, youth development, wellness partnerships, and mentorship rooted in the Church Square community.

Volunteer organizing food donations inside the Mack Lewis Foundation
Our biggest impact

380+

households registered for food support

About 4,600 lbs of food every week

from the Maryland Food Bank

Helping families meet basic needs with dignity.

225+

people served at a single distribution

700

families received a Thanksgiving turkey and fresh vegetables in 2025

600+

winter coats handed out to neighbors through Coats for Kindness, 2026

75

years serving East Baltimore, since 1951

2025-2026 Impact Report

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How to get help

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Youth training inside the Mack Lewis Foundation boxing gym in East Baltimore

Visit the gym

Come visit us in East Baltimore

Meet the team, tour the gym, and learn how we support youth, families, and the community.

Programs

Support that shows up.

Food. Mentorship. Wellness. Youth development. Built for Baltimore families.

Young boxer training on a heavy bag inside the Mack Lewis Foundation gym

Boxing

Discipline, confidence, fitness, and mentorship.

Ages 8–18, all skill levels
Boxing Program
Volunteers distributing fresh produce and food essentials to Baltimore families

Food Support

Weekly food, produce, and family essentials.

380+ households registered
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Every program moves Baltimore forward.

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Community story

A story of hope, grit, and transformation.

The Mack Lewis Gym has always been more than a place to train. It is a community anchor where mentorship, discipline, and opportunity continue to shape lives across East Baltimore.

Three community leaders celebrating leadership and legacy
Celebrating community leadership and legacy.

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Mack Lewis Gym inspiring a community through grit and transformation

A powerful commentary by Cory V. McCray on how Mack Lewis Gym continues to inspire community grit, resilience, and transformation in East Baltimore.

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