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Find similar grantsMaryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) is sponsored by Maryland Department of Human Services. Provides funding to emergency food providers in Maryland to purchase food for individuals and families in need.
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Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) - Maryland Department of Human Services Contact DHS at 1-800-332-6347 | TTY: 1-800-735-2258 Department of Human Services Report adult or child abuse or neglect at 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383) Office of Community Grants Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)/ My Groceries To Go!
Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) Mobile Point of Sale Equipment Program (MPOSEP) Statewide Nutrition Assistance Equipment Program (SNAEP) The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Finding The Nearest TEFAP Provider In Maryland Resources for Families in Need USDA Nondiscrimination Statement (TEFAP) Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) The Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) administers annual grants to feeding organizations to purchase food to provide groceries and meals to families in need.
These organizations are tax-exempt agencies and include soup kitchens, food banks, food pantries, shelters, residential treatment programs, and after-school programs. MEFP funds are allocated to all 24 jurisdictions in Maryland based on population, poverty, and unemployment. Currently, there are 104 MEFP-funded programs around the State.
MEFP does not directly provide food or access to food for individuals. MEFP funds are annually granted to feeding organizations statewide that meet certain criteria and abide by MEFP guidelines. Individuals who seek access to food can contact a local MEFP-funded organization : Assistant Director, Office of Community Grants Department of Human Services Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3330 judith.
potterbrown1@maryland. gov FY ’26 MEFP Guidelines, Application, and Submission Form Effective May 9, 2025: The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Maryland Emergency Food Program (MEFP) application process is now closed. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Linda Armstrong at linda.
armstrong2@maryland. gov or 410-767-7077 . Department of Human Services This page can also be translated to: 1-800-332-6347 TTY: 1-800735-2258 Adoption and Guardianship Out-of-Home (Foster) Care Child Protective Services
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, including food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and residential treatment programs, operating in Maryland. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
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Maryland Emergency Food Assistance Program (MEFP) is funded by Maryland Department of Human Services. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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